Managing Old Kernels on Ubuntu: A Custom Kernel Removal Script

Managing Old Kernels on Ubuntu: A Custom Kernel Removal Script

Over time, Ubuntu retains all installed kernel versions, which can consume a significant amount of space on your system. This article introduces a custom Bash script that allows users to easily remove old kernels interactively, freeing up space and updating GRUB automatically. We also discuss why Ubuntu would benefit from an integrated kernel removal mechanism that keeps only the most recent versions while allowing users to preserve older ones if needed.