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The kernel is the central part of the operating system. Among other things, it is responsible for hardware support.
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Located in
usr/share/help/C/mintupdate/kernels.page:21(p)
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From a security point of view, it is important to apply kernel updates.
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Located in
usr/share/help/C/mintupdate/kernels.page:25(p)
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A kernel regression could however affect your ability to connect to the Internet, to start your desktop environment or even to boot the operating system.
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Located in
usr/share/help/C/mintupdate/kernels.page:27(p)
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For this reason it is important to be cautious when applying kernel updates and to know how to revert them when something goes wrong.
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Located in
usr/share/help/C/mintupdate/kernels.page:29(p)
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Multiple kernels can be installed
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Located in
usr/share/help/C/mintupdate/kernels.page:32(title)
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When you apply an update, you replace the old version of the software with the new version.
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Located in
usr/share/help/C/mintupdate/kernels.page:34(p)
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Things are different when it comes to kernels. When you apply a "kernel update", you don't actually update the kernel, you install a new kernel alongside the existing one.
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Located in
usr/share/help/C/mintupdate/kernels.page:36(p)
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Every time you apply a kernel update, you install a new kernel on the system, without removing the old ones.
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Located in
usr/share/help/C/mintupdate/kernels.page:38(p)
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At boot time, the computer selects the most recent one.
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Located in
usr/share/help/C/mintupdate/kernels.page:40(p)
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Identifying the current kernel
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Located in
usr/share/help/C/mintupdate/kernels.page:45(title)
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