So then, i'm very confused on what to choose from this HUGE list of different kernels. I thought to go with Linux 5.10 but there is no current "zen" iteration for it (?) others are: tkg-muq, tkg-pds-, tkg-cfs-p, tkg-cfs-j, tkg-pds-, tkg-cfs-, tkg-pds- (this for example appears many times with even same version number which is 5.10.01-103), tkg-muq.... and so on.
This is indeed very confusing and i'm not a total noob with Linux. So then question is: what should i choose to install?
There is no hard and fast answer for this as everyones machine is different and some kernels are hardware specific.
It is always best to keep 2 kernels installed at all times. The recommended choice for a backup kernel or for hardware that is a little older is the linux-lts kernel. You can install from the terminal with this command:
sudo pacman -Syu linux-lts linux-lts-headers
The choice for your primary kernel is up to you. You could test any of the following to see which works best with your hardware:
linux
linux-zen
linux-tkg-bmq
linux-mainline
The mainline kernel would be mostly only recommended if your hardware is brand new.
Ok, thanks for a quick reply. I put up my PC's specs there upon registering here, if that tells something on what i should go with.
The kernel installed indeed right now: linux-zen 5.9.14.zen1-1. The list marks linux 5.9.14.arch1-1 (experimental) as "recommended", also linux-lts 5.4.85-1 (LTS) is "recommended".
So, maybe i should wait for things to self-update? Or does it not happen in the case of kernel? I was wanting to try a fresher kernel because otherwise Garuda being stellar so far, i experience LOCKUPS once in a while (OOM?) when i have several browser windows and and other software open.
This issue occurs in a manner of everything starts to be "halted", not even mouse moves. Then after waiting a few mins, the mouse can be moved A FEW SECONDS, then the lockup continues again.
If i wait for, say, 30-45 mins, the lockup goes away but might come back any moment. This only happens with many windows (no pun intended=) open...
Your specs are lacking the most important factor for OOM events, mainly your RAM.
Please post:
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Lockups are very often kernel dependent, so testing other kernels is a good idea.
Another one you might want to throw into the mix is the linux-hardened kernel or even the older linux-lts419 kernel. It doesn't hurt to test a bunch of different kernels. I always suggest testing at least three alternate kernels if experiencing lockups/freezes.
8 GB of ram should be adequate (depending on what you're doing). I have run Garuda on old hardware with only 4 GB of RAM, but that's really pushing it. My normal machines have 16 and 32 GB of RAM, so I never experienced those types of issues with them (but I did sometimes with 4 GB RAM).
Same to you! And thanks for an awesome distribution indeed! I was formerly a Manjaro user until it once again broke down on me upon Nvidia-driver update.
Garuda Linux always just boots up
Ps2. I wish you'd put up some Garuda Linux merch available to support you guys!
We may start taking donations soon, as with the recent hardware problems at the Chaotic AUR and all the new users we may need to buy more server capacity and bandwidth in the near future.
I agree with you on the merch end of things. With @SGS and all his great artwork it would seem a natural. However, after seeing what happens at some distros when money enters into things we have been loath to go that route (unless absolutely necessary).
Right right. It appears to be inevitable, the money aspect, after all, it seems.
Some merch wouldn't do any harm me thinks
Also would nicely spread awareness of Garuda Linux existence. It is a unique distro in many ways, not only via that automatic snapshot taking and other btrfs-features, so on. This automatic snapshotting should be a golden standard on pretty much all big distros anyways. People respect a distro they can count on even when breakage and trouble comes.
Btrfs + timeshift is handy, but not infallible. You should still implement your own data backup regimen to ensure you don't lose anything important if you suffer a major failure.
i usually buy clothes under 2000 INR or 15-18$. But thats because its dead cheap here in india compared to the west. stupid western brands act like they deserve hundreds of dollars for one freaking piece of clothing that isnt even that special in terms of durability.
atleast in smartphones theres some sort of a technologically different thing between flagships midrangers and low ends. not even that in clothing and other apparel. if people were rational, luxury brands like louis vitton and the others charging absolutely lunatic amounts for a regular piece of cloth or a regular bag would be out of business even before they started.
