linuxmint / linuxmint/mintupdate

Remove kernels window sorts in alphabetical order

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Python
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Description

Describe the bug
The remove kernels window sorts the kernels to remove alphabetically. I would expect them to display in version order.

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Steps to reproduce
Steps to reproduce the behavior:

  1. Go to View > Linux Kernels
  2. Click on 'Remove Kernels...'

Expected behavior
The list should display in order of kernel version.

Distribution:

  • Linux Mint
  • LMDE
  • Other (please specify)

Software version:
mintUpdate 7.1.4

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Research direction

Reproduce the issue through View > Linux Kernels, then open Remove Kernels... and inspect the code that builds and sorts that list. Compare the displayed entries with their kernel versions; done means the removal window consistently lists kernels in version order rather than alphabetical order.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
68/100

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