hp 15- ec0100ax and correct Linux kernel version

[davidcus]

I need install Linux distributive to this notebook.

What kernel version must I look for?

[WAWood · Accepted solution]

@davidcus 

I'm sorry, but HP does not provide support for Linux distros -- including boot and installation issues.

IF you replace the preloaded Windows OS with a Linux distro, or add a Linux distro, then you assume full responsibility for maintaining that -- including solving any problems with booting the other OS and/or installing the other OS.

Modern PCs with UEFI, instead of the older BIOS, are especially difficult to install because you have to go into the UEFI settings and make several changes before you can even boot from a USB stick -- and we are unable to assist in that work.

Your best bet for support now is to contact the support forum of the distro you are using.

Good Luck

[pepe999]

Hi,

Kernel is not that important unless you have a fairly new computer and need a support for a new hardware such as wireless or audio adapter. Try few live distributions and then pick the best one for your need. Latest linux kernel released by Linus Torvalds is 5.14.5. I use 5.11 on linux Mint and the laptop performance is spot on. X-Plane 11 gives me 60 degrees on the CPU and even less on the GPU.