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test_kernel_in_proposed: Add option to install image instead of meta
Kernels can usually be installed either by directly installing the ABI-named linux-image package or by installing the flavour-named metapackage. Show both options. Also clarify that specifying the debian version is only for metapackages. Signed-off-by: Noah Wager <[email protected]>
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docs/how-to/testing-verification/test-kernel-in-proposed.md

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@@ -61,10 +61,13 @@ Then install the kernel as per usual. If the kernel version in -proposed is the
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highest in any pocket, install it by running:
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```{code-block} none
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sudo apt install linux-<flavour>
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sudo apt install linux-<flavour> # install kernel metapackage
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# or
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sudo apt install linux-image-<version> # install the ABI-named image directly
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```
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If you want a specific (earlier) version, include the version in the command:
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If you want a specific (earlier) version of a metapackage, include the version
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in the command:
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```{code-block} none
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sudo apt install linux-<flavour>=<version>

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