Re: Debian Installer etch RC1 released
Andreas Barth <aba@not.so.argh.org> writes:
> * Roberto C. Sanchez (roberto@connexer.com) [061114 14:58]:
>> On Tue, Nov 14, 2006 at 05:19:13AM +0100, Frans Pop wrote:
>> >
>> > * The 2.6.17 kernel should support installing from most CD-ROM/DVD
>> > drives in systems with a SATA controller. However, there are known
>> > issues in 2.6.17 with some controllers that have been fixed in 2.6.18.
>> >
>>
>> I understand that the line must be drawn somewhere. However, I am
>> concerned about Etch shipping with a 2.6.17 kernel because of Xen.
>> AIUI, Xen has issues with 2.6.17 kernels (at least those available from
>> backports). I run some Xen servers, each with a number of domUs and so
>> would like to see that Xen be treated as a "first-class citizen" in
>> Debian.
>
> There are good chances that Etch will contain 2.6.18, but due to some
> open bugs the Release Candidate 1 of the installer has still 2.6.17.
>
> One of the most blocking bugs is http://bugs.debian.org/395889 as there
> is currently no way how the installer could install an 2.6.18 kernel and
> packages that depend on udeb.
>
> Please feel free to help us fixing these bugs.
>
>
>
> Cheers,
> Andi
The BTS says it was fixed. :)
Any others?
MfG
Goswin
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