Linux UKUU Releases Final 4.18 Kernel Update: Latest Features and Observations

[ragnarok1968]

UKUU has Kernel update 4.18 out in the wild.

The kernel appears by observation appears to be a final release kernel.

(please correct me if I'm wrong)

 

[Neemobeer]

4.18 rc7 was supposed to be the final, but they had some regression testing failed so 4.18 rc8 was releases a few days ago which is supposedly the final release of 4.18.

Unless you need it for some hardware support or you just like bleeding edge I recommend staying a few versions back or keep one or two other kernels installed in case you have issues.

 

[ragnarok1968]

@Neemobeer always grateful for your input.

@Neemobeer Q: How many kernels will Ubuntu keep until it starts deleting the older ones? I am seeing improved returns with regards to my Nvidia issue. I don't have much time to mess around ATM, as my wife will be having a surgery tomorrow. I'm a bit tense.

 

[Neemobeer]

Kernels are not typically removed ever unless you remove them. You will want to uninstall the older ones as your boot partition will fill up and halt new kernel updates.

 

[ragnarok1968]

I do NOT intend to install it but I just got a message via UKUU that a minor kernel update 4.18.2 is available. (I plan to use only official released updated kernels in the future!) just for anyone's knowledge and info