Upgrade the kernel

[UltimateCat]

Is it necessary to update/upgrade the kernel?
If so; has anyone already been through this process and knew what to do?

Trying to learn because of the responsibilities I have to take care of and maintain my systems performance and maintenance.

[bluexrider]

sudo apt-get dist-upgrade

will give you the latest stable release for your distribution

[UltimateCat]

When do most people get the latest stable release for their system?
Once a year?
Got it; Thank you


sudo apt-get dist-upgrade

[Frogs Hair]

It is perfectly fine to use the currently installed release until end of life . Some people install the latest version which is released every 6 months in April and October , but this is not required .

Kernel updates will appear in the update manager as needed during the life of the release . Installing them is recommend because security and driver updates are often included .

See the link for release end of life information . https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Releases

[UltimateCat]

Frogs Hair:

I will go to:
...the link you posted and learn more.

Thank You and have a good week.