How Do I Change the Kernel Version in Linux Mint?

How Do I Change the Kernel Version in Linux Mint?
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How do I upgrade my kernel version?

Option A: Use the System Update Process

  1. Step 1: Check Your Current Kernel Version. At a terminal window, type: uname –sr. …
  2. Step 2: Update the Repositories. At a terminal, type: sudo apt-get update. …
  3. Step 3: Run the upgrade. While still in the terminal, type: sudo apt-get dist-upgrade.

What is the latest kernel for Linux Mint?

Started by Linus Torvalds, Linux kernel v1. 0.0 came out back in 1994. Now, it’s 2019 and the latest version is 4.20. 5 (stable).

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