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[SOLVED] bpo.2 vs bpo.3 on Backported Linux Kernel.

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[SOLVED] bpo.2 vs bpo.3 on Backported Linux Kernel.

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I'm about to install the newest kernel from Backports on Buster. I noticed that I have two options. Linux-kernel-5.4.0-0.bpo.2-amd64 and Linux-kernel-5.4.0-0.bpo.3-amd64

What is the difference between the two?

Does a higher number represent the most recent version?
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Re: bpo.2-amd64 vs bpo.3-amd64 on Backported Linux Kernel.

#2 Post by sunrat »

Xeno Idaltu wrote:Does a higher number represent the most recent version?
Yes
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Re: [SOLVED] bpo.2 vs bpo.3 on Backported Linux Kernel.

#3 Post by Head_on_a_Stick »

The kernel metapackage should be installed to keep the version updated, see my [FAQ] for details. Same goes for the headers (if you need them).
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