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What is the point of updating the kernel? (zerobytes.monster)
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The original post: /r/linux by /u/otto_delmar on 2024-12-25 22:47:38.

I see so many posts of users having their Linux installations borked by kernel updates. That's the context of the question. I'm guessing that very new hardware can benefit from such updates. But how about anything that's 3+ years old? Wouldn't it be better just to never update the kernel if the setup is working perfectly fine?

EDIT: Guys, this isn't meant as a provocation. I really don't fully understand this. That's why I'm asking.

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