Linux Kernel Updates

The cluster focuses on discussions about Linux kernel versions in distributions like Ubuntu and SLES, including LTS support, the need for recent kernels to address vulnerabilities and hardware compatibility, and challenges with updates and patches.

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pnutjam Jun 23, 2020 View on HN

Try SLES; enterprise support, recent kernels.

nwah1 Apr 2, 2018 View on HN

Some older kernels still have support via LTS

sheepdestroyer Jul 21, 2025 View on HN

You still at least need a recent kernel

craftyguy Nov 22, 2017 View on HN

You will probably want to stick on a LTS kernel... unless you like unpatched kernel vulnerabilities.

cmm Nov 27, 2019 View on HN

with laptops, it really pays to make sure your kernel as recent as possible

macinjosh Dec 6, 2019 View on HN

Looks like this release does update the kernel.

jatone Apr 26, 2020 View on HN

those are rare, and almost non-existant in LTS kernels.

phendrenad2 May 20, 2023 View on HN

I don't think a newer kernel is needed in a server distro such as this.

yjftsjthsd-h Mar 10, 2019 View on HN

Doesn't that require out of tree kernel patches?

simlevesque Sep 3, 2025 View on HN

Are these kernel available ? I'd love to try that !