[Bug 923876] Re: FR: Limit and clean-up kernel images and headers automatically

[Steve Langasek]

The Precise Pangolin has reached end of life, so this bug will not be
fixed for that release

** Changed in: aptitude (Ubuntu Precise)
       Status: Confirmed => Won't Fix

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Title:
  FR: Limit and clean-up kernel images and headers automatically

Status in apt package in Ubuntu:
  Fix Released
Status in aptitude package in Ubuntu:
  Fix Released
Status in apt source package in Precise:
  Fix Released
Status in aptitude source package in Precise:
  Won't Fix
Status in apt source package in Quantal:
  Fix Released
Status in aptitude source package in Quantal:
  Won't Fix

Bug description:
  Question #186146 is one among multiple where user unintentionally collects multiple kernel images in particular with LTS. There is no hint from relevant package management application GUIs which advise to clean up those images. With future LTS support of five years the issue presumable will extend.
  Expected.
  After installation of a newer kernel image ask the user if previous kernel images should be removed.
  Checkbox: yes - no
  If yes, offer a list of installed kernel images, don't list the one booted. Advise to keep at least the last functional one.
  Also remove -headers.

  Perhaps an additional consideration for the blueprint.
  https://blueprints.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+spec/foundations-p-lts-upgrades

  There is a new Quantal blueprint regarding the subject.
  https://blueprints.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+spec/desktop-q-clean-old-kernels

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