Kernel Update

[jfha73]

Hey guys,

First of all, thanks for making Ubuntu with KDE (Kubuntu) I'm not such a big fan of GNOME.

I have noticed that Kubuntu 12.04 has Kernel 3.2 on it, is there a way of getting a more updated Kernel for it?

I can't use 13.04 because I use it for Android development and Google only supports up to 12.04.

Thank

[kubicle]

You can install a 3.5 kernel for precise, it's in the main repos but differently named (so that people can continue with the stock 3.2 kernel if they choose)

More info:
http://askubuntu.com/questions/15332...oming-to-12-04

EDIT: looks like you can also install a 3.8 kernel (*-lts-raring) if you wish

[jfha73]

3.5 did not work for me, after upgrade it I get lots of messages saying an application crashed.

[schnelle]

You can find newest kernels here: http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/
For example, I am using kernel 3.8.13 32bit without any problems.

Just note if you update kernel you should update graphic drivers too.
If you use opensource drivers, this is a good ppa with the latest stable graphic drivers: https://launchpad.net/~makson96/+archive/mesa

[kubicle]

You can find newest kernels here: http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/
For example, I am using kernel 3.8.13 32bit without any problems.

That's certainly a valid option, but ppa kernels sort of defeat the purpose of sticking to stable lts releases (unless stability is not the reason one is running 12.04)

Just note if you update kernel you should update graphic drivers too.

Solid advice