MX Linux saves the day for a Linux Mint user.

[Panwar108]

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[ChrisUK]

For future reference...

Most Distros (especially Debian-based like Mint) don't remove the old kernel when adding/updating a new one - the previous kernel should be accessible from the Grub menu under "Advanced options". So if it happens again, just boot from the old kernel

[rokytnji.1]

From a Former USMC grunt. I think you should delete the link in your name to your google blogspot. Just asking nicely an all.
I got no problemo with the non clickable "
STRENGTH AND HONOR - ALWAYS ! "

I fired a weapon before. I used to take things serious, But I am much better now.

Don't even ask me for a explanation.
Because If I gotta explain. You just would not understand.

Yeah . This forum and distro is cool beans. Pretty laid back and all. I like it here and at AntiX forums. I have no dog in a hunt at Manjero or Mint.

Happy Trails from The MX Linux Scooter Tramp Mod.

[Richard]

All in all, a great MX Linux rescue story.

[Stevo]

For future reference...

Most Distros (especially Debian-based like Mint) don't remove the old kernel when adding/updating a new one - the previous kernel should be accessible from the Grub menu under "Advanced options". So if it happens again, just boot from the old kernel

They may have done it like I did the 4.15.0-1 kernel upgrade in our test repo; MX 17.1 ships with the 4.15.4 kernel, but if you upgrade that from the TR, you end up with a 4.15.17 kernel overwriting the stock 4.15.4 one. I had to add a line to the kernel to get it to force rebuilds of proprietary video drivers like nvidia-driver. That makes me wonder if the Mint kernel upgrade might have failed to do so, since that sure reads like the symptoms of losing the video driver.

Of course, Debian's latest security update of Stretch's stock 4.9 kernel also caused a lot of headaches for many users, so they can't point fingers either.

[uncle mark]

There's a reason Mint classifies kernel updates as Danger Will Robinson by default. And if your hardware is fully supported, why would you?

[asqwerth]

For Spectre and meltdown patches?

[uncle mark]

For Spectre and meltdown patches?

I ain't eskeered o' no Spectre nor Meltdown.

[Panwar108]

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[asqwerth]

Hi, asqwerth
Are you referring to kernel patches for meltdown & spectre?....

I was not replying to your OP but to Uncle Mark's post below:

There's a reason Mint classifies kernel updates as Danger Will Robinson by default. And if your hardware is fully supported, why would you?

He was asking a general question and my general reply was that people might update kernels - even one that worked really well on your hardware - in order to get a newer version that had the necessary patches.