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grub2 package

removal of boot menu options (old installed kernels)

Asked by Howard Walker

When I first installed Ubuntu on my windows laptop, it set up a dual boot with two options.
Since then it has been updated many times, and each time that it does so, it produces another option on the boot menu. Now if I want to access the windows option, I have to scroll through about 10 or so Ubuntu options first. I only need the current (or perhaps the last one that worked before the current) option. How do I get rid of the others?

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marcobra (Marco Braida) (marcobra) said : 		#1

Please read https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/grub2/+question/80444

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Bhaveek Desai (bhaveekdesai) said : 		#2

Like I have said in the following link,
you will have to delete all the previous versions of kernel using the following technique.:

https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/synaptic/+question/147927

Don't forget to run "sudo update-grub" (without quotes) after you've deleted kernels

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Howard Walker (h-635csi) said : 		#3

It may solve the problem if I am capable of following the advice given. However, it will only solve it temporarily. It would be much better if when a new update is provided, the update deleted all but the last 2 or three copies of the system. This is a major problem, and I consider it enough of a one for it to need a bug report.

I am not criticising the designers of the system, who produce it for free, and to whom I am very grateful, but it is the sort of bug that ensures that ubuntu cannot really compete with windows as a credible OS. At least, not at the moment.

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Bhaveek Desai (bhaveekdesai) said : 		#4

You are absolutely correct & I completely agree with you that this is a major bug and it certainly does deserve a bug report and I understand that you are not criticizing the designers.
But it has nothing to do with competing with Windows. Every OS has their own pros and cons. Nothing is perfect sir. Constant developments and scrutinizing bugs is just one step towards delivering a better product.
There are some areas where Windows is better than Ubuntu, and there are certainly some areas where Ubuntu is better than Windows

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