Is it dangerous to install new kernel headers? - Debian User ...
forums.debian.net › viewtopicDec 25, 2006 · In Debian, the module-assistant tool will standardly install kernel headers for your running kernel in order to build new modules against, the Debian kernel handbook mentions building headers casually (not in a "don't do this or you will die" kind of way), and many, many tutorials recommend building kernel headers when you build a kernel using make-kpkg. I've been happily building header debs whenever I make a new kernel since September or October of 2006, and I haven't had any problems yet.
How to install Linux Kernel headers on Debian or Ubuntu
www.garron.me › en › go2linuxDec 08, 2010 · To install the Linux Kernel headers on Ubuntu or Debian Linux run this command to install the sources for your kernel specific version. sudo apt-get install linux-headers-$(uname -r) And this command to install the generic package, and keep your sources up to date. Every time you run. sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade Your kernel and kernel headers will upgrade if an upgrade is available.