This installation guide describes how to install Linux Kernel 6.8.0 on Ubuntu Linux. This works with the latest version of Ubuntu Linux and most Ubuntu-based distributions including Kubuntu and Mint. The included kernel files have been compiled using the generic Ubuntu configuration. A low latency version is also available in the directory of the linked files.
Which version do you need? The same as the current installed OS
In the terminal run:uname -a
Quick selection guide:
- AMD64 Most current computers
- ARM 64: ARMv8 CPUs
- ARM HF: ARMv7 CPUs
- IBM PowerPC 64: PPC64EL
- IBM Z: S390X
The files can be found at: https://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v6.8/
- Download the general header package
linux-headers-6.8.0-060800_6.8.0-060800.202403131158_all.deb - And the appropriate headers package for your system
- and the kernel image
- And the kernel modules
Install the files in the same order as downloaded above
In the terminal run: sudo update-grub
Reboot and select the kernel from the bootloader menu