[Bug 629024] [NEW] Clarify which kernel is updated in Grub

[DanielRoesler]

Public bug reported:

This is a wishlist bug in conjunction with Bug #241368 (removing old
kernels from the Grub list), but it was requested that a separate entry
be made.

New users can be confused when they receive an update that has a new
kernel and restart their computer. When they restart, the Grub menu now
contains multiple kernels to choose from. Most new users are confused
and don't know which one to pick.

Recommended solution:
-After adding an updated kernel to the Grub list, append "(Newest)" or "(Updated)" or "(Recommended)" to clarify which kernel to choose. I personally like "(Updated)". "(Recommended)" is probably a bad option because if the new kernel failed to boot, the new user wouldn't know what to do next since Ubuntu had recommended it use a bad kernel. What do others think?

Concerns:
-This would have to be set up for all languages so the "(Updated)" appeared in the user's language.
-When the kernel is updated again, the "(Updated)" would have to be removed from the current kernel and appended to new kernel.
-When would this fix occur? Would the script that performs this action be run after installing the new kernel during updates?

** Affects: hundredpapercuts
     Importance: Undecided
         Status: New

** Affects: linux (Ubuntu)
     Importance: Undecided
         Status: New

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Clarify which kernel is updated in Grub
https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/629024
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