Re: removing modules

[Brian <ad44@cityscape.co.uk>]

On Sun 04 Jul 2021 at 23:53:15 -0500, David Wright wrote:

> On Sun 04 Jul 2021 at 21:12:10 (+0100), Brian wrote:
> > On Sun 04 Jul 2021 at 20:16:25 +0100, Brad Rogers wrote:
> > > On Sun, 4 Jul 2021 19:42:26 +0100 Brian wrote:
> > > >I did specify "as time goes on". Suppose one boots successfully a 100
> > > >times with the new kernel. What need is there for a second kernel on
> > > >the system?
> > > 
> > > Clearly, you haven't understood what Tixy wrote.
> > 
> > Maybe I didn't. But your comment doesn't clarfify anything.
> > Care to add anything worthwhile?
> 
> I think the point that's being made is illustrated by recent upgrades
> to amd64 buster.
> 
> linux-image-4.19.0-16-amd64_4.19.181-1_amd64.deb was issued Mar27,
> then linux-image-4.19.0-17-amd64_4.19.194-1_amd64.deb Jun19.
> 
> So if by Jun22 one was happy with the latter, then you're suggesting
> one remove the former.
> 
> Now on Jun23, linux-image-4.19.0-17-amd64_4.19.194-2_amd64.deb becomes
> available. When you run upgrade, this kernel will overwrite the Jun19
> version. If Jun23 hits a snag when booting, you've got no version 16
> to fall back on.

Thanks. The illustration did the trick.

-- 
Brian.