reassign 394661 kernel-package severity 394661 grave thanks On Sun, Oct 22, 2006 at 03:38:06PM +0200, Noèl Köthe wrote: > Package: linux-image-2.6.18-1-powerpc > Version: 2.6.18-3 > Severity: normal > > Hello, > > I installed etch today with the daily cd-images on an iBook and then > downloaded the > latest kernel from the pool and tried to install it: > > $ LC_ALL=C sudo dpkg -i linux-image-2.6.18-1-powerpc_2.6.18-3_powerpc.deb > (Reading database ... 80385 files and directories currently installed.) > Preparing to replace linux-image-2.6.18-1-powerpc 2.6.18-3 (using > linux-image-2. 6.18-1-powerpc_2.6.18-3_powerpc.deb) > ... > The directory /lib/modules/2.6.18-1-powerpc still exists. Continuing as > directed . > Done. > Unpacking replacement linux-image-2.6.18-1-powerpc ... > Examining /etc/kernel/postrm.d . > run-parts: executing /etc/kernel/postrm.d/mkvmlinuz > Setting up linux-image-2.6.18-1-powerpc (2.6.18-3) ... > > Hmm. The package shipped with a symbolic link > /lib/modules/2.6.18-1-powerpc/source > However, I can not read the target: No such file or directory > Therefore, I am deleting /lib/modules/2.6.18-1-powerpc/source > > Running depmod. > Finding valid ramdisk creators. > Using mkinitramfs-kpkg to build the ramdisk. > Missing Required paramater 'Old' at > /var/lib/dpkg/info/linux-image-2.6.18-1-powerpc.postinst line 393. > dpkg: error processing linux-image-2.6.18-1-powerpc (--install): > subprocess post-installation script returned error exit status 2 > Errors were encountered while processing: > linux-image-2.6.18-1-powerpc
I had the same problem on the XServe G5, when installing the sid kernel over a last-week etch install. I tried using yaird, but the problem persisted, so it is not a initramfs-tools issue afterall, like Frans thought. I commented out the two lines at 393/394 (die statements, i suppose they are checks for older versions of the kernel or something), and was able to manage installing the kernel package find. Manoj, can you comment on this bug ? Friendly, Sven Luther -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
