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Old 02-28-2017, 02:43 PM   #1
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Linux Kernel 4.0


hi guyys

just a random question i read recently that we shouldnt be upgrading to kernel 4 yet as it has bugs and it unsafe to do so im wondering if people have already installed and are having any problems with it.

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Old 02-28-2017, 02:48 PM   #2
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Please share the article that says you shouldn't use any 4.x version kernels because they are buggy and unsafe.
 
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Arch has been using kernel 4.x for a good while. 1 1/2 years I think.
The kernel gets changes/bug fixes continuously
https://www.kernel.org/
https://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/
 
  


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