how do i know i need a reboot after a console based "upgrade"?

[Mario Vukelic]

On Thu, 2007-04-19 at 22:37 +0100, R Kimber wrote:
> I thought there were a few other things, as well as the kernel, like
> updating dbus, that also require a reboot. 

And you are right, people are still stuck in the mindset of their
simplistic distros of a few years ago :)

That's why I recommended to read the security announcements, which tell
you when a reboot is required.