I know many people are curious regarding which Ubuntu kernel is available, and how the kernels differ between distributions. I thought it would be interesting to create a reference outlining each of the supported and available kernels on Ubuntu, and which release they correspond to. I will try to keep this page updated with the latest information regarding Ubuntu kernel versions, including:
- Ubuntu Release (supported releases only)
- Kernel Version (including main and updates)
- Installation / Upgrade Instructions (how to install a specific kernel)
I hope this ends up becoming a useful quick reference for the community.
Ubuntu Kernel Versions
I’ve included a screenshot of the initial data. Please note that this screenshot is not kept up to date. Please download the latest PDF linked below.
Download the latest .pdf here.
Useful information. I will selfishly attract your attention to my website though. It has the list of all Ubuntu kernel versions and it’s updated hourly: http://www.ubuntuupdates.org/package_metas?exact_match=1&name=linux
That’s true for the kernel, but that’s also true for any other package available in Ubuntu. You can find all versions sorted by Ubuntu release, repository and what I call the “level” (ex: security, updates, proposed…). It also lists the versions of packages distributed in PPAs. For example for KDE: http://www.ubuntuupdates.org/package_metas?exact_match=1&name=kdebase
And for each new version, the changelog is available. This is for the latest Karmic kernel for example (2.6.31-18): http://www.ubuntuupdates.org/packages/show/154014
You’re using Linux Mint. 😀