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This guide walks you through installing Linux kernel 6.2 on Ubuntu 22.04 or 20.04, letting users get newer hardware support without third‑party repositories. It begins by listing the prerequisites—an active internet connection, sudo privileges, and a bit of patience for a ~200 MB download—and explains why build dependencies and kernel headers are required. The core steps show how to fetch the exact .deb files from Ubuntu’s archive, install them with dpkg, update GRUB, reboot, and verify the new kernel version; optional cleanup commands help free space by removing older kernels. Finally, it cautions about common pitfalls such as missing GPU or Wi‑Fi drivers, performance regressions on older hardware, and package conflicts that can arise when multiple kernel series coexist.

Guides 11792 Published by Philipp Esselbach 0

LXQt offers a lightweight yet modern alternative to the heavy GNOME shell, making it an attractive choice for older laptops or users who want fewer resource demands while still enjoying a polished interface. The guide walks readers through updating Fedora first, then installing the entire desktop group with @lxqt-desktop, and optionally adding configuration tools like lxqt-config or panels such as lyx to keep the system lean. After logging out of GNOME, users simply select “LXQt” on the GDM login screen, launch the settings utility to tweak panel placement and auto‑start services, and can even swap in a Qt‑friendly terminal or XFCE file manager for a cohesive look. The article also cautions about common pitfalls—such as missing session files or broken panels after kernel updates—and recommends cleaning up by removing GNOME packages once the new environment is stable, freeing disk space and reducing background load.