Kernels - Revision history

Fossdd at 14:19, 29 January 2026

2026-01-29T14:19:58Z

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	* {{Pkg\|linux-lts}} — Long-term support kernel, configured for a generous selection of hardware.		* {{Pkg\|linux-lts}} — Long-term support kernel, configured for a generous selection of hardware.
	* {{Pkg\|linux-virt}} — Long-term support kernel, configured for VM guests (disables most hardware in favor of a commonly-virtualized subset of drivers).		* {{Pkg\|linux-virt}} — Long-term support kernel, configured for VM guests (disables most hardware in favor of a commonly-virtualized subset of drivers).
	* {{Pkg\|linux-stable}} — Stable kernel, configured for a generous selection of hardware – <i>only supported in <code>community</code>. For Alpine Linux 3.22 and older there was {{pkg\|linux-edge\|branch=v3.21\|arch=}}; see Release Notes for Alpine 3.23.0: [[Release_Notes_for_Alpine_3.23.0#linux-stable_replaces_linux-edge \|linux-stable replaces linux-edge]].</i>		* {{Pkg\|linux-stable}} — Stable kernel, configured for a generous selection of hardware
	* {{pkg\|linux-rpi\|arch=}} — Raspberry Pi's kernel, configured for the Raspberry Pi. <i>For Alpine 3.18 and older there is also {{pkg\|linux-rpi2\|branch=v3.18\|arch=}} and {{pkg\|linux-rpi4\|branch=v3.18\|arch=}}, optimized for the Raspberry Pi 2 and 4, respectively.</i>		** <i>only supported in <code>community</code>.
	* {{Pkg\|linux-openpax}} — Kernel with OpenPAX patches that provide a layer of defense against memory safety-related vulnerabilities – <i>only supported in <code>community</code>.</i>		** For Alpine Linux 3.22 and older, there was {{pkg\|linux-edge\|branch=v3.21\|arch=}}; see Release Notes for Alpine 3.23.0: [[Release_Notes_for_Alpine_3.23.0#linux-stable_replaces_linux-edge \|linux-stable replaces linux-edge]].</i>
			* {{pkg\|linux-rpi\|arch=}} — Raspberry Pi's kernel, configured for the Raspberry Pi.
			** <i>For Alpine Linux 3.18 and older, there is also {{pkg\|linux-rpi2\|branch=v3.18\|arch=}} and {{pkg\|linux-rpi4\|branch=v3.18\|arch=}}, optimized for the Raspberry Pi 2 and 4, respectively.</i>
			* {{Pkg\|linux-openpax}} — Kernel with OpenPAX patches that provide a layer of defense against memory safety-related vulnerabilities
			** <i>only supported in <code>community</code>.</i>

	For installing a custom kernel, see [[Custom Kernel]]. To select a specific kernel or firmware packages during installation from the Alpine ISO, simply install the desired kernel flavor and firmware packages with {{ic\|apk add}} before running {{ic\|setup-alpine}}.		For installing a custom kernel, see [[Custom Kernel]]. To select a specific kernel or firmware packages during installation from the Alpine ISO, simply install the desired kernel flavor and firmware packages with {{ic\|apk add}} before running {{ic\|setup-alpine}}.

John3-16: 1. Added See also: Kernel Live Patching (KLP); 2. Style/grammar amendments.

2025-12-30T05:36:23Z

1. Added See also: Kernel Live Patching (KLP); 2. Style/grammar amendments.

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	* {{Pkg\|linux-lts}} — Long-term support kernel, configured for a generous selection of hardware.		* {{Pkg\|linux-lts}} — Long-term support kernel, configured for a generous selection of hardware.
	* {{Pkg\|linux-virt}} — Long-term support kernel, configured for VM guests (disables most hardware in favor of a commonly-virtualized subset of drivers).		* {{Pkg\|linux-virt}} — Long-term support kernel, configured for VM guests (disables most hardware in favor of a commonly-virtualized subset of drivers).
	* {{Pkg\|linux-stable}} — Stable kernel, configured for a generous selection of hardware – <i>only supported in <code>community</code>. For Alpine Linux 3.22 and older there was {{pkg\|linux-edge\|branch=v3.21\|arch=}}; see [[Release_Notes_for_Alpine_3.23.0#linux-stable_replaces_linux-edge]].</i>		* {{Pkg\|linux-stable}} — Stable kernel, configured for a generous selection of hardware – <i>only supported in <code>community</code>. For Alpine Linux 3.22 and older there was {{pkg\|linux-edge\|branch=v3.21\|arch=}}; see Release Notes for Alpine 3.23.0: [[Release_Notes_for_Alpine_3.23.0#linux-stable_replaces_linux-edge \|linux-stable replaces linux-edge]].</i>
	* {{pkg\|linux-rpi\|arch=}} — Raspberry Pi's kernel, configured for the Raspberry Pi. <i>For Alpine 3.18 and older there is also {{pkg\|linux-rpi2\|branch=v3.18\|arch=}} and {{pkg\|linux-rpi4\|branch=v3.18\|arch=}}, optimized for the Raspberry Pi 2 and 4, respectively.</i>		* {{pkg\|linux-rpi\|arch=}} — Raspberry Pi's kernel, configured for the Raspberry Pi. <i>For Alpine 3.18 and older there is also {{pkg\|linux-rpi2\|branch=v3.18\|arch=}} and {{pkg\|linux-rpi4\|branch=v3.18\|arch=}}, optimized for the Raspberry Pi 2 and 4, respectively.</i>
	* {{Pkg\|linux-openpax}} — Kernel with OpenPAX patches that ~~provides~~ a layer of defense against memory safety-related vulnerabilities – <i>only supported in <code>community</code>.</i>		* {{Pkg\|linux-openpax}} — Kernel with OpenPAX patches that provide a layer of defense against memory safety-related vulnerabilities – <i>only supported in <code>community</code>.</i>

	For installing a custom kernel, see [[Custom Kernel]]. To select a specific kernel or firmware packages during installation from the Alpine ISO, simply install the desired kernel flavor and firmware packages with {{ic\|apk add}} before running {{ic\|setup-alpine}}.		For installing a custom kernel, see [[Custom Kernel]]. To select a specific kernel or firmware packages during installation from the Alpine ISO, simply install the desired kernel flavor and firmware packages with {{ic\|apk add}} before running {{ic\|setup-alpine}}.
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	== Firmware ==		== Firmware ==

	The {{Pkg\|linux-firmware}} meta-package is included in the [[Installation\|default installation]], and depends on all firmware. It is a large download and due to this reason, installation of this package can produce errors on [[Installation#Diskless Mode\|diskless]] or [[Installation#Data Disk Mode\|data disk]] modes. If such errors occur, switch to [[Installation#System Disk Mode\|system disk]] mode.		The {{Pkg\|linux-firmware}} meta-package is included in the [[Installation\|default installation]] and depends on all firmware. It is a large download and due to this reason, installation of this package can produce errors on [[Installation#Diskless Mode\|diskless]] or [[Installation#Data Disk Mode\|data disk]] modes. If such errors occur, switch to [[Installation#System Disk Mode\|system disk]] mode.

	You may be better served by installing only the firmware that you need (see {{Pkg\|linux-firmware-*}}), or {{Pkg\|linux-firmware-none}} if you do not require any firmware. If you are unsure which firmware you need, boot with no firmware installed, and then run the command below to to get an idea. {{Cmd\|<nowiki># dmesg\|grep firmware</nowiki>}}		You may be better served by installing only the firmware that you need (see {{Pkg\|linux-firmware-*}}), or {{Pkg\|linux-firmware-none}} if you do not require any firmware. If you are unsure which firmware you need, boot with no firmware installed, and then run the command below to to get an idea. {{Cmd\|<nowiki># dmesg\|grep firmware</nowiki>}}
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	Be aware that most firmware is non-free.		Be aware that most firmware is non-free.

	[[Alpine kernel module support\|Alpine ~~kernel module support~~]](AKMS) page has information on the out-of-tree kernel module driver packages available in Alpine Linux and [[Alpine kernel module support#Using AKMS\|how to use]] them.		[[Alpine kernel module support\|Alpine Kernel Module Support]] (AKMS) page has information about the out-of-tree kernel module driver packages available in Alpine Linux and [[Alpine kernel module support#Using AKMS\|how to use]] them.

	== Experimental Kernels ==		== Experimental Kernels ==
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	* [[Custom Kernel]]		* [[Custom Kernel]]
	* [[How to build the Alpine Linux kernel]]		* [[How to build the Alpine Linux kernel]]
			* [[Kernel_live_patching\|Kernel Live Patching (KLP)]]
	* [https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Kernel Kernel - Archwiki]		* [https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Kernel Kernel - Archwiki]

	[[category:Kernel]]		[[category:Kernel]]

John3-16: Style/grammar amendments

2025-12-28T02:48:10Z

Style/grammar amendments

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	Alpine Linux has several kernels (see {{Pkg\|linux-*}}) designed to suit different situations.		Alpine Linux has several kernels (see {{Pkg\|linux-*}}), designed to suit different situations.

	* {{Pkg\|linux-lts}} — Long-term support kernel, configured for a generous selection of hardware		* {{Pkg\|linux-lts}} — Long-term support kernel, configured for a generous selection of hardware.
	** {{Pkg\|linux-virt}} — Long-term support kernel, configured for VM guests (disables most hardware in favor of a commonly-virtualized subset of drivers)		* {{Pkg\|linux-virt}} — Long-term support kernel, configured for VM guests (disables most hardware in favor of a commonly-virtualized subset of drivers).
	* {{Pkg\|linux-stable}} — Stable kernel, configured for a generous selection of hardware <i>~~Only~~ supported in <code>community</code>. For Alpine 3.22 and older there was {{pkg\|linux-edge\|branch=v3.21\|arch=}}, see [[Release_Notes_for_Alpine_3.23.0#linux-stable_replaces_linux-edge]]</i>		* {{Pkg\|linux-stable}} — Stable kernel, configured for a generous selection of hardware – <i>only supported in <code>community</code>. For Alpine Linux 3.22 and older there was {{pkg\|linux-edge\|branch=v3.21\|arch=}}; see [[Release_Notes_for_Alpine_3.23.0#linux-stable_replaces_linux-edge]].</i>
			* {{pkg\|linux-rpi\|arch=}} — Raspberry Pi's kernel, configured for the Raspberry Pi. <i>For Alpine 3.18 and older there is also {{pkg\|linux-rpi2\|branch=v3.18\|arch=}} and {{pkg\|linux-rpi4\|branch=v3.18\|arch=}}, optimized for the Raspberry Pi 2 and 4, respectively.</i>
	* {{pkg\|linux-rpi\|arch=}} — Raspberry Pi's kernel, configured for the Raspberry Pi. <i>For Alpine 3.18 and older there is also {{pkg\|linux-rpi2\|branch=v3.18\|arch=}} and {{pkg\|linux-rpi4\|branch=v3.18\|arch=}} optimized for the Raspberry Pi 2 and 4 respectively.</i>		* {{Pkg\|linux-openpax}} — Kernel with OpenPAX patches that provides a layer of defense against memory safety-related vulnerabilities – <i>only supported in <code>community</code>.</i>
	* {{Pkg\|linux-openpax}} — Kernel with OpenPAX patches ~~which provide~~ a layer of defense against memory safety-related vulnerabilities. <i>~~Only~~ supported in <code>community</code></i>

	For installing a custom kernel, see [[Custom Kernel]]. To select a specific kernel or firmware packages during installation from the Alpine ISO, simply install the desired kernel flavor and firmware packages with {{ic\|apk add}} before running {{ic\|setup-alpine}}.		For installing a custom kernel, see [[Custom Kernel]]. To select a specific kernel or firmware packages during installation from the Alpine ISO, simply install the desired kernel flavor and firmware packages with {{ic\|apk add}} before running {{ic\|setup-alpine}}.
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	The {{Pkg\|linux-firmware}} meta-package is included in the [[Installation\|default installation]], and depends on all firmware. It is a large download and due to this reason, installation of this package can produce errors on [[Installation#Diskless Mode\|diskless]] or [[Installation#Data Disk Mode\|data disk]] modes. If such errors occur, switch to [[Installation#System Disk Mode\|system disk]] mode.		The {{Pkg\|linux-firmware}} meta-package is included in the [[Installation\|default installation]], and depends on all firmware. It is a large download and due to this reason, installation of this package can produce errors on [[Installation#Diskless Mode\|diskless]] or [[Installation#Data Disk Mode\|data disk]] modes. If such errors occur, switch to [[Installation#System Disk Mode\|system disk]] mode.

	You may be better served by installing only the firmware you need (see {{Pkg\|linux-firmware-*}}), or {{Pkg\|linux-firmware-none}} if you do not require any firmware. If you~~'re~~ unsure which firmware you need, boot with no firmware installed and run below ~~command~~ to to get an idea. {{Cmd\|<nowiki># dmesg\|grep firmware</nowiki>}}		You may be better served by installing only the firmware that you need (see {{Pkg\|linux-firmware-*}}), or {{Pkg\|linux-firmware-none}} if you do not require any firmware. If you are unsure which firmware you need, boot with no firmware installed, and then run the command below to to get an idea. {{Cmd\|<nowiki># dmesg\|grep firmware</nowiki>}}

	Be aware that most firmware is non-free.		Be aware that most firmware is non-free.
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	== Experimental Kernels ==		== Experimental Kernels ==

	Some kernels are not well tested and are ~~therefor~~ only available in the testing repository. Use at your own risk.		Some kernels are not well tested and are therefore only available in the testing repository. Use at your own risk.

	* {{pkg\|linux-asahi\|arch=aarch64}} — Apple Silicon devices, see https://asahilinux.org/		* {{pkg\|linux-asahi\|arch=aarch64}} — Apple Silicon devices, see https://asahilinux.org/

Prabuanand: added wikilinks and reference to akms

2025-12-09T09:37:19Z

added wikilinks and reference to akms

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	== Firmware ==		== Firmware ==

	The {{Pkg\|linux-firmware}} meta-package is included in the [[Installation\|default installation]], and depends on all firmware. It is a large download. You may be better served by installing only the firmware you need (see {{Pkg\|linux-firmware-*}}), or {{Pkg\|linux-firmware-none}} if you do not require any firmware. If you're unsure which firmware you need, boot with no firmware installed and run {{ic\|dmesg ~~\|~~ grep firmware}} ~~to get an idea.~~ Be aware that most firmware is non-free.		The {{Pkg\|linux-firmware}} meta-package is included in the [[Installation\|default installation]], and depends on all firmware. It is a large download and due to this reason, installation of this package can produce errors on [[Installation#Diskless Mode\|diskless]] or [[Installation#Data Disk Mode\|data disk]] modes. If such errors occur, switch to [[Installation#System Disk Mode\|system disk]] mode.

			You may be better served by installing only the firmware you need (see {{Pkg\|linux-firmware-*}}), or {{Pkg\|linux-firmware-none}} if you do not require any firmware. If you're unsure which firmware you need, boot with no firmware installed and run below command to to get an idea. {{Cmd\|<nowiki># dmesg\|grep firmware</nowiki>}}

			Be aware that most firmware is non-free.

			[[Alpine kernel module support\|Alpine kernel module support]](AKMS) page has information on the out-of-tree kernel module driver packages available in Alpine Linux and [[Alpine kernel module support#Using AKMS\|how to use]] them.

	== Experimental Kernels ==		== Experimental Kernels ==

Prabuanand: fixed typo

2025-12-09T05:32:23Z

fixed typo

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	* {{pkg\|linux-rpi\|arch=}} — Raspberry Pi's kernel, configured for the Raspberry Pi. <i>For Alpine 3.18 and older there is also {{pkg\|linux-rpi2\|branch=v3.18\|arch=}} and {{pkg\|linux-rpi4\|branch=v3.18\|arch=}} optimized for the Raspberry Pi 2 and 4 respectively.</i>		* {{pkg\|linux-rpi\|arch=}} — Raspberry Pi's kernel, configured for the Raspberry Pi. <i>For Alpine 3.18 and older there is also {{pkg\|linux-rpi2\|branch=v3.18\|arch=}} and {{pkg\|linux-rpi4\|branch=v3.18\|arch=}} optimized for the Raspberry Pi 2 and 4 respectively.</i>
	* {{Pkg\|linux-openpax}} — Kernel with OpenPAX patches which provide a layer of defense against memory safety-related vulnerabilities. <i>Only supported in <code>community</code>		* {{Pkg\|linux-openpax}} — Kernel with OpenPAX patches which provide a layer of defense against memory safety-related vulnerabilities. <i>Only supported in <code>community</code></i>

	For installing a custom kernel, see [[Custom Kernel]]. To select a specific kernel or firmware packages during installation from the Alpine ISO, simply install the desired kernel flavor and firmware packages with {{ic\|apk add}} before running {{ic\|setup-alpine}}.		For installing a custom kernel, see [[Custom Kernel]]. To select a specific kernel or firmware packages during installation from the Alpine ISO, simply install the desired kernel flavor and firmware packages with {{ic\|apk add}} before running {{ic\|setup-alpine}}.

Fossdd at 19:40, 3 December 2025

2025-12-03T19:40:45Z

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	* {{pkg\|linux-rpi\|arch=}} — Raspberry Pi's kernel, configured for the Raspberry Pi. <i>For Alpine 3.18 and older there is also {{pkg\|linux-rpi2\|branch=v3.18\|arch=}} and {{pkg\|linux-rpi4\|branch=v3.18\|arch=}} optimized for the Raspberry Pi 2 and 4 respectively.</i>		* {{pkg\|linux-rpi\|arch=}} — Raspberry Pi's kernel, configured for the Raspberry Pi. <i>For Alpine 3.18 and older there is also {{pkg\|linux-rpi2\|branch=v3.18\|arch=}} and {{pkg\|linux-rpi4\|branch=v3.18\|arch=}} optimized for the Raspberry Pi 2 and 4 respectively.</i>
	* {{Pkg\|linux-openpax}} — Kernel with OpenPAX patches which provide a layer of defense against memory safety-related vulnerabilities.		* {{Pkg\|linux-openpax}} — Kernel with OpenPAX patches which provide a layer of defense against memory safety-related vulnerabilities. <i>Only supported in <code>community</code>

	For installing a custom kernel, see [[Custom Kernel]]. To select a specific kernel or firmware packages during installation from the Alpine ISO, simply install the desired kernel flavor and firmware packages with {{ic\|apk add}} before running {{ic\|setup-alpine}}.		For installing a custom kernel, see [[Custom Kernel]]. To select a specific kernel or firmware packages during installation from the Alpine ISO, simply install the desired kernel flavor and firmware packages with {{ic\|apk add}} before running {{ic\|setup-alpine}}.

Fossdd at 19:40, 3 December 2025

2025-12-03T19:40:14Z

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	* {{Pkg\|linux-lts}} — Long-term support kernel, configured for a generous selection of hardware		* {{Pkg\|linux-lts}} — Long-term support kernel, configured for a generous selection of hardware
	** {{Pkg\|linux-virt}} — Long-term support kernel, configured for VM guests (disables most hardware in favor of a commonly-virtualized subset of drivers)		** {{Pkg\|linux-virt}} — Long-term support kernel, configured for VM guests (disables most hardware in favor of a commonly-virtualized subset of drivers)
	* {{Pkg\|linux-stable}} — Stable kernel, configured for a generous selection of hardware <i>Only supported in <code>community</code>. For Alpine 3.21 and older there was {{pkg\|linux-edge\|branch=v3.21\|arch=}}, see [[Release_Notes_for_Alpine_3.23.0#linux-stable_replaces_linux-edge]]</i>		* {{Pkg\|linux-stable}} — Stable kernel, configured for a generous selection of hardware <i>Only supported in <code>community</code>. For Alpine 3.22 and older there was {{pkg\|linux-edge\|branch=v3.21\|arch=}}, see [[Release_Notes_for_Alpine_3.23.0#linux-stable_replaces_linux-edge]]</i>

	* {{pkg\|linux-rpi\|arch=}} — Raspberry Pi's kernel, configured for the Raspberry Pi. <i>For Alpine 3.18 and older there is also {{pkg\|linux-rpi2\|branch=v3.18\|arch=}} and {{pkg\|linux-rpi4\|branch=v3.18\|arch=}} optimized for the Raspberry Pi 2 and 4 respectively.</i>		* {{pkg\|linux-rpi\|arch=}} — Raspberry Pi's kernel, configured for the Raspberry Pi. <i>For Alpine 3.18 and older there is also {{pkg\|linux-rpi2\|branch=v3.18\|arch=}} and {{pkg\|linux-rpi4\|branch=v3.18\|arch=}} optimized for the Raspberry Pi 2 and 4 respectively.</i>

Fossdd at 19:40, 3 December 2025

2025-12-03T19:40:07Z

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	* {{Pkg\|linux-lts}} — Long-term support kernel, configured for a generous selection of hardware		* {{Pkg\|linux-lts}} — Long-term support kernel, configured for a generous selection of hardware
	** {{Pkg\|linux-virt}} — Long-term support kernel, configured for VM guests (disables most hardware in favor of a commonly-virtualized subset of drivers)		** {{Pkg\|linux-virt}} — Long-term support kernel, configured for VM guests (disables most hardware in favor of a commonly-virtualized subset of drivers)
	* {{Pkg\|linux-stable}} — Stable kernel, configured for a generous selection of hardware <i>Only supported in <code>community</code></i>		* {{Pkg\|linux-stable}} — Stable kernel, configured for a generous selection of hardware <i>Only supported in <code>community</code>. For Alpine 3.21 and older there was {{pkg\|linux-edge\|branch=v3.21\|arch=}}, see [[Release_Notes_for_Alpine_3.23.0#linux-stable_replaces_linux-edge]]</i>

	* {{pkg\|linux-rpi\|arch=}} — Raspberry Pi's kernel, configured for the Raspberry Pi. <i>For Alpine 3.18 and older there is also {{pkg\|linux-rpi2\|branch=v3.18\|arch=}} and {{pkg\|linux-rpi4\|branch=v3.18\|arch=}} optimized for the Raspberry Pi 2 and 4 respectively.</i>		* {{pkg\|linux-rpi\|arch=}} — Raspberry Pi's kernel, configured for the Raspberry Pi. <i>For Alpine 3.18 and older there is also {{pkg\|linux-rpi2\|branch=v3.18\|arch=}} and {{pkg\|linux-rpi4\|branch=v3.18\|arch=}} optimized for the Raspberry Pi 2 and 4 respectively.</i>
	* {{Pkg\|linux-openpax}} — Kernel with OpenPAX patches which provide a layer of defense against memory safety-related vulnerabilities.		* {{Pkg\|linux-openpax}} — Kernel with OpenPAX patches which provide a layer of defense against memory safety-related vulnerabilities.

Prabuanand: Undo revision 31297 by Prabuanand (talk)

2025-10-30T03:57:15Z

Undo revision 31297 by Prabuanand (talk)

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	* {{pkg\|linux-elm\|arch=aarch64}} — Elm chromebooks		* {{pkg\|linux-elm\|arch=aarch64}} — Elm chromebooks
	* {{pkg\|linux-gru\|arch=aarch64}} — Gru chromebooks		* {{pkg\|linux-gru\|arch=aarch64}} — Gru chromebooks
	* {{Pkg\|linux-eswin}} — [https://github.com/jmontleon/linux-eswin ~~Hifive premier p550 and other ESWIN EIC7700 based~~ RISC-V ~~SoC's]~~		* {{Pkg\|linux-eswin}} — [https://github.com/jmontleon/linux-eswin Linux lts kernel] - RISC-V
	* {{pkg\|linux-sophgo\|arch=riscv64}} — Sophgo RISC-V SoC's		* {{pkg\|linux-sophgo\|arch=riscv64}} — Sophgo RISC-V SoC's
	* {{pkg\|linux-p550\|arch=riscv64}} — SiFive P550 RISC-V SoC's		* {{pkg\|linux-p550\|arch=riscv64}} — SiFive P550 RISC-V SoC's

Prabuanand: changed description

2025-10-30T03:45:33Z

changed description

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	* {{pkg\|linux-elm\|arch=aarch64}} — Elm chromebooks		* {{pkg\|linux-elm\|arch=aarch64}} — Elm chromebooks
	* {{pkg\|linux-gru\|arch=aarch64}} — Gru chromebooks		* {{pkg\|linux-gru\|arch=aarch64}} — Gru chromebooks
	* {{Pkg\|linux-eswin}} — [https://github.com/jmontleon/linux-eswin ~~Linux lts kernel] -~~ RISC-V		* {{Pkg\|linux-eswin}} — [https://github.com/jmontleon/linux-eswin Hifive premier p550 and other ESWIN EIC7700 based RISC-V SoC's]
	* {{pkg\|linux-sophgo\|arch=riscv64}} — Sophgo RISC-V SoC's		* {{pkg\|linux-sophgo\|arch=riscv64}} — Sophgo RISC-V SoC's
	* {{pkg\|linux-p550\|arch=riscv64}} — SiFive P550 RISC-V SoC's		* {{pkg\|linux-p550\|arch=riscv64}} — SiFive P550 RISC-V SoC's

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	* {{Pkg\|linux-lts}} — Long-term support kernel, configured for a generous selection of hardware.		* {{Pkg\|linux-lts}} — Long-term support kernel, configured for a generous selection of hardware.
	* {{Pkg\|linux-virt}} — Long-term support kernel, configured for VM guests (disables most hardware in favor of a commonly-virtualized subset of drivers).		* {{Pkg\|linux-virt}} — Long-term support kernel, configured for VM guests (disables most hardware in favor of a commonly-virtualized subset of drivers).
	* {{Pkg\|linux-stable}} — Stable kernel, configured for a generous selection of hardware – <i>only supported in <code>community</code>. For Alpine Linux 3.22 and older there was {{pkg\|linux-edge\|branch=v3.21\|arch=}}; see Release Notes for Alpine 3.23.0: [[Release_Notes_for_Alpine_3.23.0#linux-stable_replaces_linux-edge \|linux-stable replaces linux-edge]].</i>		* {{Pkg\|linux-stable}} — Stable kernel, configured for a generous selection of hardware
	* {{pkg\|linux-rpi\|arch=}} — Raspberry Pi's kernel, configured for the Raspberry Pi. <i>For Alpine 3.18 and older there is also {{pkg\|linux-rpi2\|branch=v3.18\|arch=}} and {{pkg\|linux-rpi4\|branch=v3.18\|arch=}}, optimized for the Raspberry Pi 2 and 4, respectively.</i>		** <i>only supported in <code>community</code>.
	* {{Pkg\|linux-openpax}} — Kernel with OpenPAX patches that provide a layer of defense against memory safety-related vulnerabilities – <i>only supported in <code>community</code>.</i>		** For Alpine Linux 3.22 and older, there was {{pkg\|linux-edge\|branch=v3.21\|arch=}}; see Release Notes for Alpine 3.23.0: [[Release_Notes_for_Alpine_3.23.0#linux-stable_replaces_linux-edge \|linux-stable replaces linux-edge]].</i>
			* {{pkg\|linux-rpi\|arch=}} — Raspberry Pi's kernel, configured for the Raspberry Pi.
			** <i>For Alpine Linux 3.18 and older, there is also {{pkg\|linux-rpi2\|branch=v3.18\|arch=}} and {{pkg\|linux-rpi4\|branch=v3.18\|arch=}}, optimized for the Raspberry Pi 2 and 4, respectively.</i>
			* {{Pkg\|linux-openpax}} — Kernel with OpenPAX patches that provide a layer of defense against memory safety-related vulnerabilities
			** <i>only supported in <code>community</code>.</i>

	For installing a custom kernel, see [[Custom Kernel]]. To select a specific kernel or firmware packages during installation from the Alpine ISO, simply install the desired kernel flavor and firmware packages with {{ic\|apk add}} before running {{ic\|setup-alpine}}.		For installing a custom kernel, see [[Custom Kernel]]. To select a specific kernel or firmware packages during installation from the Alpine ISO, simply install the desired kernel flavor and firmware packages with {{ic\|apk add}} before running {{ic\|setup-alpine}}.

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	Alpine Linux has several kernels (see {{Pkg\|linux-*}}) designed to suit different situations.		Alpine Linux has several kernels (see {{Pkg\|linux-*}}), designed to suit different situations.

	* {{Pkg\|linux-lts}} — Long-term support kernel, configured for a generous selection of hardware		* {{Pkg\|linux-lts}} — Long-term support kernel, configured for a generous selection of hardware.
	** {{Pkg\|linux-virt}} — Long-term support kernel, configured for VM guests (disables most hardware in favor of a commonly-virtualized subset of drivers)		* {{Pkg\|linux-virt}} — Long-term support kernel, configured for VM guests (disables most hardware in favor of a commonly-virtualized subset of drivers).
	* {{Pkg\|linux-stable}} — Stable kernel, configured for a generous selection of hardware <i>~~Only~~ supported in <code>community</code>. For Alpine 3.22 and older there was {{pkg\|linux-edge\|branch=v3.21\|arch=}}, see [[Release_Notes_for_Alpine_3.23.0#linux-stable_replaces_linux-edge]]</i>		* {{Pkg\|linux-stable}} — Stable kernel, configured for a generous selection of hardware – <i>only supported in <code>community</code>. For Alpine Linux 3.22 and older there was {{pkg\|linux-edge\|branch=v3.21\|arch=}}; see [[Release_Notes_for_Alpine_3.23.0#linux-stable_replaces_linux-edge]].</i>
			* {{pkg\|linux-rpi\|arch=}} — Raspberry Pi's kernel, configured for the Raspberry Pi. <i>For Alpine 3.18 and older there is also {{pkg\|linux-rpi2\|branch=v3.18\|arch=}} and {{pkg\|linux-rpi4\|branch=v3.18\|arch=}}, optimized for the Raspberry Pi 2 and 4, respectively.</i>
	* {{pkg\|linux-rpi\|arch=}} — Raspberry Pi's kernel, configured for the Raspberry Pi. <i>For Alpine 3.18 and older there is also {{pkg\|linux-rpi2\|branch=v3.18\|arch=}} and {{pkg\|linux-rpi4\|branch=v3.18\|arch=}} optimized for the Raspberry Pi 2 and 4 respectively.</i>		* {{Pkg\|linux-openpax}} — Kernel with OpenPAX patches that provides a layer of defense against memory safety-related vulnerabilities – <i>only supported in <code>community</code>.</i>
	* {{Pkg\|linux-openpax}} — Kernel with OpenPAX patches ~~which provide~~ a layer of defense against memory safety-related vulnerabilities. <i>~~Only~~ supported in <code>community</code></i>

	For installing a custom kernel, see [[Custom Kernel]]. To select a specific kernel or firmware packages during installation from the Alpine ISO, simply install the desired kernel flavor and firmware packages with {{ic\|apk add}} before running {{ic\|setup-alpine}}.		For installing a custom kernel, see [[Custom Kernel]]. To select a specific kernel or firmware packages during installation from the Alpine ISO, simply install the desired kernel flavor and firmware packages with {{ic\|apk add}} before running {{ic\|setup-alpine}}.
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	The {{Pkg\|linux-firmware}} meta-package is included in the [[Installation\|default installation]], and depends on all firmware. It is a large download and due to this reason, installation of this package can produce errors on [[Installation#Diskless Mode\|diskless]] or [[Installation#Data Disk Mode\|data disk]] modes. If such errors occur, switch to [[Installation#System Disk Mode\|system disk]] mode.		The {{Pkg\|linux-firmware}} meta-package is included in the [[Installation\|default installation]], and depends on all firmware. It is a large download and due to this reason, installation of this package can produce errors on [[Installation#Diskless Mode\|diskless]] or [[Installation#Data Disk Mode\|data disk]] modes. If such errors occur, switch to [[Installation#System Disk Mode\|system disk]] mode.

	You may be better served by installing only the firmware you need (see {{Pkg\|linux-firmware-*}}), or {{Pkg\|linux-firmware-none}} if you do not require any firmware. If you~~'re~~ unsure which firmware you need, boot with no firmware installed and run below ~~command~~ to to get an idea. {{Cmd\|<nowiki># dmesg\|grep firmware</nowiki>}}		You may be better served by installing only the firmware that you need (see {{Pkg\|linux-firmware-*}}), or {{Pkg\|linux-firmware-none}} if you do not require any firmware. If you are unsure which firmware you need, boot with no firmware installed, and then run the command below to to get an idea. {{Cmd\|<nowiki># dmesg\|grep firmware</nowiki>}}

	Be aware that most firmware is non-free.		Be aware that most firmware is non-free.
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	== Experimental Kernels ==		== Experimental Kernels ==

	Some kernels are not well tested and are ~~therefor~~ only available in the testing repository. Use at your own risk.		Some kernels are not well tested and are therefore only available in the testing repository. Use at your own risk.

	* {{pkg\|linux-asahi\|arch=aarch64}} — Apple Silicon devices, see https://asahilinux.org/		* {{pkg\|linux-asahi\|arch=aarch64}} — Apple Silicon devices, see https://asahilinux.org/

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	* {{pkg\|linux-rpi\|arch=}} — Raspberry Pi's kernel, configured for the Raspberry Pi. <i>For Alpine 3.18 and older there is also {{pkg\|linux-rpi2\|branch=v3.18\|arch=}} and {{pkg\|linux-rpi4\|branch=v3.18\|arch=}} optimized for the Raspberry Pi 2 and 4 respectively.</i>		* {{pkg\|linux-rpi\|arch=}} — Raspberry Pi's kernel, configured for the Raspberry Pi. <i>For Alpine 3.18 and older there is also {{pkg\|linux-rpi2\|branch=v3.18\|arch=}} and {{pkg\|linux-rpi4\|branch=v3.18\|arch=}} optimized for the Raspberry Pi 2 and 4 respectively.</i>
	* {{Pkg\|linux-openpax}} — Kernel with OpenPAX patches which provide a layer of defense against memory safety-related vulnerabilities. <i>Only supported in <code>community</code>		* {{Pkg\|linux-openpax}} — Kernel with OpenPAX patches which provide a layer of defense against memory safety-related vulnerabilities. <i>Only supported in <code>community</code></i>

	For installing a custom kernel, see [[Custom Kernel]]. To select a specific kernel or firmware packages during installation from the Alpine ISO, simply install the desired kernel flavor and firmware packages with {{ic\|apk add}} before running {{ic\|setup-alpine}}.		For installing a custom kernel, see [[Custom Kernel]]. To select a specific kernel or firmware packages during installation from the Alpine ISO, simply install the desired kernel flavor and firmware packages with {{ic\|apk add}} before running {{ic\|setup-alpine}}.

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	* {{pkg\|linux-rpi\|arch=}} — Raspberry Pi's kernel, configured for the Raspberry Pi. <i>For Alpine 3.18 and older there is also {{pkg\|linux-rpi2\|branch=v3.18\|arch=}} and {{pkg\|linux-rpi4\|branch=v3.18\|arch=}} optimized for the Raspberry Pi 2 and 4 respectively.</i>		* {{pkg\|linux-rpi\|arch=}} — Raspberry Pi's kernel, configured for the Raspberry Pi. <i>For Alpine 3.18 and older there is also {{pkg\|linux-rpi2\|branch=v3.18\|arch=}} and {{pkg\|linux-rpi4\|branch=v3.18\|arch=}} optimized for the Raspberry Pi 2 and 4 respectively.</i>
	* {{Pkg\|linux-openpax}} — Kernel with OpenPAX patches which provide a layer of defense against memory safety-related vulnerabilities.		* {{Pkg\|linux-openpax}} — Kernel with OpenPAX patches which provide a layer of defense against memory safety-related vulnerabilities. <i>Only supported in <code>community</code>

	For installing a custom kernel, see [[Custom Kernel]]. To select a specific kernel or firmware packages during installation from the Alpine ISO, simply install the desired kernel flavor and firmware packages with {{ic\|apk add}} before running {{ic\|setup-alpine}}.		For installing a custom kernel, see [[Custom Kernel]]. To select a specific kernel or firmware packages during installation from the Alpine ISO, simply install the desired kernel flavor and firmware packages with {{ic\|apk add}} before running {{ic\|setup-alpine}}.

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	* {{Pkg\|linux-lts}} — Long-term support kernel, configured for a generous selection of hardware		* {{Pkg\|linux-lts}} — Long-term support kernel, configured for a generous selection of hardware
	** {{Pkg\|linux-virt}} — Long-term support kernel, configured for VM guests (disables most hardware in favor of a commonly-virtualized subset of drivers)		** {{Pkg\|linux-virt}} — Long-term support kernel, configured for VM guests (disables most hardware in favor of a commonly-virtualized subset of drivers)
	* {{Pkg\|linux-stable}} — Stable kernel, configured for a generous selection of hardware <i>Only supported in <code>community</code>. For Alpine 3.21 and older there was {{pkg\|linux-edge\|branch=v3.21\|arch=}}, see [[Release_Notes_for_Alpine_3.23.0#linux-stable_replaces_linux-edge]]</i>		* {{Pkg\|linux-stable}} — Stable kernel, configured for a generous selection of hardware <i>Only supported in <code>community</code>. For Alpine 3.22 and older there was {{pkg\|linux-edge\|branch=v3.21\|arch=}}, see [[Release_Notes_for_Alpine_3.23.0#linux-stable_replaces_linux-edge]]</i>

	* {{pkg\|linux-rpi\|arch=}} — Raspberry Pi's kernel, configured for the Raspberry Pi. <i>For Alpine 3.18 and older there is also {{pkg\|linux-rpi2\|branch=v3.18\|arch=}} and {{pkg\|linux-rpi4\|branch=v3.18\|arch=}} optimized for the Raspberry Pi 2 and 4 respectively.</i>		* {{pkg\|linux-rpi\|arch=}} — Raspberry Pi's kernel, configured for the Raspberry Pi. <i>For Alpine 3.18 and older there is also {{pkg\|linux-rpi2\|branch=v3.18\|arch=}} and {{pkg\|linux-rpi4\|branch=v3.18\|arch=}} optimized for the Raspberry Pi 2 and 4 respectively.</i>