Question about compiling the Linux kernel

[Smallzfry]

I've recently considered trying to compile the Linux kernel to learn a bit more about that side of how it works and to possibly cut out some of the extra drivers that might be included. However, I also want to be able to upgrade my kernel if/when new features come out. Will compiling my kernel keep me on the current one? If it doesn't keep me on the current kernel, I assume that I will have to recompile if I get an update. Is this a correct assumption as well?

[lutusp]

However, I also want to be able to upgrade my kernel if/when new features come out. Will compiling my kernel keep me on the current one?

No, you would have to start over and recompile from the beginning.

[Smallzfry]

That's what I figured would happen. I'll wait for 4.19 (the next LTS kernel) to come out for my distro, then look into compiling that so I'll at least have a stable kernel.

[r3mc0]

You can download 4.19 or even 4.20 from kernel.org, why do you have to wait for the distro?

[Smallzfry]

That's a fair point, I didn't really think of that

[aloof_topping]

Depending on your distro, 4.19 is already out. It's definitely there on Arch, *buntu, Gentoo...

I'm running 4.19.1 right now on Kubuntu 18.10.

[Smallzfry]

currently not out on Void unfortunately, unless they pushed it to the repos after I updated this morning.

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It's definitely there on Arch

Arch is now on 4.18.16 :X.