Re: how to keep the most recent stable kernel?

* Soren Stoutner <[email protected]> wrote:
> On Thursday, November 7, 2024 10:02:36 AM MST Jens Schüßler wrote:
> > * Soren Stoutner <[email protected]> wrote:
> > > On Thursday, November 7, 2024 9:03:56 AM MST Matus UHLAR - fantomas wrote:
> > > > yeah, bookworm-backports version of linux-image-amd64 should install
> > > > last
> > > > backported version of amd64 kernel
> > > > 
> > > > But with backports you must _explicitly_ install the backport version of
> > > > those metapackages.
> > > 
> > > If you set apt to prefer backports over stable, then it will automatically
> > > update.
> > > 
> > > For example, you can create the following file:
> > > 
> > > /etc/apt/preferences.d/bookworm-backports
> > > 
> > > With these contents:
> > > 
> > > Package: *
> > > Pin: release n=bookworm-backports
> > > Pin-Priority: 600
> > 
> > …which is not the recommended way, to get all backports, no matter what.
> > Backports should always be installed explicitely. They will be upgraded
> > automatically if there is a newer version on bpo, without hacking the
> > /etc/apt/preferrences
> > 
> > YMMV
> 
> If you don't want to enable automatic updates for all backports packages, you 
> can do so just for a specific package by changing the "Package: *" line.
> 
> Package: linux-image-amd64

Dude, before you try to explain pinning to me - which I'm totally aware
of - you might read the instructions on backports.debian.org before you
out her giving tips (sure you're a maintainer? gosh)
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| Backports cannot be tested as extensively as Debian stable, and
| backports are provided on an as-is basis, with risk of incompatibilities
| with other components in Debian stable. Use with care!
| 
| It is therefore recommended to only select single backported packages
| that fit your needs, and not use all available backports.
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