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# Kernel
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The [Linux](/wiki/linux.md) kernel is an open-source Unix-like computer operating system kernel.
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## Versions
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There are a few possible kernel version.
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### Stable-Version: `linux`
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The stable version of the [Linux](/wiki/linux.md) kernel can usually be found in a package called
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`linux` and is usually installed from the start or in the recommended setup.
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### Zen-Version: `linux-zen`
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The zen kernel is a collaborative project of kernel hackers to provide the best
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[Linux](/wiki/linux.md) kernel for everyday systems.
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Especially the response time of the system under load
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[is said to be better](https://github.com/zen-kernel/zen-kernel/wiki/Detailed-Feature-List#zen-kernel-improvements).
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This will - for example - make the system less stuttery when something is compiled.
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Desktop and gaming systems will benefit the most.
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To setup the zen kernel do the following. Firstly install the packages `linux-zen` and
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`linux-zen-header`.
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Afterwards open the file `boot/loader/entries/arch.conf` and change the following lines.
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```txt
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linux /vmlinuz-linux
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initrd /initramfs-linux.img
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```
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To look like the following lines.
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```txt
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linux /vmlinuz-linux-zen
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initrd /initramfs-linux-zen.img
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```
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Afterwards the system should be rebooted for the change to take effect.
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