Kernel 5.10 on Ubuntu 20.04 (or later) (for T2 Apple hardware)

[Krzysztof Kozlowski]

On 24/05/2021 20:06, Will McGinnis wrote:
> Hi all, there is a particular need for the Linux kernel version 5.10 as
> that kernel LTS release has been chosen by the T2 Apple hardware Linux
> maintainers.
> 
> I wanted to check in about what the most approved Ubuntu way to get
> kernel version 5.10 would be on Ubuntu 20.04 and later, getting the
> benefit of the LTS release with the kernel team including the Ubuntu
> patches.

Hi,

Can you describe more what you mean by "to get kernel version 5.10"?
What is the purpose/need/goal? For using it on your machine? For
development a derivative? For an OEM-like project? For giving it to
other customers/people?

> 
> I see there are linux-image-5.10.0-xxxx-oem packages:
> https://packages.ubuntu.com/focal/linux-image-5.10.0-1026-oem
> <https://packages.ubuntu.com/focal/linux-image-5.10.0-1026-oem>
The OEM kernel is specifically for use in OEM projects, so maybe this
matches your need (but depends on answer above). There are several
differences in Ubuntu OEM kernel like new drivers, new features and
temporary workarounds.

If OEM kernel is run on hardware that is not certified by Canonical, we
cannot guarantee it works without issues, but there is nothing added
that we think will break other hardware.

Best regards,
Krzysztof