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How to remove unused old kernel images on Ubuntu

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Sep 15, 2015

In Ubuntu environment, there are several ways for the kernel to get upgraded. On Ubuntu desktop, Software Updater allows you to check for and update to the latest kernel on a daily basis. On Ubuntu server, the unattended-upgrades package takes care of upgrading the kernel automatically as part of important security updates. Otherwise, you can manually upgrade the kernel using apt-get or aptitude command.

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