I am considering shifting from the main line kernel, which as on today is 6.13.6, to the Linux 6.12.x LTS Kernel. I would like to know if there would be any long term complications or problems in doing so?
If I were to uninstall the linux as well linux-headers package and keep only the linux-lts and linux-lts-headers would it lead to some instability or problems in the future?
I don’t think so. You can run on the lts if you want to. I personally stick with the current kernel and keep rolling.
Its better to have another kernel to fall back in case you encounter a issue.
No.
No. Perhaps even more stable as there are no new features introduced. Only security and bug fix.
I agree. I have LTS as my “life saving” kernel.
No.
No, but before removing it, ensure you can successfully boot into the new kernel.
Also, if you are using any out of tree kernel modules, if they aren’t dkms modules, you need to get the matching modules as well. This would most commonly be drivers.
@dalto doesn’t the linux-lts kernel include all the modules that are part of main line linux kernels?
Offcourse those modules which have been introduced in the latest kernels will not be there in linux-lts kernel.
I will try the lts kernel for a few days and then only switch permanently.
@cactux Thanks for your response. I will keep one additional kernel as a fall back.
Thanks @GolDNenex I will keep your suggestion in mind.
@ricklinux I wanted a bit more stability. I do not want to boot up one fine morning and find my applications or computer cannot start. That is the reason behind my query.
out of tree modules are not part of the kernel at all. Examples would be things like the nvidia drivers or certain proprietary wifi drivers.
Arch is a bleeding edge distro, and an update today could render the system unbootable. Hopefully rare, but it can (and has) happened. Using the LTS kernel in some of these historical cases, would make no difference.
That’s not to discourage your use of it, it’s fine. Just addressing that it may not prevent what you’re hoping.