I want to unify all the kernel version checks in the preinst. Right now, we occasionally provide the end user some information about why the version bump was needed. My thought is a couple more substitutions when generating the file. The first is the take the MIN_KERNEL_SUPPORTED that we already have, and then offer a MIN_KERNEL_EXPLANATION variable which can be used to put a blurb of text in. One question I have re: the explanation is, do we really care? It means that it's yet another place where more writing needs to happen, and it seems that people would usually just consult the changelog. It's not like it's optional either way. This is all because 223769 would add yet another kernel version test, and I'd like to stop the insanity. Tks, Jeff Bailey -- In the United States, there isn't a government database that hasn't been misused by the very people entrusted with keeping its information safe. - Bruce Schneier
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