How do I remove old kernel

Tons of Fun · 03-20-2005, 01:50 PM

I just installed a new kernel. I used the apt-get install kernel-image-2.6-686. The install went flawlessly, and when rebooting, the new kernel was there. My question is how do I remove the old kernel? I tried debfoster, but I had run that in the past, so the old kernel was not displayed. I also tried apt-get --purge remove 2.4.27-1-386, kernel 2.4.27-1-386, and kernel-image 2.4.27-1-386. I know there is a way to remove it, but I can't seem to remove it. Is there a way to reset debfoster so that the old kernel will be an option? I appreciate any help on this.

Thanks,

Tons of Fun

cylix · 03-20-2005, 01:54 PM

You could always delete it from /boot and clean up your /etc/grub.conf

I tend to keep them lying around as I never know what I might want to reference.

m_yates · 03-20-2005, 02:34 PM

This will remove it:

Code:

dpkg -P kernel-image<name>

it will also remove the modules and edit grub's menu.lst entry for the old kernel.

ironwalker · 03-20-2005, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by m_yates
This will remove it:

Code:

dpkg -P kernel-image<name>

it will also remove the modules and edit grub's menu.lst entry for the old kernel.

Which is the same as going in to kpackage if you use kde and gui at all,under "installed" search your kernel and remove it.
But I use the above as quoted myself, works like a charm.

salahuddin_66 · 03-21-2005, 09:07 PM

open package manager of gnome or kde

then in the installed section just select the it and give uninstall

Moloko · 03-22-2005, 03:44 AM

The kernel installed when installing Debian can't be removed with a package manager. It's not listed.

It's what cylix says,

- remove the system.map, config, initrd.img and vmlinuz from /boot
- remove the folder with the modules from /lib/modules
- run "update-grub" or manually adjust your menu.lst

Be sure not to remove anything from your new kernel...

Tons of Fun · 03-22-2005, 11:34 AM

I tried "dpkg -p kernel-image-2.4.7-1-386" and it stated that that kernel was not on my system, so I guess that I removed it somehow. I am currently out of town, so I was unable to try the gnome package manager (I'm using gnome). It's not a major deal if it stays, I am just trying to learn as much about Debian and Linux as I can, and I like to run a clean system. My next veture when I get back into town will be to try to configure and recompile the kernel to further customize it to my system.
I love this board. In just a few months, I have gone from complete noob unable to install Debian, to installing packages, configuring a firewall, updating the kernel, and getting nvidea drivers to work. I study the apt-get tutorial from the Debian website regularly, but I have learned the most from all of you on this site. Thanks to all who continually help, and I can't wait until I will be one of the ones helping.

Thanks,

Tons of Fun