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How to Install Linux Kernel 5.16 on Ubuntu or Linux Mint

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Marius Nestor
Jan 10, 2022

Linux kernel 5.16 is now available so here’s a tutorial on how to install it on your Ubuntu or Linux Mint distributions, or a similar derivative.

Linux kernel 5.16 is a great release of Linux gamers and AMD users. It brings the long-anticipated FUTEX2 implementation from Collabora for a faster gaming experience when playing both native Linux games and Windows games via Wine.

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Marius Nestor

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