updated kernel by mistake. HELP!
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updated kernel by mistake. HELP!
I have not used my Mint laptop in a couple of weeks, I went to run the updater as I always do and the updater itself needed to be updated, so I ran the update, then when it refreshed there was a load of updates, so I ran them, but on scrolling down all had been ticked including a couple of level 4 and level 5 updates, I was not able to stop the updates, when I checked it must have reset to include all levels of updates, I know about the CPU issues and on looking at the level 4 and level 5 updates they were listed as security ones.
Two of the level 5 were kernel updates, I am now worried after seeing in the update manager that installing these can be dangerous, I do not know what kernel I was on before, as far as I know I have not updated the kernel since I first installed Mint, can anybody please help and advise, will I be ok?
When they were installing I did see some of the text in the black command box and it was saying things like "not found"
When I go to the updater and click on "Linux Kernels" the one that is "loaded" is 3.13.0.24 (3.13.9) it also has a icon under "fixes" it also says underneath that 4.4.0-109 is installed, there is a button that I can click on that will allow me to "remove" this kernel.
My system info is.
Linux Mint 17.3 Cinnamon 64-bit
Cinnamon version 2.8.8
Linux Kernel 3.13.0.24-generic
Two of the level 5 were kernel updates, I am now worried after seeing in the update manager that installing these can be dangerous, I do not know what kernel I was on before, as far as I know I have not updated the kernel since I first installed Mint, can anybody please help and advise, will I be ok?
When they were installing I did see some of the text in the black command box and it was saying things like "not found"
When I go to the updater and click on "Linux Kernels" the one that is "loaded" is 3.13.0.24 (3.13.9) it also has a icon under "fixes" it also says underneath that 4.4.0-109 is installed, there is a button that I can click on that will allow me to "remove" this kernel.
My system info is.
Linux Mint 17.3 Cinnamon 64-bit
Cinnamon version 2.8.8
Linux Kernel 3.13.0.24-generic
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Re: updated kernel by mistake. HELP!
This is a screenshot of what level 4 and level 5 installed, it did say that it needed to install additional files, so I am assuming that it is these?
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In this case, remove the 4.4.0-109 and install the 3.13.0-139. Both are patched against Meltdown.
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Re: updated kernel by mistake. HELP!
Hi mint-user-18,
By "dangerous", it's meant that some things like your wifi, graphics, and audio might stop working (because the drivers are usually provided inside the kernel). If these are working and you haven't experienced any system problems, then you should be ok.
Given the severity of the CPU bugs (Meltdown and Spectre), I'd definitely do what Pjotr says and install 3.13.0-139.
By "dangerous", it's meant that some things like your wifi, graphics, and audio might stop working (because the drivers are usually provided inside the kernel). If these are working and you haven't experienced any system problems, then you should be ok.
Given the severity of the CPU bugs (Meltdown and Spectre), I'd definitely do what Pjotr says and install 3.13.0-139.
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I have removed 4.4.0-109.
On the list I do have one called 3.13.0-139
I do not know if this is a stupid question but is 3.13.0-139 the same as 3.13.0.24 (3.13.9)?
If not how do I install 3.13.0-139, I click on the [install] but then is that it, or does it have to be "loaded" like the 3.13.0.24 (3.13.9) ones says, if so, how do I do that?
On the list I do have one called 3.13.0-139
I do not know if this is a stupid question but is 3.13.0-139 the same as 3.13.0.24 (3.13.9)?
If not how do I install 3.13.0-139, I click on the [install] but then is that it, or does it have to be "loaded" like the 3.13.0.24 (3.13.9) ones says, if so, how do I do that?
Re: updated kernel by mistake. HELP!
No, those kernels are not the same. If the number differs, it's a different kernel.
You load it by rebooting. If it is the newest kernel you have, the system will choose it automatically.
You load it by rebooting. If it is the newest kernel you have, the system will choose it automatically.
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Re: updated kernel by mistake. HELP!
Ok I see.Moem wrote:No, those kernels are not the same. If the number differs, it's a different kernel.
You load it by rebooting. If it is the newest kernel you have, the system will choose it automatically.
So the one I have currently is no good then? 3.13.0.24 (3.13.9) and 3.13.0-139 is the one I need to "install" then restart my laptop?
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Re: updated kernel by mistake. HELP!
Yes.mint-user-18 wrote:3.13.0-139 is the one I need to "install" then restart my laptop?
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That's right. And if you want to know more, see this thread.
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Re: updated kernel by mistake. HELP!
I have just done it, it seems to have worked ok, it did take a little longer to boot up (I am not sure though as I have not restarted in ages) also it says on the notes on the 3.13.0.24 (3.13.9) the following "This system could be made to crash or run programs as administrator" is that the bug?Pjotr wrote:Yes.mint-user-18 wrote:3.13.0-139 is the one I need to "install" then restart my laptop?
Re: updated kernel by mistake. HELP!
I will have look at that.Moem wrote:That's right. And if you want to know more, see this thread.
Re: updated kernel by mistake. HELP!
Just a quick update, everything seems to be working all ok.
Thank you for the help and advice.
Just another question, will I also have to update the BIOS as well?
Thank you for the help and advice.
Just another question, will I also have to update the BIOS as well?