On 25-07-17, Cindy-Sue Causey wrote: > > > Ok, so this is where the OP, VigneshDhanraj, could pin their kernel if > they know the release number....... That's a-suming one can pin out of > numerical sequence...
No, that script is for automatically marking for autoremoval no longer needed kernels and keeping at least last 2. If he wants to pin it, it is done as always at /etc/apt/preferences, or even better under some file under /etc/apt/preferences.d/. Or he can simply use apt-mark to put it on hold. If that is what he really want. In my opinion, it is better just to give a shot to new kernel and keep old one just as long as he needs to be sure that new one works. Besides, if he does not clean apt archives in /var/cache/apt/archives, he will have there older kernels that can be installed with dpkg. > > The "deal" about it, the rationale that the toggle is buried there > would be that pinning, not pinning kernels versus "just" other > software would most likely matter most to someone who is tech savvy > enough to have that need. That person would know they need to go > digging for the toggle that helps preserve their tear stained kernel. > :) > > Interesting to know. I JUST yesterday downloaded the .xz tar for > 4.12.3 for purposes of self-education. The new tip learned from this > thread is perfectly timed and priceless. :) > > Cindy :) > -- > Cindy-Sue Causey > Talking Rock, Pickens County, Georgia, USA > > * runs with duct tape * >
