**Linux Kernel 3.8.3 **has been released recently bringing more changes and bug fixes. In this article, we will see how to install this new kernel in Ubuntu/Linux Mint. For users preferring to install the kernel manually, please go [here](http://goo.gl/DtZAo).

Here are some fixes in kernel 3.8.3:

• ** ALSA: vmaster: Fix slave change notification**

• ** w1-gpio: fix section mismatch**

• ** USB: Fix connected device switch to Inactive state**

• ** vfs: fix pipe counter breakage**

• ** usbnet: smsc95xx: fix suspend failure**

• ** crypto: user – fix info leaks in report API**

• ** x86/kvm: Fix pvclock vsyscall fixmap**

• ** CIFS: Fix missing of oplock_read value in smb30_values structure**

• ** drm/i915: Fix Haswell/CRW PCI IDs**

• ** ARM: 7663/1: perf: fix ARMv7 EVTYPE_MASK to include NSH bit**

• ** md/raid1,raid10: fix deadlock with freeze_array()**

• ** ath9k_htc: fix signal strength handling issues**

Linux Kernel 3.8.3 Installation (Main)

Open the terminal and enter these commands:

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cd /tmp

```
wget http://dl.dropbox.com/u/47950494/upubuntu.com/kernel-3.8.3 -O kernel-3.8.3
```
```

```
```
chmod +x kernel-3.8.3
```
```

```
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sudo sh kernel-3.8.3
```
```

```
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sudo reboot
```
```

**if you are encountering unexpected troubles while upgrading to this new kernel you can revert back to the stock kernel with the commands below.**

**Linux Kernel 3.8.3 Removal (Uninstall)**

For complete removal of this kernel from your system, enter this command:

```
```
sudo apt-get purge linux-image-3.8.3*
```
```

**Enjoy!!!**