Michael, On Tuesday, 2024-04-16 11:15:07 +0100, you wrote:
> ... > > But this brings up two related questions: > > > > 1. Why does Gentoo not somehow mark LTS kernels either in the version > > number or in the slot name? This would make it easier to prevent the > > installation of too modern kernels. > > My understanding is the gentoo-sources kernels are aligned with the LTS > upstream releases. Right, they use the same version numbers. But you can't see from just looking at the available "gentoo-sources" which one is LTS and which one is not. You have to consult "https://www.kernel.org/"; to get this in- formation. > ... > The make oldconfig script will identify new config items not present in your > old kernel config, show which is the default option and ask you to > interactively select which one you prefer; e.g. > > SPECULATION_MITIGATIONS [Y/n/m/?] (NEW) > > The default option above has been identified as Y, if the devs have > determined > this is a safe default for the arch. You can hit Enter to select Y, or type > 'n' for no, 'm' for module, or '?' to read the extended description and help > for this option before you make up your mind. Bingo! This is exactly the information I somehow wasn't able to find in my early Gentoo days! You made my day :-) Sincerely, Rainer
