Re: remove custom kernel-image

[Brad <lists@anomie.dhis.org>]

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On Tue, 2 Nov 1999 minxu@scisun.sci.ccny.cuny.edu wrote:

> Over time, my linux box accumulated a bunch of installed kernel-images. Can
> I safely dpkg --purge the unwanted kernel?

Yes. Just make sure not to remove the one you're currently using, that
could cause problems ;)

i'd recommend keeping at least one old one installed, especially when
upgrading, and setting lilo to be able to boot it in case the new kernel
won't work. You may even have this already available, check your
/etc/lilo.conf.

  # Backup kernel, just in case the primary doesn't work.
  image=/vmlinuz.old
    root=/dev/hda1
    label=oldLinux
    read-only


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