Ericwot:
Most importantly, I would like to know if Zorin OS can do this and have a slightly more recent kernel, not the newest either, but a little more recent, because when Linux Mint comes out something, it takes a while, really much longer than Zorin follows
While Zorin OS comes with a later kernel than the base, you can install a newer kernel as needed as well by using Mainline tool or TuxInvaders supplied unsigned kernel (for non-secure boot enabled systems.)
Updated as of Mar 28 2025
To install the Mainline Installer:
add the repository:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:cappelikan/ppa
Update sources and install:
sudo apt update && sudo apt install mainline
Launch Mainline from App Menu or terminal, and select the kernel you wish to test.
To use TuxInvader Kernel:
These are not Microsoft signed, so Secure Boot must be disabled in BIOS Settings.
Add repository:
If using Zorin OS 16:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:tuxinvader/lts-mainline
If usi…
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