It is reported that Ubuntu upgrades the Linux kernel to version 2.6.38 today! This version of the kernel will significantly improve the desktop performance. The main new features are as follows: 200 chicken blood patch, with over Kernel patches (automatic grouping and scheduling ), valid only for some specific environments. No. 2 graphics, with support for AMDRadeonHD6000 open-source drivers, NouveauGeForce400/500 acceleration, and other open-source images
According to reports, todayUpgrade Linux kernel to 2.6.38 in Ubuntu 11.04!
The kernel of this version will significantly improve the desktop performance. The main new features are as follows,
No. 1 chicken blood patch, With more than 200 lines of Kernel patches (automatic grouping and scheduling), only for some specific environments.
No. 2 graphicsIn terms of graphics, it has provided AMD Radeon HD 6000 series open-source driver support, Nouveau GeForce 400/500 acceleration support, and other improvements in Open-Source graphics.
No. 3 File SystemVFS (Virtual File System) is improved. LZO compression is added to the BTRFS file system and read-only snapshots can be created.
No. 4 StorageAdded the LIO multi-protocol storage target developed by the linux-iscsi.org In the SCSI subsystem.
No. 5 NetworkThe iwlwifi driver supports a variety of new Interl WiFi chips, b43 drivers are also improved, and various Broadcom 802.11n Wi-Fi chips are supported.
No. 6 driverThe touchpad driver supports the half-mounted multi-point touch function to detect the multi-finger operation on the touch version. And other driver updates, including sound and USB.
Today, with a whim, I have installed the 2.6.38 Kernel on my Ubuntu10.10. It only takes three minutes to complete!
For more information, see the following!
We can download kernel 2.6.38 @ kernel.ubuntu.com.
Download the corresponding version of the file.
Or,Click the following link and install the files in sequence.
I386
Linux-image-2.6.38-i386.deb
Linux-headers-2.6.38-all.deb
Linux-headers-2.6.38-i386.deb
AMD64 user
Linux-image-2.6.38-amd64.deb
Linux-headers-2.6.38-all.deb
Linux-headers-2.6.38-amd64.deb
According to your network conditions, it may take a while to download the data. It took me more than 10 minutes. Don't worry!
Install and restart your computer. Choose to start from the kernel version.