Ubuntu
initramfs-tools package

  1. Bug #798414
  2. Comment #84

Comment 84 for bug 798414

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David Jones (drj) wrote : Re: update-initramfs should produce a more helpful error when there isn't enough free space

I think this is a pretty serious issue because if you select Full Disk Encryption when install Ubuntu a very small (~250e6 byte) partition is created. Each kernel update creates another (~30e6 byte) initrd.img file and you quickly run out of space (only enough space for about 4 kernel upgrades). Typically during the update-initramfs of a "apt-get upgrade".

It is not acceptable for ordinary users to have to manage their kernels and their free space in the /boot partition.