Re: Plans to make dbootstrap/base-config easier and as automated as possible
Ben Collins <bcollins@debian.org> writes:
> On Wed, May 24, 2000 at 10:23:13AM -0700, Christoph Lameter wrote:
> > > > quiet 1. Switch off splash screen.
I agree that we shouldn't disable the splash screen in any event.
> > > > 2. Do not ask about pre-2.2 compatibility during mkext2 dialog (assume no)
> > >
> > > No, assume "yes". Compatibility is good.
I agree with BenC. Furthermore, it's already implemented this way!
> > > Base-config is after reboot. The parameters to dboostrap do not affect
> > > this.
> >
> > I thought dbootstrap passes parameters to base-config via a file?
>
> That's true. You'll need to bug Joey about this. It does make sense that
> if you did the install using cdrom, then base-config can assume you still
> have it to finish the install.
Yes, we already do indicate the varable, from util.c:check_pending_config():
if ( bootargs.isquiet )
write_userconfig("VERBOSE", "quiet");
> > > > 3. Aviod prompts in base-config to insert CD-Rom if it is already inserted.
> > >
> > > Inserting the CDROM is coming from apt, and those should not be avoided.
> >
> > Why prompt for a CD if its already in the drive?
>
> Because it check the CDROM can cause problems if there is nothing in
> there? Talk to Jason about this one.
I actually would go with Christoph on this point. If the CD is
already installed and we are in "quiet" mode, it should just blaze
ahead. For special cases etc people shouldn't be using quiet mode.
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