root@ubuntu:/# dpkg -i /tmp/linux_3.2.0.76.90_i386.deb 
Selecting previously unselected package linux.
(Reading database ... 12018 files and directories currently installed.)
Preparing to unpack .../tmp/linux_3.2.0.76.90_i386.deb ...
Unpacking linux (3.2.0.76.90) ...
dpkg: dependency problems prevent configuration of linux:
 linux depends on linux-image (= 3.2.0.76.90); however:
  Package linux-image is not installed.

dpkg: error processing package linux (--install):
 dependency problems - leaving unconfigured
Errors were encountered while processing:
 linux