[Kernel-packages] [Bug 1672224] Re: Upgrade to kernel version 4.4.0-66 of Ubuntu 16.04 LTS caused major chaos/failures

2017-03-14 Thread Dougga
Might I suggest a bug be created for the behavior I saw regarding removing other kernels. Specifically, I upgraded to a kernel and the upgrade largely failed, even thought it was allowed to proceed and was not backed out. Automatically backing out of a failing upgrade might be yet another feature

[Kernel-packages] [Bug 1672224] Re: Upgrade to kernel version 4.4.0-66 of Ubuntu 16.04 LTS caused major chaos/failures

2017-03-14 Thread Dougga
Given the new kernel, this bug should remain open as long as the 4.4.0-66 is available for installation as it appears to be directly relevant to upgrading to this kernel. The severity of the bug may be mitigated by the new upstream kernel, but I think it's fairly severe currently given it has

[Kernel-packages] [Bug 1672224] Re: Upgrade to kernel version 4.4.0-66 of Ubuntu 16.04 LTS caused major chaos/failures

2017-03-14 Thread Dougga
Quick question. Due to lack of time and resources to investigate this bug, I reinstalled de novo, Ubuntu 16.04.2. The new kernel 4.8.0-41 was installed but the fact that I now am seeing a functional system doesn't really impact this bug. This bug was about very serious issues with the upgrade

Re: [Kernel-packages] [Bug 1672224] Re: Upgrade to kernel version 4.4.0-66 of Ubuntu 16.04 LTS caused major chaos/failures

2017-03-14 Thread Dougga
I installed the new kernel and it appears to be working. Some issues with nVidia drivers but that's not exactly news for linux. I'll update the bug. On Mar 14, 2017 2:30 PM, "Joseph Salisbury" wrote: > Would it be possible for you to test the latest upstream

Re: [Kernel-packages] [Bug 1672224] Re: Upgrade to kernel version 4.4.0-66 of Ubuntu 16.04 LTS caused major chaos/failures

2017-03-13 Thread Dougga
Yes, booting an old kernel gives a good system. On Mar 13, 2017 12:21 PM, "Joseph Salisbury" wrote: > Does the bug go away if you boot back into the prior kernel version? > > ** Changed in: linux (Ubuntu) >Importance: Undecided => High > > ** Also affects:

[Kernel-packages] [Bug 1672224] Re: Upgrade to version 4.4.0-66 caused major chaos/failures

2017-03-12 Thread Dougga
** Description changed: The most obvious issue upon logging in was that there were no network interfaces save the loopback. A review of the logs suggested there were many major problems with the upgrade. Interestingly, the system suggested that I delete all other versions of the

[Kernel-packages] [Bug 1672224] [NEW] Upgrade to version 4.4.0-66 caused major chaos/failures

2017-03-12 Thread Dougga
Public bug reported: The most obvious issue upon logging in was that there were no network interfaces save the loopback. A review of the logs suggested there were many major problems with the upgrade. Interestingly, the system suggested that I delete all other versions of the kernel immediately