update-manager may display a different kind of error when going to install (kernel) updates i.e. new kernel(s): https://i.stack.imgur.com/DppOi.png The actions suggested by the dialog (i.e. emptying trash and running 'sudo apt-get clean' do not help, if /boot is in a separate partition. 'sudo apt autoremove --purge' would be an option in 16.04 and later.
Related: Bug #1460396 -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/291342 Title: free disk space check could actually carry out suggested ways to clear space To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/update-manager/+bug/291342/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
