Re: Removing Old Kernels

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On Thu, 23 Jan 2003 10:10:24 -0500, Harold Helmich wrote:

> Quick question newbie question:
> 
> After updating kernels via up2date what is the preferred method for 
> removing old kernels?  rpm -e?  Or is there another way?
> 
> I have tried:
> rpm -e kernel-2.4.18-14 kernel-smp-2.4.18-14
> 
> It runs forever and never seems to do the job.  I let it run all night
> 
> and cancelled this morning.  Then rebuilt the rpm databases for good 
> measure.  Still just hangs.
> 
> Any help is appreciated.

  rm -f /var/lib/rpm/__*
  rpm --rebuilddb
  
Then try again. Major FAQ.

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