Re: Does "secure" old-stable kernel exist with required intel GPU support?

[David Christensen]

On 3/11/25 19:07, Felix Miata wrote:
I'm not sure the subject is asking the right question, but determining available
versions of any Debian package has always vexed me.


I look up packages on this page:

https://www.debian.org/distrib/packages



If I scroll down to the "Search package directories" section, enter the 
following:

        Keyword         kernel-image amd64
        Search on       Descriptions
        Distribution    oldstable

And click "Search", I see:

https://packages.debian.org/search?keywords=kernel-image+amd64&searchon=all&suite=oldstable&section=all


It looks like the kernel in the newest Debian Installer is:

kernel-image-5.10.0-34-amd64-di


But, trying to determine hardware support based on software versions is 
something that has always vexed me as well  I suggest downloading the 
newest d-i and doing a fresh install onto a security erased SSD with 
your desktop of choice.  If it works, you are done.


If not, or if you are curious, STFW Debian Backports:

https://packages.debian.org/search?keywords=kernel-image+amd64&searchon=all&section=all&suite=bullseye-backports

I see:

kernel-image-6.1.0-0.deb11.21-amd64-di

I do not know if this d-i kernel can be inserted into a Bulleye 
installation (?).


David