Hello,
So I have a gentoo system, with a 3.18.25 kernel.
It works fabulously, but it is time to upgrade, as most codes dependent
on old software, have been migrated.
So should I skip to a version 5 kernel?
If so which one? I usually run hundreds of testing packages so maybe
make the new system all testing?
Note: Not interested in using genkernel; prefer discrete, old-fashions
method of understandable steps;
but perhaps scripted...
I run many old gentoo systems, from embedded hacks on 32 bit micros to
AMD centric workstations (old but reliable). So, I really would like a
system/guide that is general, but where I can add details for the
various hardware/architectures/ issues. It seems like for 18 years, it's
been a 'whatever reboots' incoherent system
and I'm tire of it.
I need structure and consistency, as I might not upgrade/install any
system for months/years
and then I need to do a dozen or more, not necessarily of the same
hardware. AMD and ARM are what they are mostly, but other variants are
in my collective. Hardware is like kids, it's hard for me to let go; ymmv.
BTW, a guide that is BTRFS centric, would really be cool....
All discussion/suggestions are welcome, including comments on the links
below.
Is this the best guide to follow?
https://www.kernel.org/doc/html/latest/
or this one?
https://wiki.gentoo.org/wiki/Kernel/Upgrade
https://wiki.gentoo.org/wiki/Kernel
and this I found this noob_simplified_doc:
https://blog.khmersite.net/2019/01/upgrade-kernel-on-gentoo/
Really looking for input for one generalized guide that can have options
for various hardware combos.
curiously,
James
