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Re: Patch to check initramfs generator availability



On Mon, Feb 13, 2006 at 02:28:05AM +0100, Frans Pop wrote:
> I'm considering a patch for the base-installer postinst to check if the
> default generators are actually available.
> For example, even if both are defined in base-installer for an arch, it
> is possible that only one is included on a netinst CD.
> 
> This patch would have the following check ($irf being yaird or
> initramfs-tools):
>    if chroot /target apt-cache policy $irf | \
>       grep "Candidate:" | grep -v "(none)" >/dev/null 2>&1; then
>            # generator is available
>    fi
> 
> I have tested that this test works, but am unsure if the use of apt-cache
> is the best option?

What will we gain by the check?


> Cheers,
> FJP


GSt

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