How to install the RC1 of the Linux Kernel 5.0 in Ubuntu and derivatives?

El Linux kernel is the core of the operating systemWell, this is the one ensures that computer hardware and software can work together, in the processes and operations that run on the computer, so to speak, is the heart of the system.

He is responsible for the allocation of resources, low-level hardware interfaces, security, simple communications, basic file system management, and more.

Written from scratch by Linus Torvalds (with the help of several developers), Linux is a clone of the UNIX operating system. It is geared towards POSIX specifications and UNIX specifications only.

That is why having the updated Kernel is essential for the optimal functioning of the equipment.

Includes powerful features

Linux provides users with powerful features such as true multitasking, multitrack networking, shared copy-on-write executables, shared libraries, demand loading, virtual memory, and proper memory management.

Initially designed only for 386/486-based computers, Linux now supports a wide range of architectures, including 64-bit (IA64, AMD64), ARM, ARM64, DEC Alpha, MIPS, SUN Sparc, PowerPC, and many more.

Linux 5.0 incorporates Nvidia Turing RTX, AMD FreeSync support and more

Some days ago the Linux kernel has been updated to a new version number, something that generates more emotion in users than in Linus Torvald's mind.

Linux 5.0 has reached its first rc1, which means that in a few weeks (roughly seven or eight), it will be the stable kernel for the various operating systems that depend on it.

Even though the renumbering is as arbitrary as ever (you've been thinking about changing this for the last four versions), actually there are many new features to talk about.

Like for example that AMD FreeSync and Raspberry Pi touchscreen support has been added.

On the other hand, what is there initial support for Nvidia RTX Turing GPUs and Logitech's high-resolution scrolling from its high-end mice.

There's also support for a number of new ARM processors, with the NXP PowerPC processors finally getting their Specter V2 patches.

And much more.

How to install the Linux 5.0 RC1 Kernel?

In order to install this new version of the Linux Kernel, we must download the packages according to the architecture of our system as well as the version that we want to install.

It is important to mention that This installation is to be able to test and contribute to the detection of errors, since it is not yet a stable version and you may find some problems.

So this method is valid for any version of Ubuntu that has support currently, that is Ubuntu 14.04 LTS, Ubuntu 16.04 LTS, Ubuntu 18.04 LTS and the new version of Ubuntu that is version 18.10 as well as its derivatives.

For those who still use 32-bit systems should download the following packages, for this we are going to open a terminal and in it execute the following commands:

wget -c kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v5.0-rc1/linux-headers-5.0.0-050000rc1_5.0.0-050000rc1.201901062130_all.deb

wget -c kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v5.0-rc1/linux-headers-5.0.0-050000rc1-generic_5.0.0-050000rc1.201901062130_i386.deb

wget -c kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v5.0-rc1/linux-image-5.0.0-050000rc1-generic_5.0.0-050000rc1.201901062130_i386.deb

wget -c kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v5.0-rc1/linux-modules-5.0.0-050000rc1-generic_5.0.0-050000rc1.201901062130_amd64.deb

Now for the case of those who are users of 64-bit systems, the packages to download are the following:

 wget -c kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v5.0-rc1/linux-headers-5.0.0-050000rc1_5.0.0-050000rc1.201901062130_all.deb

wget -c kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v5.0-rc1/linux-headers-5.0.0-050000rc1-generic_5.0.0-050000rc1.201901062130_amd64.deb

wget -c kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v5.0-rc1/linux-image-unsigned-5.0.0-050000rc1-generic_5.0.0-050000rc1.201901062130_amd64.deb

wget -c kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v5.0-rc1/linux-modules-5.0.0-050000rc1-generic_5.0.0-050000rc1.201901062130_amd64.deb

At the end of the installation of the packages, we just have to execute the following command to install them on the system.

sudo dpkg -i linux-headers-5.0.0*.deb linux-image-unsigned-5.0.0*.deb linux-modules-5.0.0*.deb

Linux Kernel 4.19 Low Latency Installation

In the case of low latency kernels, the packets that must be downloaded are the following, For those who are 32-bit users, they must download these:

wget -c kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v5.0-rc1/linux-headers-5.0.0-050000rc1_5.0.0-050000rc1.201901062130_all.deb

wget -c kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v5.0-rc1/linux-headers-5.0.0-050000rc1-lowlatency_5.0.0-050000rc1.201901062130_i386.deb

wget -c kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v5.0-rc1/linux-image-5.0.0-050000rc1-lowlatency_5.0.0-050000rc1.201901062130_i386.deb

wget -c kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v5.0-rc1/linux-modules-5.0.0-050000rc1-lowlatency_5.0.0-050000rc1.201901062130_i386.deb

O for those using 64-bit systems the packages to download are the following:

wget -c kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v5.0-rc1/linux-headers-5.0.0-050000rc1_5.0.0-050000rc1.201901062130_all.deb

wget -c kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v5.0-rc1/linux-headers-5.0.0-050000rc1-lowlatency_5.0.0-050000rc1.201901062130_amd64.deb

wget -c kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v5.0-rc1/linux-image-unsigned-5.0.0-050000rc1-lowlatency_5.0.0-050000rc1.201901062130_amd64.deb

wget -c kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v5.0-rc1/linux-modules-5.0.0-050000rc1-lowlatency_5.0.0-050000rc1.201901062130_amd64.deb

Finally we can install any of these packages with the following command:

sudo dpkg -i linux-headers-5.0.0*.deb linux-image-unsigned-5.0.0*.deb linux-modules-5.0.0*.deb

Finally, we just have to restart our system so that when we start it again, our system runs with the new version of the Kernel that we just installed.