How to Reboot Less but Update Often

[pebcak]

@13zebras

Is there any way to know which packages require a reboot?

Have a look at the discussion in this thread and the solution:

Check if a reboot is neccessary

Hi, there is a reboot needed if some packages are upgraded. E.g. kernel upgrades needs such a reboot, but there are some more. Because of some of my PCs do need a long time to reboot I want to look if a reboot is mandatory after an upgrade run. “checkupdates” tells me what packages are upgraded - but not if a reboot is mandatory. Is there a possibility to see if a reboot is needed BEFORE an upgrade run? In case of a reboot is needed pacman tells me “Inform user to reboot” - but I have not seen …