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Questions about older kernel usage in Ubuntu 16.04

Asked by supusr

There is an issue with my graphics driver in the kernel used by the new Ubuntu 16.04. Questions: Could I install an older kernel in the terminal (sudo apt-get install linux-image-4.1.23-lts linux-headers-4.1.23-lts) and then reboot? Would Ubuntu 16.04 still work? Would the fix be permanent?

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#1

Don't see why not. The kernel will stand with the others so you can simply use GRUB to boot back to the kernel you are presently using. It's free to try.

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supusr (richolad-1) said : 		#2

Very well. Would you be able to advise me on what I would have to do to make the switch permanent? That is, so I would not have to use grub at each reboot.

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Best actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#3

If the kernel is fine, then simply make it the only kernel on the system. You should also apt-pin the kernel packages so that you don't get a new kernel via regular updates. Lots of guides online on how to do that

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supusr (richolad-1) said : 		#4

Thanks actionparsnip, that solved my question.