Can You Update Linux Kernel?
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How do I update my Linux kernel?

Option A: Use the System Update Process

  1. Step 1: Check Your Current Kernel Version. At a terminal window, type: uname –sr. …
  2. Step 2: Update the Repositories. At a terminal, type: sudo apt-get update. …
  3. Step 3: Run the upgrade. While still in the terminal, type: sudo apt-get dist-upgrade.

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Is it safe to update Linux kernel?

As long as you install official kernels released by Canonical, everything is ok and you should do all those updates because they concern your system’s security mainly. … They are not fine tuned for the OS and they lack all the drivers released by Canonical and are contained in the linux-image-extra package.

Sophia Al-Mansoor

Sophia Al-Mansoor

Global Business & E-Commerce Reporter

Sophia analyzes international trade, startup ecosystems, retail transformation, and supply chain logistics for modern digital publications.

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