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Bug#815187: Bug debian-Installer jessie: Installation grub fails without error message



Hi François,

François POLASTRON <fpolastron@free.fr> (2016-02-19):
> package: Debian-Installer
> Version: 20150422+deb8u3 
> 
> Dear Maintener,
> 
> I found a big bug in debian-Installer on a "BIOS Legacy" computer
> When trying to force grub installation in other device than primary disk, in 
> graphical mode the menu lets the user choose the device:
> /dev/sda
> /dev/sdb
> ...
> But when we choose one of a device debian-Installer don't install GRUB WITHOUT 
> ERROR MESSAGE. 

This seems very strange to me. Any chance you have access to this computer
anyway, and can share the installer logs containing the failed attempt?
(/var/log/installer/syslog notably.)

> In fact we must enter the device with the keyboard taping "/dev/sda"... to 
> contourn the bug. 

(contourner = to work around)

> Excuse-me for my english language. I'm a french guy

Don't worry, we've seen worse messages. ;)

Mraw,
KiBi.

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