Re: removing modules
On Sun 04 Jul 2021 at 13:45:00 +0100, Tixy wrote:
> On Sun, 2021-07-04 at 10:08 +0100, Brian wrote:
> > On Sat 03 Jul 2021 at 20:49:01 -0600, Tom Dial wrote:
> >
> > >
> > >
> > > On 7/3/21 13:04, Brian wrote:
> > > > On Sat 03 Jul 2021 at 18:49:35 +0100, mick crane wrote:
> > > >
> > > > [...]
> > > >
> > > > > Can I not *just* move the older ones out of the way so upgrade doesn't run
> > > > > out of space ?
> > > >
> > > > Why bother?
> > > >
> > > > apt purge linux...
> > > >
> > > > Why do you need two kernels anyway?
> > >
> > > I rather having two kernels (but scarcely ever more) to ensure there is
> > > a known safe fallback in case of problems after installation of a new
> > > kernel.
> >
> > I see the point of that in the immediate aftermath of getting a new
> > kernel, but as time goes on there is surely less need for it?
> >
>
> There is need, because if there's no binary compatibility change,
> Debian kernel updates keep the same version number and overwrite the
> existing one. So if that new kernel has a bug on your system and won't
> boot, then you're a bit stuffed. This has happened to me in the past.
I did specify "as time goes on". Suppose one boots successfully a 100
times with the new kernel. What need is there for a second kernel on
the system?
--
Brian.
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