Should I update my kernel and if so how?

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Hi I read some where that the current build of the Linux kernel is 3.5 but I am running 3.2 are there any benefits from updating and what are the risks.

Could someone also post the code to update please.

Thanks....

Use find -name met* commands in terminal ( ctr + t) – BigSack Aug 14 '12 at 09:40 — BigSack, Aug 14 '12 at 09:40

score 6 · Accepted Answer · edited Aug 14 '12 at 09:34

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You should keep your computer updated, that would take care of everything. I would not recommend manually updating the kernel yourself (i.e., without Update Manager or some other package management utility).

edited Aug 14 '12 at 09:34

Eliah Kagan

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answered Aug 14 '12 at 09:23

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score 1 · Answer 2 · edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:23

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I won't say nothing about 'should you' but yes, you can.

Here's what I found while reading online.

https://askubuntu.com/a/142236/54298

It's for kernel version 3.4, but the answer can be extended to other versions.

edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:23

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answered Aug 15 '12 at 17:01

Akshit Baunthiyal

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Should I update my kernel and if so how?

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