Kernel 5 for Ubuntu

lekkerlinux

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I am using Zorin 15 which is based on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS and in a review of it the person said that it will be updated in the near future to Linux kernel 5.

Does anyone know when that might happen? I just can't wait!
 


Why can't you wait ?

Are you expecting bells to sound and whistles to blow ?
 
Warning
If you are an average desktop user, don’t go after chasing Linux kernels unless you have a strong reason to install it manually. For example, if the new kernel provides a crucial update for certain hardware you use. Otherwise, don’t try to upgrade kernels manually because it’s a risky business.


Having read the warning....now you can read the various blurbs.




if you are going to screw around with kernels....make SURE you have a proper backup in place before you start fooling around.

TIMESHIFT saved my bacon when I did my own fooling around.
 
Warning
If you are an average desktop user, don’t go after chasing Linux kernels unless you have a strong reason to install it manually. For example, if the new kernel provides a crucial update for certain hardware you use. Otherwise, don’t try to upgrade kernels manually because it’s a risky business.


Having read the warning....now you can read the various blurbs.




if you are going to screw around with kernels....make SURE you have a proper backup in place before you start fooling around.

TIMESHIFT saved my bacon when I did my own fooling around.
You are absolutly right, I was using Antergos for a while and must just get used to the slower pace of Ubuntu based Zorin.

I won't try upgrading the kernel manually, myself.
 
Bottom line on kernels depends on exactly what version and kernel is was installed.

Linux distros based on Ubuntu 18.04 and 18.04.1 are based on a real LTS kernel and therefore updated on the real LTS kernel base.

If you are currently running a real LTS kernel then I'd advise to stick with the LTS kernel.

Ubuntu 18.04 .2
and later point releases are based on a short term HWE stack kernel and isn't a real LTS kernel.


Hopefully this will explain.


 
Ubuntu 18.04 .2 and later point releases are based on a short term HWE stack kernel and isn't a real LTS kernel.

Yes, I have Ubuntu 18.04.2. It sounds like a slow roller, to me.

All my rolling release try outs, like Solus, Antergos and Manjaro didn't go well for long.
 

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