> Okay, I understand this. But this doesn't cover, at least from what I > understand, the second part of my request which is to (1) tag the > previous kernel with some configurable tag like "-old" (e.g. "Red Hat > Linux (2.4.20-18.9)-old") and (2) remove all old kernels (i.e. kernels > other than the new one and the "-old" one). That's where the additional > scripting (external or internal) that Jos mentions would come in. Is > this right or am I missing something? that'd be right - though the newest kernel is at the top of the grub layout. you should look at grubby - it can do those things if you so desire. -sv