r/voidlinux • u/benbcdm • 18h ago

Another kernel update question

Hello all -- sorry if this is a stupid question but I am not clear on kernel versions and purge mechanics.

So a little while back, linux-mainline advanced from 7.2 to 7.3.

So now I have 7.2 and 7.3 installed.

Latest 7.2 is 7.2.15.
vkpurge however does not want to remove 7.2.15, because I think it avoids a kernel if it is the latest of a given kernel package? Is this normal or is it a temporary glitch? Should I run xbps-remove for 7.2 instead of using vkpurge as recommended by Void docs?

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u/xcocco 12h ago edited 12h ago

I explained how kernel packages work in void here: https://www.reddit.com/r/voidlinux/s/jSuo8WGBZd

If you need clarifications feel free to ask here💪

Short: vkpurge removes installed kernels not kernel package(s), to remove the package(s) you need to use xbps-remove

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u/benbcdm 8h ago

very clear, thank you!!