Should I update my kernel?

[darkbyrd]

I've seen differing advice. One, always update to the newest kernel. Two, update to the newest in the series that came with your distro (3.13.*). Three, when your distro update manager tells/recommends you to. What should I actually do?

[richyrich]

Four:
I am running Mint 17 Qiana, the install detected all of my hardware, and all of the hardware is running great and without errors. I will NOT be upgrading the kernel.

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richyrich@Luna ~ $ inxi -S
System:    Host: Luna Kernel: 3.13.0-24-generic i686 (32 bit) Desktop: Xfce 4.11.8 Distro: Linux Mint 17 Qiana
richyrich@Luna ~ $

[techvish81]

you should not update kernel unless your system is very new and you need some latest drivers not present in the recommended and by default automatically installed kernel

[WharfRat]

I've seen differing advice. One, always update to the newest kernel. Two, update to the newest in the series that came with your distro (3.13.*). Three, when your distro update manager tells/recommends you to. What should I actually do?

Not meant to further confuse you, but if a kernel update is presented to you from the package manager then I would recommend updating it.

There's really no risk involved given that the prior kernel version will remain intact and you can always boot to it should you experience a problem with newer one.

It's not absolutely necessary that you do upgrade and the choice is yours.

Good luck

[austin.texas]

Four:
I am running Mint 17 Qiana, the install detected all of my hardware, and all of the hardware is running great and without errors. I will NOT be upgrading the kernel.

What he said...

[Reorx]

If it ain't broke, don't fix it!