Re: Replacing running kernel
Sami Liedes <sliedes@tcs.hut.fi>:
>
> I wondered if anyone can help me fix things. I think I might have
> misconfigured something.
You have not.
> I clearly remember getting big warnings and a _question_ that allows
> me to break off when installing a kernel that replaces the currently
> running version. But nowadays when I upgrade packages (interactively
> from aptitude), it only _tells_ me that "going to replace running
> kernel, reboot soon". I want it to ask so I can say no.
No, you don't. It's informing you of the situation. You let it
upgrade the kernel. By doing so, the machine has been left somewhat
in a state of limbo between the old and the new. To action your
stated intention (upgrade the kernel), you now need to reboot.
Replacing a kernel is one of the very few reasons why any *nix box
needs to be rebooted, and it doesn't happen often. Suck it up. :-)
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