Re: /dev and chroot with debootstrap
On Mon, Feb 13, 2006 at 09:22:53PM +0100, Frans Pop wrote:
> On Monday 13 February 2006 02:58, Ross Boylan wrote:
> > I'm tempted to file a bug against the installation manual, but am not
> > sure if that's appropriate. Could anyone advise me about that?
>
> Well, the appendix has not been really written for newfangled setups like
> that, nor has it been adapted for possible extra demands that recent
> kernels and use of udev may put on it.
> The permutations are just to many.
>
> > Here are some theories about what the problem is:
> > 1. I've missed something.
> > 2. The manual is incomplete.
> > 3. debootstrap is incomplete.
> > 4. udev is missing something.
> > 5. evms needs to cater to this situation.
>
> I have no idea which of those is most appropriate, but filing a bug
> against the manual saying "it does not work in my setup" is not going to
> solve anything (except maybe the addition of a note saying that the
> appendix wont work for setting up an evms system).
Just to be clear for those following along: I think debootstrap
produces a useable system, though I have yet to install a kernel (and
maybe udev) to verify that. The problem is that the instructions
don't quite work.
>
> If you're going to install a system using debootstrap, you're supposed to
> be a little more savvy than people using the installer. debootstrap is
> just not smart enough (and not intended to be) to solve such
> riddles.
The use of evms is certainly non-standard, but the use of udev will
not be, I think. So that case, at least, probably merits note, and
maybe some changes (e.g., perhaps debootstrap should install udev).
> My suggestion would be that you try to find out on other lists what the
> best solution is, document that as a patch (probably a short extra para)
> for the appendix and submit that as a bug report against the manual.
> That is, of course, if you're willing to make the effort.
OK, I'll see if debian-user has any ideas.
Meanwhile, I'll see if I can actually get a kernel built. I seem to
need some stuff from unstable to do the job.
Thanks.
Ross
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