Re: New debconf template for the linux package
Ben Hutchings wrote:
> I would write something like:
>
> Boot loader configuration must be updated to load initramfs
> This kernel package will build an 'initramfs' file
> (/boot/initrd.img-@abiname@) that should be loaded by the boot loader
> in addition to the kernel itself. The initramfs enables a more
> flexible boot process, and it is likely that future kernel versions
> will not boot without an initramfs.
> .
> The currently running kernel has been booted without an initramfs.
> You should reconfigure your boot loader to load the initramfs for
> Linux version @abiname@ and for each later version.
>
> But I think that still needs improvement, for example to say clearly
> that each kernel version needs its own initramfs.
Also putting the word "MIPS" back in to reassure users this really is
aimed at them:
Boot loader configuration must be updated to load initramfs
This kernel package will build an "initramfs" file
(/boot/initrd.img-@abiname@) for the boot loader to use in
addition to the kernel itself. This method, formerly unsupported
on MIPS, enables a more flexible boot process, and future kernel
versions may require a corresponding initrd.img to boot.
.
The currently running kernel has been booted without an initramfs.
You should reconfigure your boot loader to load the initramfs for
Linux version @abiname@ and for each later version.
I also might have suggested moving this from a debconf note to a
NEWS.Debian file, but that would reduce its visibility (since
apt-listchanges only shows them when you're upgrading a new version
of an already-installed package).
--
JBR with qualifications in linguistics, experience as a Debian
sysadmin, and probably no clue about this particular package
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