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by AnonCoward42 657 days ago
> Rebootless atomic updates - no more interruptions

Does it mean the same as in all other distros when you install packages and they restart the services? Or does it actually replace the kernel as well? Maybe a stupid question, but the latter would be revolutionary, even if it is technically already possible, but very elaborated.

If the latter is not true, you should still reboot after a kernel update and there is not much difference to most other distributions.
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Palomides 657 days ago
linux (the kernel) supports "Kernel Live Patching" and several distros provide the updates to do it
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AnonCoward42 657 days ago
As I said. It is technically possible, but it is relatively elaborated (for the provider of these patches). As far as I know you don't get them without having an online account at the provider of these patches.

But the questions was: Does SerpentOS have the ability to change the kernel without reboot?

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> This will mean that the /lib/modules tree may not have the current kernel version, but the OS will still be usable while having had a live atomic update. Of course, to use the new kernel you must reboot. Unlike other atomic OS implementations, it will be up to you when you do so: no more deferred updates!

https://serpentos.com/blog/2024/04/30/calm-before-the-storm/...

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