Fwd: kernel updates for k12.04

[ray burke]

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From: ray burke <rayburke30 at gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 23 Sep 2017 16:13:08 +1000
Subject: Re: kernel updates for k12.04
To: Kubuntu user technical support <kubuntu-users at lists.ubuntu.com>

Karsten,

but that sounds like it gets ride off all the old Linux-kernels, I
only want to rid  so many to leave
at least 10-15 for back ups?

Ray
PS what about in the boot-loader in Grub 2 ,click the tab "remove old enteries",
how many does it remove, can I specify a certain number?

On 9/23/17, Karsten Loh <karsten.loh at gmx.de> wrote:
> You could try apt autoremove. Open a terminal and enter: "sudo apt-get
> autoremove". At least on 14.04 and later it not only gets rid of no
> longer required dependencies but also gets rid of older kernels until
> you've room for at least one more kernel installation. So probably
> should work on 12.04 as well.
>
>
> LLAP,
>
> Karsten
>
> Evil Overlord Rule #133: If I find my beautiful consort with access to my
> fortress has been associating with the hero, I'll have her executed. It's
> regrettable, but new consorts are easier to get than new fortresses and
> maybe the next one will pay attention at the orientation meeting.
>
> On 23.09.2017 07:34, ray burke wrote:
>> Nils 23/9/2017,
>>
>> I am not using my upgraded K14.04lts as still problem with the dial up
>> connecting (status 16),
>> would you know how to check my connection when in K14.04/,until I get
>> it  my k14.04lts
>> going, I am still using k12.04. Also would you know how I would reduce
>> the number of Linux kernels thru my boot loader, as they are full, no
>> more room?
>>
>> Ray
>>
>> On 9/20/17, ray burke <rayburke30 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> Nils ,
>>>
>>> I am at our local library, and I meant that I finally got my K12.04 lts
>>> upgraded to K14.04 lts after it downloaded
>>> about 214mb of upgrades, I then jump on to my new K14.04 lts and the
>>> broadband dongle stick works,
>>> but my dial-up that upgraded form my K12.04 doesn't seem to work, but
>>> after
>>> checking with my dial-up
>>> ISP, they tested the line and seems my external ABC modem is hanging up.
>>> They done a test
>>> when I booted up my Win7 which wouldn't connect thru dialup. and then it
>>> worked, I tried it on my K12.04lts
>>> and all OK so today I will be checking my my K14.04lts, so problem not
>>> the
>>> Kppp it is the modem, will
>>> let you know how I go OK?
>>>
>>> Ray
>>>
>>> On Tue, Sep 19, 2017 at 9:52 PM, Nils Kassube <kassube at gmx.net> wrote:
>>>
>>>> ray burke wrote:
>>>>> thanks I was not sure it you knew, Iam on the K14.04 with the
>>>>> broadband stick,
>>>> Well, I think I misunderstood your previous mail. I didn't know that you
>>>> need kppp for it - I never used a broadband stick myself.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Nils
>>>>
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