Question on 4.10.12 antix kernel

[Member utu]

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I recently did a successful ‘full-upgrade’ of my MX-18.1 LiveUSB to MX-18.2, not including any kernel change
from 4.19.0-1 amd64.
I subsequently found a reference to an available 4.10.12 antix kernel which had been worked to mitigate the effect
of some recently found flaws in Intel cpus. I used MX-Tools to do a successful live-kernel-update to 4.10.12 antix.

I can no longer find the 4.10.12 antix kernel listed on the antix site.
So now it is obvious I don’t know why I’m updating my kernels even though it has all been neatly automated for me.
I need some guidance on what is appropriate in regard to further upgrading my linux kernel.
I note in the signatures of many forum users that keeping up to the very latest versions of the antix or MX is not all
that common; presumably, keeping up with kernels may be even less common.

So, I’m asking, what is good practice here in regard to kernel upgrades?

utu

64-bit MX-18.2 using 4.20.12 Kernel LiveUSB on Dell Laptop

[Member eriefisher]

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If a kernel is working for you and you have no real reason to upgrade then don’t bother. Now, if your like me I install/upgrade just because. Usually when I do upgrade a kernel in particular I’m a few versions behind and upgrade to the latest version for no other reason than it’s available. I use a Liquorix kernel. I always keep 1 or 2 known working kernels installed should something go wrong during the install this way I can always easily revert back although I don’t think I have ever had an issue with either the Liquorix or antix kernels. That said, sometimes I go months without a kernel upgrade or a dist-upgrade then I bring it all up current again.

We are working with a real stable piece of work in antix. you would really have to stick your fingers in the wrong hole to screw things up that bad. Pay attention to what’s going to happen before you commit and everything will go smoothly. Famous last words.

eriefisher

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hi utu,

As long as you are using one of the security patched kernels and the
hardware works I would leave it until a new reason for changing it arises.
I keep one of mine on stable with the LTS kernel and the others to tinker with.
btw even if not listed on the website all the kernels are listed in the
antix repo and in synaptic.

[Member utu]

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@ linuxdaddy & eriefisher

Thanks for your comments.
Found part of my problem: search of 4.10.12 reminds me that I meant 4.20.12.
4.20.12 shows up in Synaptic as linuxdaddy says and search also shows several other users of 4.20.12.

4.20.12 and Live USB Kernel Updater both working just fine for me.
What I really need is a proofreader.
Don’t tell anyone.

utu

64-bit MX-18.2 using 4.20.12 Kernel LiveUSB on Dell Laptop

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