Step-by-step – Build Kernel Lubuntu 22.04 Guide

GNU/Linux Lubuntu 22.04 Build New Kernel from Source Code Guide

Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-step How to Build and Install a New Custom Kernel from Source Code in Lubuntu 22.04 LTS GNU/Linux Desktop.

And this Lubuntu 22.04 Kernel Setup make use of the latest Source Code.

Again this tutorial make it the Easy Way and so is intended especially for Beginners.

Possibly, a very good Alternative for Desktops is represented by the ready-made XanMod and Liquorix Kernel Setup.

Important to know how this Setup does Not change your existing System and so in any case you will be able to startup with the current Kernel from the GRUB Splash Screen.

For further advanced Kernel Configuration instructions you may see the Linux Kernel Documentation.

Especially relevant: for a Non Bootable System before see: How to Chroot on Lubuntu GNU/Linux Tutorial.

Finally, this guide includes detailed instructions about to Updating Linux Firmware on Lubuntu.

1. 1. Installing Dependencies

   Open a Terminal Shell emulator window
   (Press “Enter” to Execute Commands)

   
   First, Upgrade Lubuntu System with:

   sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade

   Authenticate with the User Admin Pass.
   If Got “User is Not in Sudoers file” then see: How to Enable sudo.

   How to QuickStart with Command Line on Lubuntu GNU/Linux

   Bash Shell Lubuntu QuickStart Guide

   Getting-Started with Command Line on Lubuntu Linux
   Reboot:

   sudo reboot

   And then play:

   sudo apt install build-essential libncurses5-dev fakeroot xz-utils libelf-dev bison flex dwarves

2. 2. Making Target Directory

   Now make the Target Folder
   With:

   mkdir ~/kernel