switching to "beta" version of gcc (Ubuntu 7.3.0-5ubuntu1~14.04.york0) 7.3.0 and rebuilding the kernel modules in question for 4.4.0-116 seemingly did the job.
is this really what you wanted from a good amount of the end users by publishing those kernel? ** Summary changed: - 4.4.0-116 Kernel update on 2/21 breaks Nvidia drivers (on 14.04 and 16.04) + 4.4.0-116 Kernel update on 2/21 breaks Nvidia drivers (on 14.04 and 16.04) by an insufficient compiler! ** Also affects: gcc Importance: Undecided Status: New -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu-X, which is subscribed to xorg in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1750937 Title: 4.4.0-116 Kernel update on 2/21 breaks Nvidia drivers (on 14.04 and 16.04) by an insufficient compiler! To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/gcc/+bug/1750937/+subscriptions _______________________________________________ Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-x-swat Post to : ubuntu-x-swat@lists.launchpad.net Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-x-swat More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp