Hello Linux Geeksters. As you may know, the Linux Kernel 3.0.90 has been released a while ago. It is old, but it is ideal for weak computers or older Linux systems, like Ubuntu 10.04 Lucid Lynx.
In this article I will show you how to install the Linux Kernel 3.0.90 on Ubuntu, Linux Mint, Debian and derivates, including: Elementary OS, Knoppix, Crunchbang OS, Deepin, Damn Small Linux and many other Debian / Ubuntu based systems.
Because the kernel packages are available as deb files on kernel.ubuntu.com, installing Kernel 3.0.90 on Ubuntu, Linux Mint, Debian and derivates is easy, because it does not need to be compiled from sources. Just follow the instructions for your system’s architecture.
How to install Kernel 3.0.90 on 32 bit Ubuntu, Linux Mint, Debian and derivates:
Download the needed packages:
$ wget -c kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.0.90-oneiric/linux-headers-3.0.90-030090_3.0.90-030090.201308112235_all.deb
$ wget -c kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.0.90-oneiric/linux-headers-3.0.90-030090-generic_3.0.90-030090.201308112235_i386.deb
$ wget -c kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.0.90-oneiric/linux-image-3.0.90-030090-generic_3.0.90-030090.201308112235_i386.deb
$ wget -c kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.0.90-oneiric/linux-image-extra-3.0.90-030090-virtual_3.0.90-030090.201308112235_i386.deb
Install Kernel 3.0.90:
$ sudo dpkg -i *.deb
How to install Kernel 3.0.90 on 32 bit Ubuntu, Linux Mint, Debian and derivates:
Download the needed packages:
$ wget -c kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.0.90-oneiric/linux-headers-3.0.90-030090_3.0.90-030090.201308112235_all.deb
$ wget -c kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.0.90-oneiric/linux-headers-3.0.90-030090-generic_3.0.90-030090.201308112235_amd64.deb
$ wget -c kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.0.90-oneiric/linux-image-3.0.90-030090-generic_3.0.90-030090.201308112235_amd64.deb
$ wget -c kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.0.90-oneiric/linux-image-extra-3.0.90-030090-virtual_3.0.90-030090.201308112235_amd64.deb
Install Kernel 3.0.90:
$ sudo dpkg -i *.deb