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Is it safe to install Linux kernel 3.12?

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Linux kernel 3.12 has been released but it's not available in Ubuntu's Software Updater. I can install it using this guide, but is it safe to install? I mean will it be as stable as 3.11? My current system is Ubuntu 13.10 64-bit with kernel 3.11.

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answered 2 Years ago warrdel · Accepted Answer

Anything you install outside of Ubuntu oficial repositories you are on your own.

If it works for you, good.

According to the Ubuntu wiki on mainline builds

The mainline kernels builds are produced for debugging purposes and therefore come with no support. Use them at your own risk.

They don't include the extra patches/drivers included in Ubuntu kernels, so you may experience some issues.