Here is a small tip for IT pros to determine if a Debian/Ubuntu/Mint based Linux system requires a reboot due to lib or kernel upgrades, check these two files to keep your system safe and patched from bugs by loading a new kernel when needed:
```
cat /var/run/reboot-required
cat /var/run/reboot-required.pkgs
```
You can easily automate this with Ansible or scripts for a fleet of servers. See https://www.cyberciti.biz/faq/how-to-find-out-if-my-ubuntudebian-linux-server-needs-a-reboot/ for more info.
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@nixCraft Does one not get a sign in system tray when a reboot is required now? (Deb 13 Trixie).
@nixCraftN N/A=Not Required...Not Needed...Autonomated boot Pre-registered upgrade Sequence Algomated plan Pending...Augumentated Approved Required Provisions Completed...Start...Run...Upgrade...run Protocals...Complete