Multiple Kernels clean up

[Euphorion]

Hallo

5 Weeks ago I migrated from Windows to Ubuntu Hardy 8.04, so I am new to Ubuntu and Linux. I admire the speed with which system updates are provided. According to Grub I now have 3 Kernels. Question do I need all 3 and how can I find and delete those that I no longer require ?

I want to avoid cluttering up my disc with kernels that are no longer needed. Could imagine a policy to keep a previous stable version as reserve and the latest version. Comments to the prudence of my idea welcome!

Thanks in advance

[kaibob]

Hallo 5 Weeks ago I migrated from Windows to Ubuntu Hardy 8.04, so I am new to Ubuntu and Linux. I admire the speed with which system updates are provided. According to Grub I now have 3 Kernels. Question do I need all 3 and how can I find and delete those that I no longer require ?<snip>

The following thread (see post 3) deals with the Grub Menu Display but also briefly addresses the issue of removing old kernels:

http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=818177

This thread deals more directly with removing old kernels:

http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=818221&highlight=remove+kernels

As to my personal practice, I remove all but the current kernel, although I always have a current and reliable drive image that can be restored if anything goes wrong. Those new to Linux are probably best advised to keep at least one old kernel as a safety net.

[Euphorion]

Hallo kaibob

Thank for your prompt reply, I flown over the link and it is really good and very interesting have printed the whole lot and will now read it in detail and learn a lot.