update kernel

[yasharne]

hi
how can i upgrade my kernel from 3.13 to 3.16?
i`m using mint 17
thanks

[karlchen]

1. Google for "Ubuntu uprade kernel 3.16", because Mint 17 is based on Ubuntu 14.04
2. Find this article at the top of the hit list returned by Google.
3. Make a complete backup of your data files. Something which you should do on a regular basis anyway.
   Make a complete backup of your system. Something which you should do on a regular basis anyway, or at least, before applying major changes to your system.
4. Proceed according to Install/Upgrade to Linux Kernel 3.16 in Ubuntu 14.04/12.04, because Mint 17 is based on Ubuntu 14.04
5. Keep your fingers crossed the result will be what you expected.

[PatH57]

depending on your hw and drivers used it may improve or make it worse.
post your details before you try an upgrade.
I had to revert to 3.16.1 as 3.16.2 was making my mouse freeze and video watching very slow.

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sudo inxi -U

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inxi -Fxz

[yasharne]

depending on your hw and drivers used it may improve or make it worse.
post your details before you try an upgrade.
I had to revert to 3.16.1 as 3.16.2 was making my mouse freeze and video watching very slow.

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sudi inxi -U

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inxi -Fxz

so you are suggesting not to upgrade my kernel?
is there any other way to upgrade kernel? for example by

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apt-get upgrade

[PatH57]

it's never easy but let's have a look on your hw and drivers and please explain why you would like to upgrade it?

[jahid]

Go here:
http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/

choose your kernel version ( i would recommend 3.16.2 if you insist on 3.16, otherwise 3.14.18 because that's a long term version).

Download three packages:
linux-headers-....-generic
linux-headers.....all
linux-image-.......generic

keep them in a folder. Go to that folder and open a terminal there. then run code:

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sudo dpkg -i *.deb

N.B: don't uninstall the current kernel. If anything goes wrong you can always return to the current kernel with sufficient safety.

[merlino]

Hi, I am in the same situation and searching for some tip.
I've seen the "how to" part but as I'm a newbie I don't know if it's worthing.
My problem is that I'm not satisfied with how my amd HD 7970 is working with Houdini, which uses OpenGL 3.3 and i read newest kernel's versions have better support for amd video hardware.
So the big question is: is it worthing the upgrade?

[PatH57]

no as long as we don't see your hw and driver output, we are in wild wild west guessing mode. Why are you so reluctant giving us the right input?
and again what makes you think a kernel upgrade may fix a problem you didn't even describe so far?????

[merlino]

Thanks PatH57, I'll take the reply for me too
This is my hw output:

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System:    Host: i4770K-PC Kernel: 3.13.0-24-generic x86_64 (64 bit gcc: 4.8.2)
           Desktop: KDE 4.13.3 (Qt 4.8.6) Distro: Linux Mint 17 Qiana
Machine:   System: ASUS product: All Series
           Mobo: ASUSTeK model: Z87-PRO v: Rev 1.xx
           Bios: American Megatrends v: 1707 date: 12/13/2013
CPU:       Quad core Intel Core i7-4770K (-HT-MCP-) cache: 8192 KB
           flags: (lm nx sse sse2 sse3 sse4_1 sse4_2 ssse3 vmx) bmips: 27982
           Clock Speeds: 1: 800 MHz 2: 800 MHz 3: 800 MHz 4: 800 MHz
           5: 800 MHz 6: 800 MHz 7: 800 MHz 8: 800 MHz
Graphics:  Card: Advanced Micro Devices [AMD/ATI] Tahiti XT [Radeon HD 7970/8970 OEM / R9 280X]
           bus-ID: 01:00.0
           Display Server: X.Org 1.15.1 driver: fglrx
           Resolution: 1920x1080@60.0hz
           GLX Renderer: AMD Radeon HD 7900 Series
           GLX Version: 4.4.12967 - CPC 14.20 Direct Rendering: Yes
Audio:     Card-1 Intel 8 Series/C220 Series High Definition Audio Controller
           driver: snd_hda_intel bus-ID: 00:1b.0
           Card-2 Advanced Micro Devices [AMD/ATI] Tahiti XT HDMI Audio [Radeon HD 7970 Series]
           driver: snd_hda_intel bus-ID: 01:00.1
           Sound: Advanced Linux Sound Architecture v: k3.13.0-24-generic
Network:   Card-1: Intel Ethernet Connection I217-V
           driver: e1000e v: 2.3.2-k port: f040 bus-ID: 00:19.0
           IF: eth0 state: down mac: <filter>
           Card-2: Qualcomm Atheros AR9462 Wireless Network Adapter
           driver: ath9k bus-ID: 03:00.0
           IF: wlan0 state: up mac: <filter>
Drives:    HDD Total Size: 4119.8GB (32.4% used)
           ID-1: /dev/sda model: Corsair_Neutron size: 120.0GB
           ID-2: /dev/sdb model: WDC_WD20EZRX size: 2000.4GB
           ID-3: /dev/sdc model: SAMSUNG_HD103UJ size: 1000.2GB
           ID-4: USB /dev/sdd model: STOR.E_ALU_2S size: 999.2GB
Partition: ID-1: / size: 19G used: 9.1G (53%) fs: ext4 dev: /dev/sda5
           ID-2: /boot size: 461M used: 47M (11%) fs: ext2 dev: /dev/sda1
           ID-3: /home size: 62G used: 6.5G (11%) fs: ext4 dev: /dev/sda7
           ID-4: swap-1 size: 32.00GB used: 0.00GB (0%) fs: swap dev: /dev/sda6
RAID:      No RAID devices: /proc/mdstat, md_mod kernel module present
Sensors:   System Temperatures: cpu: 29.8C mobo: 27.8C gpu: 39.00C
           Fan Speeds (in rpm): cpu: N/A
Info:      Processes: 261 Uptime: 4 min Memory: 1616.0/32114.7MB
           Init: Upstart runlevel: 2 Gcc sys: 4.8.2
           Client: Shell (bash 4.3.111) inxi: 2.2.3 

The graphics drivers are the AMD proprietary catalyst 14.6 beta
The "big problem" is: when I open a fresh session of Houdini (which uses OpenGL 3.3) the viewport is corrupted and so the in context help (that appear when you stay for a while on an option giving you the help on that option)
No problems when the program is launched opening a file.
This is a problem as I work with that and I fear the problem could go worst... I feel a kind of unstable situation ... But really, I don't know if it worth the upgrade.
If you need something more just ask
Thank you!

[yasharne]

no as long as we don't see your hw and driver output, we are in wild wild west guessing mode. Why are you so reluctant giving us the right input?
and again what makes you think a kernel upgrade may fix a problem you didn't even describe so far?????

here is my hw information:

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00:00.0 Host bridge: Intel Corporation 3rd Gen Core processor DRAM Controller (rev 09)
00:01.0 PCI bridge: Intel Corporation Xeon E3-1200 v2/3rd Gen Core processor PCI Express Root Port (rev 09)
00:02.0 VGA compatible controller: Intel Corporation 3rd Gen Core processor Graphics Controller (rev 09)
00:14.0 USB controller: Intel Corporation 7 Series/C210 Series Chipset Family USB xHCI Host Controller (rev 04)
00:16.0 Communication controller: Intel Corporation 7 Series/C210 Series Chipset Family MEI Controller #1 (rev 04)
00:1a.0 USB controller: Intel Corporation 7 Series/C210 Series Chipset Family USB Enhanced Host Controller #2 (rev 04)
00:1b.0 Audio device: Intel Corporation 7 Series/C210 Series Chipset Family High Definition Audio Controller (rev 04)
00:1c.0 PCI bridge: Intel Corporation 7 Series/C210 Series Chipset Family PCI Express Root Port 1 (rev c4)
00:1c.1 PCI bridge: Intel Corporation 7 Series/C210 Series Chipset Family PCI Express Root Port 2 (rev c4)
00:1d.0 USB controller: Intel Corporation 7 Series/C210 Series Chipset Family USB Enhanced Host Controller #1 (rev 04)
00:1f.0 ISA bridge: Intel Corporation HM76 Express Chipset LPC Controller (rev 04)
00:1f.2 SATA controller: Intel Corporation 7 Series Chipset Family 6-port SATA Controller [AHCI mode] (rev 04)
00:1f.3 SMBus: Intel Corporation 7 Series/C210 Series Chipset Family SMBus Controller (rev 04)
01:00.0 3D controller: NVIDIA Corporation GK208M [GeForce GT 740M] (rev a1)
02:00.0 Ethernet controller: Realtek Semiconductor Co., Ltd. RTL8101E/RTL8102E PCI Express Fast Ethernet controller (rev 05)
03:00.0 Network controller: Intel Corporation Centrino Wireless-N 2230 (rev c4)

i`m trying to upgrade for two reason:1) battery imporovement 2)fun!

[jahid]

i`m trying to upgrade for two reason:1) ..................... 2)fun!

I like it.... that's the way......

I always treat my pc as a guinea pig and perform rigorous experiment on it.......