Backups are necessary in a case where a new kernel has problems compared to older ones. This easily enables a user to revert.
Marking as Invalid because this is more of a question than a bug. For questions please visit: https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+addquestion . Nevertheless, please don't hesitate to report bugs in the future. ** Changed in: ubuntu Status: New => Invalid -- backups in /boot, are they necessary https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/149897 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs