I dont know if this is the correct place to ask this question, but is it possible to install the Linux-Libre kernel in my Manjaro machine? Could I go back to my default kernel if things don’t work out? If so, how?

I would say that I gnu/linux for the ethical reasons so the less propietary stuff the better right? I only use my machine for gaming. I have an AMD card, wired peripherials and an ethernet connection so I think drivers won’t be too much of an issue. I’d call myself a Linux noob, so if you could point or give me a step by step guide I would appreciate it very much.

As far as I got by myself was the download section, but I dont really know what to download and what to do after that.

Thank you very much uwu

  • TheImpressiveX
    5·
    3 years ago

    I was going to suggest using Jxself’s apt repository, but I just read that you use Manjaro.

    It seems like the Linux-libre kernel is in the AUR. I don’t use Arch and have never used Arch-based distros, so I can’t say how well it will work.

    If all else fails and you are insistent on using the Linux-libre kernel, you can just install a 100% libre distribution. There are ones that are Arch-based, if you so desire.

    • Pan_de_dulceOP
      2·
      3 years ago

      Thank you for sharing it anyway. My brother uses Mint, so maybe that one could work. I don’ t know why I didn’t think of the AUR. Sadly it didn’t work. Maybe I’ll try it again sometime in a virtual machine so I don’t have to worry about something breaking.