Note Since I’m using Debian Testing, I unfortunately couldn’t (or at least not easily) use the Steam Guide on how to get TruckersMP running under Linux, because Debian’s Testing repository has an important dependency for SteamTinkerClient, yad, that’s versioned differantly than normally (0.40.x ≠ 14.x), so I did it differently. Generally, though, I would actually recommend the Steam Guide, as long as you don’t have the same problem as me. The decision is yours :-) ...
Why? You probably want to compile the Linux kernel yourself. There are several reasons, including: Better performance* (* = depends on configuration and hardware) More options/flexibility More control over your system Newer kernel version Whatever your reason, here’s a guide on how to compile the Linux kernel! Prerequisites & Preparation First of all, you need to prepare your system and YOURSELF. For your system, you simply need to install essential libraries and programs. Their exact names vary depending on the distribution you’re compiling on. For you, take a deep breath, a little patience (especially with weak hardware), and a bit more time than you think you need. By the way, this tutorial applies mostly to Debian (testing); everything else has a bit more of an gamble, to me. ;-) ...