Bug#418383: /usr/sbin/update-initramfs: please add an option to leave the built tree around for analysis

[maximilian attems <max@stro.at>]

On Mon, Apr 09, 2007 at 04:15:55PM +0200, Marc Haber wrote:
> Package: initramfs-tools
> Version: 0.85f
> Severity: wishlist
> File: /usr/sbin/update-initramfs
> 
> update-initramfs builds a new initramfs file system, packs it up, and
> deletes the directory built before packing.
> 
> For analysis, it would be great to be able to take a look into the
> file system, so it would be nice to have update-initramfs leave the
> tree around instead of unconditionally removing it.

the mkinitramfs -k switch is for keep.
it will tell you where to look.
it's the "low-level" cmd.

otherwise i don't want to clutter update-initramfs for such.

best regards

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maks