Re: dpkg doesn't show newer kernel packages available?

["H.S." <hs.samix@gmail.com>]

Wayne Topa wrote:
> H.S.(hs.samix@gmail.com) is reported to have said:
>> Hello,
>>
>> How come I cannot see newer kernel packages available with dpkg:
>> $> dpkg -l linux-image-*
> 
> Maybe because dpkg show whats installed, not available?

Please see my other post.


>> doesn't list kernels 2.6.2* at all. However, I can get some  hits if I
>> try to install such a package:
> 
> Try (apt-cache | aptitude) search linux-image-2.6.21* 

I tried this before I installed the new kernel today and remember that
it didn't show me the new kernel as available.

->HS


> Wayne
>