Avoiding HWE Kernel (22.04)

[Ian Bruntlett]

Hi Felix,

On Sat, 20 Apr 2024 at 16:41, Felix Natter via ubuntu-users <
ubuntu-users at lists.ubuntu.com> wrote:

> thank you for the quick reply.
>
No problem. I'm not always online - too much of a temptation when I should
be getting other things done.


> Unfortunately not: We have ca. 10 legacy computers (currently Scientific
> Linux 7). Some of them will be reinstalled with Ubuntu 22.04, many of
> them will be replaced.
> For the new computers, they will likely be variations of the above,  but
> we will (try to) reuse the NVIDIA GPUs (often GTX 1050 TI).
>
> Any recommendations are appreciated.
>

What follows is *indirect* advice, Like you, I have a bunch of computers
with varying specs (not as many as yours). The following anecdote might
prove helpful for you in your current situation:

This weekend's project was the repair of a Dell Optiplex 755 (small form
factor Desktop) which had a faulty 1TB HDD. The biggest problem was getting
into the computer itself, working out how to remove the HDD, working out
how to remove the original HDD and putting the (recently tested this
morning) replacement HDD in. This was done methodically, with the making of
notes, sketches etc, research of the topic on Google and the use of a very
helpful YouTube video.

I (and a friend) take in unwanted/broken computers, refurbish them with
Linux, and pass them on to people in old people's homes or people with
mental health problems (or their family/carers). Because of this, I have
allocated an A5 journal/notebook to my personal computers and they
effectively act as a computer log book.


> I think my best bet is to try both on the computers (start with non-hwe)
> and switch as necessary (see answer by Jeffrey)?
>
I use whatever kernel the Ubuntu installer provides as default. Your above
approach seems to be very sensible - go with defaults and adapt where
necessary :)

Best wishes,


Ian

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