GNU/Linux Mint Installing New Kernel – QuickStart Guide
Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Install a New Complete Kernel Release in Mint GNU/Linux Desktops.
And to Install Linux Kernel on Mint you have 2 choices:
Basic: Install a Prebuilt Kernel Image
Advanced: Download, Compile and Install Kernel
Especially relevant: prior to a Kernel Update you may follow the below instructions about How to Upgrade Mint.
Finally, the Guide include also instructions about How to Install Linux Kernel Headers for Mint.
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1. Upgrading Mint
So to Upgrade Mint System
First, Update the Apt Repo Sources with:sudo apt update
Authenticate with the User Admin Pass.
If Got “User is Not in Sudoers file” then see: How to Enable sudo.
And then play:sudo apt upgrade
How to QuickStart with Command Line on Mint GNU/Linux
Next Reboot with:sudo reboot
Possibly to Check the current Kernel version:uname -r