Reword "Remove kernels..." to "Remove inactive kernels"

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Issue type
Feature
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Clearly specified
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Stale
Tech stack
python
Domain
desktop

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Search the codebase for the "Remove kernels" button label and inspect the surrounding installed-kernel management UI. Rename the label to "Remove inactive kernels" and verify that the displayed action clearly matches the kernels selected for removal.

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Description

FEATURE REQUEST

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
When managing installed kernels, it's unclear what the "Remove kernels" button will do.

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In fact what it will do is select all kernels that are Installed and Not Active and offer to remove them:

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Describe the solution you'd like
It should be made more obvious what the button does. Either rename it to "Remove inactive kernels" or "Remove old kernels" would make it a lot clearer. The latter is not exactly accurate since I assume it will remove kernels newer than the active one if installed.

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