Step-by-step – XanMod Kernel Installation in Ubuntu 20.04 Guide

March 13, 2021 | By the+gnu+linux+evangelist.

GNU/Linux Ubuntu 20.04 Installing XanMod Kernel – QuickStart Guide

Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Install XanMod Kernel in Ubuntu 20.04 Focal LTS 64-bit GNU/Linux Desktop.

And XanMod Kernel for Ubuntu Focal is a general-purpose Linux Kernel distribution with Custom Settings and new Features. Built to provide a stable, responsive and smooth Desktop experience.

Moreover, XanMod Real-Time version is recommended for critical runtime applications such as Linux Gaming eSports, Streaming, live Productions and Ultra-Low Latency enthusiasts.

Finally, the XanMod Kernel main Features are:

  • Preemptive Full Tickless Kernel at 500Hz w/ Tuned CPU Core Scheduler.

  • RCU Boost for better responsiveness and lower overall system latency.

  • Full multi-core block layer runqueue requests for high I/O throughput.

  • Caching, Virtual Memory Manager and CPUFreq Governor improvements.

Especially relevant: the RT releases may not be fully compatible with several Kernel Modules like: NVIDIA GPU, VirtualBox, VMware Workstation/Player, and some other DKMS Modules.

Good to know how a valid Alternative is represented by the other ready-made Liquorix Kernel Setup.

Finally, XanMod supplies the following Kernel Flavors: Edge, Stable, LTS, and Cacule.

XanMod Kernel Ubuntu 20.04 Installation Guide - Featured
  1. 1. Launching Shell Emulator

    Open a Terminal window
    Ctrl+Alt+t on Desktop
    (Press “Enter” to Execute Commands)

    XanMod Kernel Ubuntu 20.04 Installation Guide - Open Terminal Shell Emulator

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