Debian is a Linux-based operating system. The Linux kernel is the core component of any Linux-based operating system, acting as a bridge between the hardware and the software. It manages critical tasks such as memory allocation, process scheduling, device drivers, and file system interactions. Linux kernel development is an active process. The Linux kernel may be old if you use the stable version of Debian. Updating your Linux kernel is crucial for security, performance, and hardware compatibility. For example, the Debian 12 stable version consists of Linux kernel version 6.1. Debian repository contains the latest Linux kernel version and can be installed in the system. The following are the procedures for updating the kernel from the stable version of Debian to the new one.
Check the current kernel version
Apply the following command in the terminal to see the kernel version.
uname -r
