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["Dennis J. Naranjo" <dnaranjor@xxxxxxxxx>]

@ Joseph Salisbury:

I am able to test the latest upstream kernel, but I'm concerned about if
the following is applicable in my current scenario:

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Preparing to install an upstream kernel

First, if one is using select proprietary or out-of-tree modules (ex. vitualbox, nvidia, fglrx, bcmwl, etc.) unless there is an extra package available for the version you are testing, you will need to uninstall the module first, in order to test the mainline kernel. If you do not uninstall these modules first, then the upstream kernel more than likely will not boot. 
========================================

I'm using manually installed proprietary drivers for my WiFi card
(attached screenshot), since this is the only way I can connect to the
Internet at this time.

Do you think is it possible not to uninstall this drivers first?

** Attachment added: "Manually installed proprietary drivers for WiFi"
   https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/1593226/+attachment/4684989/+files/Screenshot%20from%202016-06-16%2010-27-39.png

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Title:
  [Acer Aspire ES1-411] Ubuntu freezes occasionally

Status in linux package in Ubuntu:
  Incomplete

Bug description:
  I am running Ubuntu 16.04 and my notebook freezes occasionally. I am
  running Ubuntu on an Acer Aspire ES1-411 (P6B1).

  There's also an identical Bug filled with Acer Aspire ES1-311 and both
  Ubuntu 15.04 & 15.10 by Christian Wansart here:
  https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/1509723

  I have no clue what causes this, my system just freezes and I can't do
  anything anymore. When it  happens, I have tried the following
  secuence without any luck, I have to power down manually:

  1. ALT + F2, type xkill + ENTER. 
  2. Press Alt+Ctrl+F1.
  3. While holding Alt and the SysReq (Print Screen) keys, type REISUB.

  Last time I was only viewing a Youtube video using Firefox. I checked
  some log files but I couldn't find anything suspicious.

  Any ideas?

  ProblemType: Bug
  DistroRelease: Ubuntu 16.04
  Package: linux-image-4.4.0-24-generic 4.4.0-24.43
  ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 4.4.0-24.43-generic 4.4.10
  Uname: Linux 4.4.0-24-generic x86_64
  NonfreeKernelModules: wl
  ApportVersion: 2.20.1-0ubuntu2.1
  Architecture: amd64
  AudioDevicesInUse:
   USER        PID ACCESS COMMAND
   /dev/snd/controlC0:  dnaranjor   1503 F.... pulseaudio
  CurrentDesktop: Unity
  Date: Thu Jun 16 09:00:34 2016
  HibernationDevice: RESUME=UUID=5023d49a-acd1-475f-8593-d3da289e4859
  InstallationDate: Installed on 2016-06-02 (13 days ago)
  InstallationMedia: Ubuntu 16.04 LTS "Xenial Xerus" - Release amd64 (20160420.1)
  MachineType: Acer Aspire ES1-411
  ProcFB: 0 inteldrmfb
  ProcKernelCmdLine: BOOT_IMAGE=/boot/vmlinuz-4.4.0-24-generic root=UUID=e6ddc4d0-aaa8-4e28-9d68-6b37358246b6 ro quiet splash reboot=pci vt.handoff=7
  RelatedPackageVersions:
   linux-restricted-modules-4.4.0-24-generic N/A
   linux-backports-modules-4.4.0-24-generic  N/A
   linux-firmware                            1.157
  SourcePackage: linux
  UpgradeStatus: No upgrade log present (probably fresh install)
  dmi.bios.date: 12/10/2014
  dmi.bios.vendor: Insyde Corp.
  dmi.bios.version: V1.08
  dmi.board.asset.tag: Type2 - Board Asset Tag
  dmi.board.name: EA42_BM
  dmi.board.vendor: Acer
  dmi.board.version: Type2 - A01 Board Version
  dmi.chassis.type: 10
  dmi.chassis.vendor: Chassis Manufacturer
  dmi.chassis.version: Chassis Version
  dmi.modalias: dmi:bvnInsydeCorp.:bvrV1.08:bd12/10/2014:svnAcer:pnAspireES1-411:pvrV1.08:rvnAcer:rnEA42_BM:rvrType2-A01BoardVersion:cvnChassisManufacturer:ct10:cvrChassisVersion:
  dmi.product.name: Aspire ES1-411
  dmi.product.version: V1.08
  dmi.sys.vendor: Acer

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