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How can I install the Linux-Libre kernel? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 3 years ago by Pan_de_dulce@lemmy.ml to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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I dont know if this is the correct place to ask this question, but is it possible to install the Linux-Libre kernel in my Manjaro machine? Could I go back to my default kernel if things don't work out? If so, how?

I would say that I gnu/linux for the ethical reasons so the less propietary stuff the better right? I only use my machine for gaming. I have an AMD card, wired peripherials and an ethernet connection so I think drivers won't be too much of an issue. I'd call myself a Linux noob, so if you could point or give me a step by step guide I would appreciate it very much.

As far as I got by myself was the download section, but I dont really know what to download and what to do after that.

Thank you very much uwu

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[–] zote@lemmy.ml 2 points 3 years ago (1 children)

You can install it from the aur, it should automatically run the initramfs stuff for it. Depending on your boot loader it'll either auto update, or you might have to add the option manually. Then during the not sequence pick the kennel you want to use. If the libre doesn't work, reboot and pick the original one so you can trouble shoot. Shouldn't be a big deal.

[–] Pan_de_dulce@lemmy.ml 2 points 3 years ago

I actually did (I dont know what you mean by initramfs tho). At first I had some problems about some key's or signatures I think, and after solving that I had to wait a lot until the thing finished to install I guess.I use grub and it gave me automatically the option to choose my kernel. But it wouldn't boot with the libre kernel sadly. Thankfully I just had to choose my default kernel to boot again. Btw I love your profile pic and name ^^