Re: what creates /etc/kernel-img.conf?
On Tue, 3 Feb 2009, Martin Michlmayr wrote:
I don't think it should be off by default (because most people want
to have automatic security upgrades)
I see this argument, however I don't think it's a generally accepted
one. If it were, then Debian would by default automatically run
"apt-get upgrade/update".
However, it does not, for the same reason that flash-kernel should
not run by default: It can render a box unbootable and so should
require user affirmation.
Worse, an automatic kernel-flash may require
hardware-warranty-nullifying modifications to recover from, if one
wishes to avoid re-installing. It /really/ requires that a user do a
test-boot via TFTP before flashing, IMHO (I didn't even realise I had
part-bricked my box via an apt-get upgrade till much later).
I am now well-enough informed about Debian on Thecus to be able to
avoid this problem, but it's not a nice experience for new users..
regards,
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