linux-ports-meta not kept up to date

[Felix A. Croes]

Ubuntu 10.04 LTS

Current version:

linux-ports-meta 2.6.32.21.16

Latest PPC kernel version:

linux-image-2.6.32-22-powerpc 2.6.32-22.33

Note that linux-libc-dev is already at 2.6.32-22.33 as well, and is thus out of sync with the kernel and headers pulled in through linux-ports-meta.

[jayseye (jayseye)]

Security Issue: Ubuntu update manager now reports that "linux-image-2.6.32-24-powerpc 2.6.32-24.41" is available as a security update; but that package's Description warns:

"You likely do not want to install this package directly. Instead, install the linux-powerpc meta-package, which will ensure that upgrades work correctly, and that supporting packages are also installed."

However, the linux-powerpc package is stuck at an earlier version, so the kernel update cannot be applied through that meta-package. The resulting confusion may cause users to ignore updates.

If we keep the linux-ports-meta package up-to-date, users will be encouraged to apply the update when notified.

Are volunteers needed to assist in this process?