r/arch • u/Weak_Coat_9036 Arch BTW • 1d ago

Question Does anyone use linux-mainline kernel?

I am so curious about this kernel that is on the AUR: https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/linux-mainline

Is basically the pure kernel compiled from main linux git, does anyone on this sub reddit use it, how is the experience, im really interested in it

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u/nikongod 1d ago

"Is basically the pure kernel compiled from main linux git"

Aren't the stable and lts kernels in arch also compiled directly from upstream sources?

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u/LFP-Throwaway-3982 1d ago

No, Arch does customize their kernel.

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u/iAmHidingHere 1d ago

No, they are patched.

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u/pbo-sab 1d ago

started using the mainline a week ago, but search for the miffe repository, is already compiled.

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u/BathroomTaboo 1d ago

I tried using a mainline configuration I compiled myself but had trouble getting it to run stable.

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u/elatllat 1d ago

https://github.com/archlinux/linux/commits/v7.2.11-arch1

Arch currently has 4 small patches, one being to name it *-arch.

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u/More-Explanation2788 22h ago

I use the mainline kernel compiled and signed by me on my pc. Works great. With all the drivers built into the kernel instead of modules, and only the drivers I need on my pc, it boots up very fast, which I like. And instead of saying “I use arch by the way” I say “I use a monolithic 7.3.0 kernel by the way.” And inside, I feel superior. I usually then get the answer “WHY? There are modules for everything you nutcase.”

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u/10F1 21h ago

No real point to use it.

I'm using cachy's kernel.