[SOLVED]Should I update to the new kernel 4.15.0-24?

[linuxnewbie98]

I read some controversies between the new kernel and Mint 19 , so I was wondering whether I should upgrade or not.
The kernel I have to download is kernel 4.15.0-24.26.
Also , can someone tell me how to configure system snapshots?
It has been so much since I used Linux Mint and I don't remember of it.
I've been on Arch Linux for a few months and I decided to come back today (not a newbie anymore though lmao).

[karlchen]

Hello, linuxnewbie98.

Considering how many users have reported the same kind of problems, after upgrading to kernel 4.15.0-24.26, and considering the fact that Ubuntu stopped rolling out K4.15.0-24.26 to Ubuntu 18.04 users more than a week ago, the answer to your question will be: No, please, do not install kernel K4.15.0-24.26.
Stick with the previous kernel, whether it is 4.15.0-22 or 4.15.0-23; and wait for a bugfixed later kernel, whatever the exact version will be, 4.15.0-28 or 4.15.0-29.

Regards,
Karl

[linuxnewbie98]

Thanks for the quick response!
Though , can I update other things such as netplan.io , policykit-1 and so on ?

[ajgringo619]

...so I was wondering whether I should upgrade or not.
The kernel I have to download is kernel 4.15.0-24.26.

First answer is easy...NOOOO!!! Stay with 4.15.0-23 or older.
Second answer is pretty easy too
Start Timeshift, it will ask a series of questions

1. Snapshot type (use RSYNC unless you're using BTRFS partitions)
2. Snapshot location (must be a Linux filesystem, such as ext4 or btrfs)
3. Snapshot schedule (this is up to you and your needs; I'd get at least a couple of dailys, a weekly, and a monthly)
4. User home dirs (exclude them all - Timeshift is not meant for data backup)
5. Include/exclude filters (again, to your preference. Timeshift already has a bunch of temp dirs excluded)

[gm10]

Though , can I update other things such as netplan.io , policykit-1 and so on ?

Yes, those are security and bug fixes that are recommended to install.

Let's hope the MInt devs fix the bugged update manager soon to no longer offer the long revoked -24 kernel.

[linuxnewbie98]

...so I was wondering whether I should upgrade or not.
The kernel I have to download is kernel 4.15.0-24.26.

First answer is easy...NOOOO!!! Stay with 4.15.0-23 or older.
Second answer is pretty easy too
Start Timeshift, it will ask a series of questions

1. Snapshot type (use RSYNC unless you're using BTRFS partitions)
2. Snapshot location (must be a Linux filesystem, such as ext4 or btrfs)
3. Snapshot schedule (this is up to you and your needs; I'd get at least a couple of dailys, a weekly, and a monthly)
4. User home dirs (exclude them all - Timeshift is not meant for data backup)
5. Include/exclude filters (again, to your preference. Timeshift already has a bunch of temp dirs excluded)

Thank you so much for both answers. I managed to do everything correctly.
Going to mark this as solved!