Linux Lite Kernel

[Valtam]

No prob Bob!

[Zead]

I had a suspend problems on all kernels I ever tried. On my ASUS F5VL laptop.

I tried these 3.15.0 and 4.0.0. kernels. No luck. I reverted back to the default Lite 2.4 kernel.

My laptop automatically wakes from the suspend. So I have to type in:

echo USB > /proc/acpi/wakeup
echo USB2 > /proc/acpi/wakeup

Then it stays suspended. BUT! When I resume from suspend, the suspend no longer works and I have a excesive CPU usage, around 45-100% "kworker" process is eating the CPU, and some another "K" process... I hoped it would be fixed in linux 4.0.0. :/

That's something you guys probably can't fix, right?

Anyway, kernel 3.15.0 always gave me a TSC calibration failed, and my Wi-Fi didn't work.

By the way, what does this mean? This should NOT be tested on your everyday machine unless you know how to remove the kernel from a tty.

I removed the kernels over Lite Tweaks (btw it always gave me "error: KERNELS", is that normal?), is there something else I should do to revert my system to original state before I installed these kernels? I don't know what "tty" is...

Is it normal on a GNU/Linux to have a glitchy suspend? Or is it just my laptop? I tried many distros, all had the same problem. How it works for you all?

[Valtam]

By the way, what does this mean? This should NOT be tested on your everyday machine unless you know how to remove the kernel from a tty.

It means you shouldn't use these kernels unless you know how to get out of a tight spot if the sh#t hits the fan. This is why we put that warning in. Unless you need a specific kernel for a specific reason, the stock kernel that ships with LL should be fine for most peoples needs. New kernels are only useful if you have brand new hardware or are using for example a new file system like btrfs, or you're waiting on a specific patch etc etc. Cheers.

[rokytnji]

And I just install them in case they speed up features and supply security fixes.
Some kernels boot faster and use less ram than others.

But I am not shy when it comes to testing kernels. I always keep a good backup.

[bfb]

Have installed Kernel 4.0 on my Acer Aspire V5-PG
Can only enter in recovery mode

USB not recognised, Wifi drvers not working, Mouse not showing

[N4RPS]

Hello!

Welcome to Linux Lite, and welcome to the forums.

Your need to reboot from recovery mode most likely means that the 4.0 Linux Lite kernel probably won't work for you. I have machines here that will not run the 3.19.0 kernel, which I believe is the highest Linux Lite kernel currently available. I had to revert back to a kernel where everything worked.

You will probably have to 'fall back' to the previous kernel. Boot from recovery mode, and the misbehaving kernel can then be uninstalled in Synaptic Package Manager (Install/Remove Software)...

73 DE N4RPS
Rob

[bfb]

Thanks for that. I was going to ask that very question, so your answer is both helpful and intelligent in its anticipation 

Before I do, this is what I get in the terminal
dpkg: error processing archive /var/cache/apt/archives/linux-image-linuxlite-4.0.0_0010_amd64.deb (--unpack):
subprocess new pre-installation script returned error exit status 1
Examining /etc/kernel/postrm.d .
run-parts: executing /etc/kernel/postrm.d/initramfs-tools 4.0.0-linuxlite /boot/vmlinuz-4.0.0-linuxlite
run-parts: executing /etc/kernel/postrm.d/zz-update-grub 4.0.0-linuxlite /boot/vmlinuz-4.0.0-linuxlite
Preparing to unpack .../linux-headers-linuxlite-4.0.0_0010_amd64.deb ...
Unpacking linux-headers-linuxlite-4.0.0 (0010) over (0010) ...
Errors were encountered while processing:
/var/cache/apt/archives/linux-image-linuxlite-4.0.0_0010_amd64.deb
E: Sub-process /usr/bin/dpkg returned an error code (1)
A package failed to install.  Trying to recover:
Setting up linux-headers-linuxlite-4.0.0 (0010) ...
Examining /etc/kernel/header_postinst.d.
run-parts: executing /etc/kernel/header_postinst.d/dkms 4.0.0-linuxlite /boot/vmlinuz-4.0.0-linuxlite
Error! Bad return status for module build on kernel: 4.0.0-linuxlite (x86_64)
Consult /var/lib/dkms/bcmwl/6.30.223.248+bdcom/build/make.log for more information.
Error! Bad return status for module build on kernel: 4.0.0-linuxlite (x86_64)
Consult /var/lib/dkms/virtualbox-gue

Does this give any clue as to the problem?

[rokytnji]

New install Jerry on a Dell Optiplex 755 given to me by the local IT dude at City Hall.
Running 4.0 Kernel after initial install.

Code:

System:    Host: misohorny1 Kernel: 4.0.0-linuxlite i686 (32 bit gcc: 4.8.2)
           Desktop: Xfce 4.11.8 (Gtk 2.24.23) info: xfce4-panel dm: lightdm
           Distro: Ubuntu 14.04 trusty
Machine:   System: Dell product: OptiPlex 755 Chassis: type: 6
           Mobo: Dell model: 0GM819 Bios: Dell v: A11 date: 08/04/2008
CPU:       Dual core Intel Core2 Duo E6550 (-MCP-) cache: 4096 KB
           flags: (lm nx pae sse sse2 sse3 ssse3 vmx) bmips: 9310
           clock speeds: min/max: 2000/2333 MHz 1: 2000 MHz 2: 2000 MHz
Memory:    Array-1 capacity: 8 GB devices: 4 EC: None
           Device-1: DIMM_1 size: 1 GB speed: 667 MHz type: DDR2 (Synchronous)
           bus width: 64 bits
           manufacturer: 7F7F7F0B00000000 part: NT1GT64U88D0BY-3C serial: 4603F855
           Device-2: DIMM_3 size: 1 GB speed: 667 MHz type: DDR2 (Synchronous)
           bus width: 64 bits
           manufacturer: 7F7F9E0000000000 part: CM2X1024-6400C5DHX serial: N/A
           Device-3: DIMM_2 size: 1 GB speed: 667 MHz type: DDR2 (Synchronous)
           bus width: 64 bits
           manufacturer: CE00000000000000 part: M3 78T2863DZS-CE6 serial: 432F2E53
           Device-4: DIMM_4 size: 1 GB speed: 667 MHz type: DDR2 (Synchronous)
           bus width: 64 bits
           manufacturer: CE00000000000000 part: M3 78T2863DZS-CE6 serial: 432F2E5D
Graphics:  Card: Intel 82Q35 Express Integrated Graphics Controller
           bus-ID: 00:02.0 chip-ID: 8086:29b2
           Display Server: X.org 1.15.1 drivers: intel (unloaded: fbdev,vesa)
           tty size: 80x24 Advanced Data: N/A for root
Audio:     Card Intel 82801I (ICH9 Family) HD Audio Controller
           driver: snd_hda_intel bus-ID: 00:1b.0 chip-ID: 8086:293e
           Sound: Advanced Linux Sound Architecture v: k4.0.0-linuxlite
Network:   Card-1: Intel 82566DM-2 Gigabit Network Connection
           driver: e1000e v: 2.3.2-k port: ecc0
           bus-ID: 00:19.0 chip-ID: 8086:10bd
           IF: eth0 state: down mac: <filter>
           Card-2: Realtek RTL8187B Wireless 802.11g 54Mbps Network Adapter
           driver: rtl8187 usb-ID: 002-002 chip-ID: 0bda:8189
           IF: wlan0 state: N/A mac: N/A
           WAN IP: <filter> IF: eth0 ip: N/A ip-v6: N/A
           IF: wlan0 ip: <filter> ip-v6: <filter>
Drives:    HDD Total Size: 2002.4GB (0.6% used)
           ID-1: /dev/sda model: WDC_WD2003FYPS size: 2000.4GB serial: WD-WCAVY5090310 temp: 35C
           ID-2: USB /dev/sdb model: OPAL size: 2.0GB serial: 0002FB714D840D95-0:0 temp: 0C
           Optical: /dev/sr0 model: HL-DT-ST CDRW/DVD GCCH10N
           rev: C103 dev-links: cdrom
           Features: speed: 48x multisession: yes
           audio: yes dvd: yes rw: cd-r,cd-rw state: running
Partition: ID-1: / size: 7.6G used: 3.7G (52%) fs: ext4 dev: /dev/sda1
           label: / uuid: cd4c81eb-3e28-4c84-a2cc-93c1992ba0e0
           ID-2: /home size: 77G used: 2.8G (4%) fs: ext4 dev: /dev/sda2
           label: /home uuid: 4d02afc2-2c6d-4309-928d-a7ccdb4b014c
           ID-3: /media/harry/OPAL size: 1.9G used: 820M (43%) fs: vfat dev: /dev/sdb1
           label: OPAL uuid: 9CD8-5E14
           ID-4: swap-1 size: 4.19GB used: 0.00GB (0%) fs: swap dev: /dev/sda3
           label: N/A uuid: abf8aeed-c89e-4cf8-a6a4-d8648b03a950
RAID:      System: supported: N/A
           No RAID devices: /proc/mdstat, md_mod kernel module present
           Unused Devices: none
Unmounted: ID-1: /dev/ram0 size: 0.07G label: N/A uuid: N/A
           ID-2: /dev/ram1 size: 0.07G label: N/A uuid: N/A
           ID-3: /dev/ram2 size: 0.07G label: N/A uuid: N/A
           ID-4: /dev/ram3 size: 0.07G label: N/A uuid: N/A
           ID-5: /dev/ram4 size: 0.07G label: N/A uuid: N/A
           ID-6: /dev/ram5 size: 0.07G label: N/A uuid: N/A
           ID-7: /dev/ram6 size: 0.07G label: N/A uuid: N/A
           ID-8: /dev/ram7 size: 0.07G label: N/A uuid: N/A
           ID-9: /dev/ram8 size: 0.07G label: N/A uuid: N/A
           ID-10: /dev/ram9 size: 0.07G label: N/A uuid: N/A
           ID-11: /dev/ram10 size: 0.07G label: N/A uuid: N/A
           ID-12: /dev/ram11 size: 0.07G label: N/A uuid: N/A
           ID-13: /dev/ram12 size: 0.07G label: N/A uuid: N/A
           ID-14: /dev/ram13 size: 0.07G label: N/A uuid: N/A
           ID-15: /dev/ram14 size: 0.07G label: N/A uuid: N/A
           ID-16: /dev/ram15 size: 0.07G label: N/A uuid: N/A
           ID-17: /dev/sda5 size: 262.14G
           fs: ext4 label: /data uuid: cf478cb9-3e25-4236-9118-801f1ae76212
           ID-18: /dev/sda6 size: 262.14G
           fs: ext4 label: /data2 uuid: 16c3c4b1-7067-4f94-8dd2-423c23ea427d
           ID-19: /dev/sda7 size: 1379.64G
           fs: ext4 label: /misc uuid: a14d3c77-5729-40ee-900a-4c792b99a9da
Sensors:   System Temperatures: cpu: 38.0C mobo: N/A
           Fan Speeds (in rpm): cpu: N/A
Info:      Processes: 175 Uptime: 1:07 Memory: 471.4/3897.7MB
           Init: Upstart v: 1.12.1 runlevel: 2 default: 2 Gcc sys: 4.8.2
           Client: Shell (sudo running in bash) inxi: 2.2.19

Not bad for a freebie. I added ram and wifi and 2TB drive and it works OK on Lite 2.4 just fine.

[Valtam]

Nice one rokytnji

[N4RPS]

Hello!

I now have one machine (Samsung RV515) now running 4.0 kernel. So far, so good...

73 DE N4RPS
Rob