Daniel Frey wrote: > On 6/30/21 11:59 PM, Dale wrote: >> Howdy, >> >> The subject line pretty much describes this. How does one manage the >> system.map file in /boot? Is it needed? Should it be updated with each >> kernel? I tend to keep 2 to 3 kernels installed. I tend to keep 2 that >> I know are stable and one testing. After a while, I may remove the >> oldest one and only have two, just in case. Should I version the >> system.map file the same as kernels? Does just one with no version get >> the job done? Update the file with each kernel upgrade or install one >> and done? >> >> While at it, what does it even do? If it needs it, it doesn't matter >> but just curious. >> >> Thanks for any tips on this. >> >> Dale >> >> :-) :-) >> > > I never copy it over unless I have some kernel panic (so not for well > over a decade.) So there's nothing for me to manage (I only copy the > kernel and kernel config to /boot.) > > Dan > > >
So if it isn't there or something, it isn't going to break anything. That's good to know too. Dale :-) :-)
