The Linux kernel is a monolithic kernel originally developed by Linus Torvalds who still directs its development to this day. The latest stable kernel version is 3.9.1
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How can I prevent iwconfig power management from being turned on?
I am affected by this bug: 869502.
A workaround which seems to stop the kernel panics for me is to disable wlan0 power management:
sudo iwconfig wlan0 power off
However it seems to automatically ...
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Kernel panic - not syncing: Fatal exception in interrupt
On each computer start I am getting the following error:
[ 8.478234] Kernel Panic - not syncing: Fatal exception in interrupt
This is happening on each PC start - every time. Then, I am ...
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Cannot boot either Win8 or Ubuntu after a kernel update (Linux 3.8.0-23-generic)
I dual boot Ubuntu 13.04 x64/Windows 8 x64 in UEFI mode. After downloading a kernel-update (Linux 3.8.0-23-generic), I can no longer boot into either OS. I have put around 10 hours into this already, ...
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vmbox having issues connection after image update
I updated my linux-header-3.5.0-32-generic to linux-header-3.5.0-34-generic(without generic my wifi driver isn't working) and after rebooting, my vm can't connect with a wifi network anymore. There ...
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How to control order of device loading during startup?
I am running Ubuntu 13.04 on a Lenovo Thinkpad E420s. I am having a problem with the timing of device loading during startup. I assume this was always happening, but I did not realize it was an issue ...
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“No installable Kernel was found in the defined APT sources”
I'm trying to install an old ubuntu-10.04.4-server-amd64.iso on a custom machine, which uses a vortex86 processor. The installation works fine, but it can't install a kernel.
"No installable ...
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How can I change an Atheros wireless NIC region (regulatory domain) in Ubuntu?
There is a CONFIG_ATH_USER_REGD variable in OpenWrt that allows the user to override the default settings of the wireless NIC. Unfortunately grepping the Arch kernel config doesn't seem to have that, ...
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ubuntu keeps crashing [closed]
Starting about 2 days ago ubuntu keeps crashing. I have the latest kernel installed 3.0.0-15-generic. When I say it's crashing, screen turns black and scrolls the following. (I couldn't save it so i ...
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Is Ubuntu the operating system or is Linux considered the operating system?
I realize Ubuntu is built atop Linux source, including the GUI perspective using X, etc.
It is a lightly abstracted deviation of a standard Linux protocol GUI-based OS in that it doesn't natively ...
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How can I boot with an older kernel version?
The latest kernel is causing problems with my sound, which worked fine with an older version. As I have only Ubuntu installed, Grub is not getting displayed while booting. How can I manually choose my ...
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How to Install Linux Kernel 3.9 in Ubuntu
How to Install Linux Kernel 3.9 in Ubuntu
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How to restore a system after accidentally removing all kernels?
I was trying to delete old kernels, but I must have deleted all of the kernels on my Ubuntu 11.04 laptop. Is there any way to fix this via USB boot or mounting hard drive on another system?
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How to manage kernel upgrades
I'm using 12.04LTS. Last week I upgraded to the latest (at the time) kernel, 3.2.0.48 and my display system became completely unusable. I have two displays on an Nvidia video adapter. I suspect the ...
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Kernel panic - json_object_array_length
So, I get kernel panic on boot now. It says
/sbin/init: symbol lookup error: /sbin/init: undefined symbol: json_object_array_length
Attempted to kill init blah blah
I blame the json-c ...
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Compiling kernel modules with IDE
Guys is there a way to compile and generate the make file and the .ko file using IDE like eclipse or codeblocks ??
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VMware Workstation: Error, modules must be compiled… - how to fix?
when I try to launch VMWARE-WORKSTATION, I get the following error:
Before you can run VMware, several modules must be compiled and loaded
into the kernel CANCEL / INSTALL
No errors, when I ...
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Full disk encryption with lvm2 fails after kernel update
I am running Ubuntu 12.04 with full disk encryption.
This was implemented as per the guide here:
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solving acpi problem in lenovo ideapad z580 in new kernel 3.9.6
i have a lenovo ideapad z580 laptop and undrestand that it has problem with acpi in old kernels but when i compile new kernels like 3.9.6 still i have the same problem (i compile it with the previous ...
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BUG_ON in xsave.c Line 50 for Ubuntu Kernel version 3.2.0-39 [closed]
I am seeing the following problem. Sporadically, when my application takes a fault on Kernel version 3.2.0, I see that the core file size is 0. I also see that the process is now in exit_m call and is ...
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Why am I running 3.2.0-32? [duplicate]
I am running xubuntu 12.04 LTS :
cat /etc/issue
Ubuntu 12.04.2 LTS \n \l
When I do
uname -a
I have :
Linux tolede 3.2.0-32-generic #51-Ubuntu SMP Wed Sep 26 21:33:09 UTC 2012 x86_64 x86_64 ...
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Ubuntu Server Random Lockups and crashes on dist-upgrades/upgrades and package installs [closed]
Ubuntu Server Random Lockups and crashes on dist-upgrades/upgrades and package installs its an old box which i have 2 of and recently decided to move from debian 6 over to 12.04 ubuntu for a change ...
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Ubuntu stops using Nvidia driver after kernel upgrade
Just updated and restarted, Ubuntu's doesn't display correctly. After restart, the desktop now looks like this. I've temporarily switched to the Nouveau driver.
The update history reveals the kernel ...
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grub rescue after booting to ubuntu
in my laptop it is showing grub rescue and I have done the following steps
http://askubuntu.com/questions/201060/grub-rescue-cant-get-past-this-message-in-spite-of-everything-there-must-be#=
That is ...
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How do I to remove or hide old kernel versions, to clean up the boot menu?
Every time I install a new Linux kernel, it gets left in the grub config, making the boot menu longer each time.
I know I can manually search through the installed packages and remove them, but ...
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How to best delete old kernels without package management?
Is it a good idea to remove the vmlinuz, system.map, initrd.img, config and abi files from old kernels in /boot manually? They're not listed in dpkg, because I installed Precise Pangolin without ...
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Specify kernel config file with make-kpkg?
Does make-kpkg support customized kernel config file?
If I copy the config file to the kernel root dir, it got overridden when make-kpkg starts.
Is that possible? The seemingly right option --config ...
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13.04 Crash, computer would not even hard reset
I have a Samsung QX411 laptop with a nonremovable battery with Ubuntu 13.04 and Windows 7 dual-booted. Today when I was on YouTube with Chrome, I had a kernel panic, giving me a black screen of death. ...
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How to install NVIDIA driver in Ubuntu
I'm running Ubuntu 13.04 on DELL XPS L501 - Nvidia GeForce GT 420M.
I'm using kernel 3.9.0-030900-generic.
All kernel-headers are installed in the system.
and
I've tried the following.
Use ...
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Broadcom BCM43142 driver installation problem in 13.04 64bit dell inspiron 15R (Not a Duplicate)
Tried the steps given in here: Dell 3721 Wifi problem Ubuntu 13.04 and got the error
unknown@HP:~$ sudo apt-get install linux-headers-generic [sudo] password for unknown: Reading package lists... ...
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How can I upgrade the Ubuntu 12.04.2 kernel to 3.5.0-23?
I just installed Ubuntu 12.04.2 64-bit on my desktop PC and I see the kernel in System Monitor is 3.5.0-23 but in Ubuntu 12.04.2 in my laptop the kernel is 3.2.0-38.
I have already tried to run the ...
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Update manager gives updates for older kernel
I upgraded my kernel to 3.9.xx from 3.2.xx. But the Update Manager still shows these updates:
Header files related to linux kernel version 3.2.0
Linux kernel headers for version 3.2.0 on 64 bit x86 ...
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Update error Xubuntu 13.04
When I try to install or remove items I'm unable to do so due to 3 programs that aren't fully installed. Ive tried removing them and reinstalling but no luck when I tried to configure I got this:-
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Intel HD 3000 'Gen6+ requires Kernel 3.6 or later.' Ubuntu 12.04 Kernel 3.5
I have a Core i5 with an Intel HD 3000, and i use Ubuntu 12.04 x64 with kernel 3.5.0-18, and PPA xorg-edgers for video drivers.
And i think after last update, apps are crashing a lot:
VLC won't play ...
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`power/persist` file not found in USB device sysfs directory [closed]
The file /usr/share/doc/linux-doc/usb/persist.txt.gz mentions that the USB-persist capability can be enabled for a given USB device by writing 1 to the file persist in that device's directory in ...
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What to do if I upgarde to the latest version and the only available kernel does not work?
So I have a 2005 one-core Acer, was great at the time but old now. Ubuntu has kept this thing moving forward working very well, however the latest two versions have been heavy on it. Most importantly ...
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I don't have internet connection on Ubuntu! [closed]
I don't have internet connection on Ubuntu! Which drivers do I install, and how do I install them? What is kernel? Thank you very much.
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Screen resolution lowers every time there is a kernel update
Every time I get a kernel update, my screen resolution is lowered. I can fix this by switching the NVIDIA driver to a different version and then restarting. I think what is happening is that the ...
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Colored lines on startup
I have a Dell Inspiron 1501 running Ubuntu 13.04. When I start up my computer there will just be a black screen with colored vertical lines. When I here the startup sound I can close my computer wait ...
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After downloading updates, wireless says it's connected but can't even ping router
I'm on an HP Envy 14 running Ubuntu 12.04. I downloaded a series of updates today, and now I'm having network issues.
After installing the updates, I started having trouble reaching any websites. I ...
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Installing nvidia experimental 310 drivers with linux kernel 3.9.5
I have been trying to install the nvidia 310 experimental drivers on my 12.04 PC with new Linux kernel 3.9.5. I upgraded my Linux kernel because I think the new drivers work better with my WIFI ...
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Can't Install nvidia driver on ubuntu 13.04
Here's the case.
My Computer can boot ubuntu 13.04 but the time it loads my unity session --I have set autologin, the video card chrashes and the monitor blacks out.
Even if I go console to do the ...
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Kernel Error in syslog
I am getting below error while tailing syslog , I have a 64bit 13.04 Ubuntu installation,
does it need some action:
kernel: [ 159.157906] warning: `VirtualBox' uses 32-bit capabilities (legacy ...
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You need to load the kernel first - ubuntu 13.04 - inspiron 14z
I recently bought a DELL Inspiron 14z Ultrabook that came with Windows 8 64-bit. I want to make it dual boot with Ubuntu 13.04.
But when the Grub2 menu appears when I go to Try Ubuntu or Install ...
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EMachines Destop won't run 13.04 or the 3.8 kernel [duplicate]
I have an 'older' triple boot (12.10, 13.04 and Vista i386) desktop running an early version of a dual core Intel chip. It runs well on 12.10 and the 3.5 kernel, but when I upgraded the partition I ...
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Root password not recognized when attempting to install third party software on Ubuntu 13.04W
Why is my root password not recognized when installing third party software on Ubuntu 13.04?
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How to install 3rd party module so that it is loaded on boot?
I have a third party module to go with a frame grabber. I've downloaded the kernel source, followed the vendor's instructions to compile it, and have the resulting module, arvdrv.ko, sitting in a ...
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steps to modify a filesystem (say XFS) in Ubunut/linux
I intend to make some changes to XFS filesystem. I have never done this before. I am running Ubuntu 12.04 kernel 3.2.0-40-generic-pae
Is there a documentation on the steps involved in doing so? I ...
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AMD Catalyst Driver installer failing at DKMS
I am following these instructions to install the fglrx drivers. When I am running sudo sh amd-driver-12-6-x86_64.run it tells me fglrx is already installed; even though I ran the commands to remove ...
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How to configure acpi for battery?
I am using:
acpitool -B
to print out information about my battery. It returns:
Battery status : <not available>
When I do ls in /proc/acpi/battery, there are no files.
A few other ...
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Need to undo ttyUSB working setup
I had a working Asterisk setup with ttyUSB in /dev folder everytime I connect the device to the USB port. Now I tried the following steps and my ttyUSB1 and 2 disappeared
/etc/init.d/asterisk stop
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