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diff --git a/README.urpmi b/README.urpmi new file mode 100644 index 0000000..d2b3b4a --- /dev/null +++ b/README.urpmi @@ -0,0 +1,23 @@ +You have installed or updated remove-old-kernels which will automatically remove obsolete system kernels safely, using urpme. + +A large accumulation of these can break systems with limited disk space. +See: https://bugs.mageia.org/show_bug.cgi?id=24403 + +By default it will do this weekly and will leave two previous kernels plus the one in use, +of each flavour installed. e.g. If you have 3 kernel-desktops and 3 kernel-linus installed +then nothing will be removed. If there are 4 of one flavour then the one installed FIRST will +be removed, or suggested for removal in interactive mode. + +It is intended primarily for regular users and those without the technical knowledge or motivation +to do this manually. + +It also has an advanced mode to suit developers and testers. Please read the -h help or, for full details +the man page. + +If this is NOT what you want, then there are several options: + +1. Use the available options to adjust the settings to be more appropriate for your use. +Such as, turning off the automatic mode, invoking the advanced mode or increasing the number to keep. +Please read the man page. + +2. Uninstall the remove-old-kernels package, but first explore it's capabilities, you may find it useful! |