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mt_arch_user

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[SOLVED] Rebooting after upgrades

I ran across a statement on the internet that stated it was not necessary to reboot my machine after doing updates/upgrades.  I've also heard that if it's on the internet it must be true.  :-)

So I'm here asking for an accurate answer.

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jl2

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Re: [SOLVED] Rebooting after upgrades

you have to restart active processes for the update to apply. this is done most easily with a reboot.
there are ways to patch the kernel during runtime. it's only worth the effort on servers with 100% uptime.

I don't think it's necessary to do a reboot directly after an update, but I'd do one occassionally.

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Fuxino

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Re: [SOLVED] Rebooting after upgrades

See: https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/System … r_upgrades

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seth

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Re: [SOLVED] Rebooting after upgrades

In addition nb. that if you update the kernel you'll no longer be able to load modules for the old (running) kernel what might be relevant for non-permanent devices or filesystems
You'd have to either
- pre-load potentially later required modules
- perserve the modules of the old kernel, https://aur.archlinux.org/packages?O=0& … dules-hook
- reboot
to deal w/ that.

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mt_arch_user

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From: Montana, USA

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Re: [SOLVED] Rebooting after upgrades

I guess I'll just reboot like I have been doing.

Thanks!