How to Install Linux kernel 2.6.39 rc4 in Ubuntu 11.04 Natty
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Linux Kernel 2.6.39 rc4 was released on Apr 18, and following is what Linus said in the release document:
So things have sadly not continued to calm down even further. We had
more commits in -rc4 than we had in -rc3, and I sincerely hope that
upward trend doesn’t continue.That said, so far the only thing that has really caused problems this
release cycle has been the block layer plugging changes, and as of
-rc4 the issues we had with MD should hopefully now be behind us. So
we’re making progress on that front too.The plugging code still seems to trigger some issue with what looks
like an infinite stream of disk-change notifications on CD-ROMs – but
Jens is hopefully going to squish that problem soon. In the meantime,
you can avoid the problem by either running SMP or having preemption
enabled.Other than that? We may have a bit more commits than in -rc3, but it
hasn’t been _too_ bad. There’s certainly nothing overly exciting:
aside from the block/MD fixups, we’ve got some filesystem updates
(btrfs, cifs and ubifs) and some driver updates (the largest chunk of
which is actually a duplicate driver removal). USB, some KMS, nothing
really earthshaking.Shortlog appended for the curious.
Linus
If you can’t wait to test the kernel on Ubuntu, download and install the debs:
For i386 user:
linux-image-2.6.39-rc4-i386.deb
linux-headers-2.6.39-rc4-all.deb
linux-headers-2.6.39-rc4-i386.deb
For amd64 user:
linux-image-2.6.39-rc4-amd64.deb
linux-headers-2.6.39-rc4-all.deb
linux-headers-2.6.39-rc4-amd64.deb
Alternative downloads: kernel.ubuntu.com
After the kernel installed, check with the command:
uname -r
From bentutu.com
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Reader Comments
love lili! I use Ubuntu 10.04 everyday, love it too. I try to load 11.04 onto SD card for use in PC EEE 701SD and am frustrated with the Install option that starts when I load up. Boot seems so slow and then greeted with a screen asking if I want to install Ubuntu 11.04. Then I select “Try” and wait some more. Is there a way to get the upgraded Ubuntu to load without waiting and dealing with this rather annoying step each time I turn on? I love having a windows option on my cute little netbook but run Ubuntu for most everything. This would make life with my SD cards better, and THANY YOU for all your work and any advice!
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While these new kernels are nice with new improvements, I would like to find a way to speak with the developer(s) on an issue that I’m rather displeased with…..they conveniently forget about certain drivers from previous kernels that actually worked. In my case, it would be the Alps P/S 2 Alps Dualpoint Touchpad. Why sacrifice functionality for good looks, sparkles & glitz……most people like what works, especially when it comes to the older models of PC’s & laptops. I know Linux is competing with MS, but when you start trying to mimic its looks & alter the way it operates….adding this and that, then that where you lose functionality. Sure some may like the way these new versions look and feel, others are more comfortable with what was working in the first place.
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Wow, you really helped me with this! I’d just installed Ubuntu 11.04 on my netbook, and it froze whenever I tried to log out or restart the system.
I updated the Linux kernel as you suggested, and everything works fine now. Thanks!
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I have to use an older version of Nvidia driver, which will only work with kernel 2.6. And I have 11.10 Ubuntu Installed with kernel 3.0.2. I am hoping to be able to run this kernel image with 11.10. I understand somethings may break. IF anyone has already done this, let me know of the outcome. Else, I’ll have to learn, the hardway!
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Hi I sucessfully installed 2.6.39-rc4 on kubuntu 11.04 to fix some wireless problems. But unfortunately, with this kernel, wireless does not appear in my network manager. (no wireless on/off button, just the ‘networking’ button). Is wireless turned off in this kernel?
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