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Will linux mint (not LMDE) update to 6.2 kernel to follow suit with ubuntu in the same victoria 21.2 - point release? (lemmy.blue)
submitted 3 years ago by to c/linux@lemmy.ml
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Now that ubuntu has updated their LTS kernel from 5.15 to 6.2 will mint follow suit in the same point release cycle?

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[–] 13 points 3 years ago

You can change the kernel if you want through update manager.Linux mint doesnt always follow with ubuntu.

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    [–] 9 points 3 years ago

    It’s been available for a while.

    In the software updater select View > Linux Kernels.

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    [–] 5 points 3 years ago*

    Linux Mint do not use the HWE kernel like Ubuntu. However, be on the lookout for a Linux Mint 21.2 Edge ISO. It's not released yet, but that ISO will use a newer kernel.

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    [–] 2 points 3 years ago

    I just use the OEM kernel for 6.1 LTS, personally

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