I did that for a while because of compatibility issues with a newer laptop, it works but generally if there is no reason it's way easier to stay with the provided packages. Compiling weekly due to security patches becomes annoying over time for no real gain other than the version number
reply> The build takes about 30-45 minutes
replyIf you don't actually need all the drivers, you can use "make localmodconfig" to substantially reduce that. My local kernels build in 90 seconds on a 32-thread desktop machine :)
The kernel is a lot more stable than people think: I run the daily linux-next on my Debian stable gaming PC to look for bugs, and I don't find very many.
I miss the days when my 486 took about 12 hours to compile a kernel
replyOr it took >15 minutes to generate PGP 2.x private keys due to entropy generation and prime calculations/tests.
replywhat about your carbon footprint
replyI build using excess solar from my house. The build host is a small arm64 SBC that doesn’t require cooling in my passively cooled garage.
replyThe resources behind your post likely have a larger carbon footprint.
Turn the shed light off overnight and you’re at net zero
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