Liquorix Kernel

Liquorix Kernel on Debian

The Liquorix Kernel is an optimized version of the Linux kernel focused on desktop and gaming performance. It offers improved response times and performance through special configurations and patches.

Prerequisites

Debian installed and updated
Root or sudo rights

Step 1: Update System

First, update your system:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

Step 2: Add Repository

Add the Liquorix repository:

Install dependencies:
```
sudo apt install -y curl gpg
```

Add repository key:

curl -s 'https://liquorix.net/linux-liquorix-keyring.gpg' | sudo gpg --dearmor -o /usr/share/keyrings/liquorix-keyring.gpg

Set up repository:

echo 'deb [signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/liquorix-keyring.gpg] https://liquorix.net/debian $(lsb_release -cs) main' | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/liquorix.list

Update package sources:
```
sudo apt update
```

Step 3: Install Kernel

Install the Liquorix kernel and headers:

sudo apt install linux-image-liquorix-amd64 linux-headers-liquorix-amd64

Step 4: Reboot System

Restart the system to load the new kernel:

sudo reboot

Step 5: Verify Installation

After reboot, check the active kernel version:

uname -r

The output should show a Liquorix kernel version (e.g., 6.6.0-1-liquorix-amd64).

Troubleshooting

Boot Issues: If the new kernel doesn't start, you can select the standard Debian kernel in the GRUB menu.
DKMS Modules: For drivers like Nvidia, DKMS is important:
```
sudo apt install dkms
```

Conclusion

The Liquorix kernel can improve system performance, especially for desktop applications and gaming. If problems occur, you can always switch back to the standard kernel.