Comment 15 for bug 1191389

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Daniel Hartwig (wigs) wrote : Re: [Bug 1191389] Re: package linux-image-extra-3.8.0-25-generic 3.8.0-25.37 failed to install/upgrade: run-parts: /etc/kernel/postinst.d/initramfs-tools exited with return code 1

On 19 June 2013 23:39, Daniel Hartwig <email address hidden> wrote:
> On 19 June 2013 09:41, Gary Shook <email address hidden> wrote:
>> I cleaned it up using the following:
>> dpkg -l linux-* | awk '/^ii/{ print $2}' | grep -v -e `uname -r | cut -f1,2
>> -d"-"` | grep -e [0-9] | xargs sudo apt-get -y purge
>>
>> I donn't have the output before cleanup, but I can tell you it was a bunch
>> of old kernel images.
>>
>
> In previous versions old kernal images would not be subject to
> automatical removal by default, that was changed recently. It is
> possible that these old kernal images were installed before the
> change, and as such required to be cleaned up manually. That being
> the case the issue should not recur, and please let us know if it does
> so that we can track down the cause.
>

 status invalid

As said, please reopen if the problem recurs and we can attempt to
track it down. Remember to obtain the requested information before
you repair the system.

Thanks