Hello:

> > If possible, I would like to remove the old versions. I have a few
> > questions:
> > 
> > (1) Given that I have been running successfully with the newer 
> kernels, is
> > there any reason for me to keep the older kernels installed?
> 
> For me, only as a rescue backup or a fallback. Generally, I have not 
> needed this.

That's what I thought. I have not needed the older kernels in quite some
time, and therefore will likely not need them in the future.

> > (2) Can I remove the old kernels with the 'rpm --erase <packagename>'
> > command?
> 
> Yes, and I believe this concurrently updates either grub.conf or 
> lilo.conf 
> to reflect the kernel package removal.

Good. Thanks!

One last follow-up question ... why do I have four kernel packages and
only one kernel-headers package installed? I'm assuming that this is
by design, and not an anomaly on my computer??

Thanks again!

Brian Schang



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