home user composed on 2022-12-15 20:26 (UTC-0700):
>> Alternatively, you could modify /etc/dnf/dnf.conf by entirely excluding
>> kernels
>> from being installed or removed by dnf:
>> exclude=" kernel* "
>> Using this option, dnf will pretend kernels don't exist for purposes of
>> adding or
>> removing. When you are ready to allow a kernel to be installed, remove the
>> kernel
>> from the exclude= line. I do that using a one character change in dnf.conf:
>> exclude=" 0kernel* "
>> Even when dnf.conf excludes kernels, kernels may still be added or removed
>> using
>> rpm directly.
> Seems like neat tricks. Thank-you. But I hope you understand when I
> say that I hope I never need to use them!
That one byte difference is like a lock on the kids' toychest that either allows
or prohibits the kids getting toys in or out, preserving status quo, or allowing
changes to occur. I use this one always. I choose a safe time for kernel
installation and removal. The kernel rarely requires changing coincident with
other periodic updates, and it's my computer.
--
Evolution as taught in public schools is, like religion,
based on faith, not based on science.
Team OS/2 ** Reg. Linux User #211409 ** a11y rocks!
Felix Miata
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