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= WHAT = | |||
It's time to kick the tires on encrypted block device installation support in F10-Alpha. There have been several changes on this front recently, most notably the arrival of [[Features/BetterStartup|plymouth]]. The plan is meet and try to poke holes in encrypted block device installations. We'll have a host of QA and Development characters hanging out discussing bugs (aka "features"), expectations, and test areas. I've included details below for how you can contribute below. | It's time to kick the tires on encrypted block device installation support in F10-Alpha. There have been several changes on this front recently, most notably the arrival of [[Features/BetterStartup|plymouth]]. The plan is meet and try to poke holes in encrypted block device installations. We'll have a host of QA and Development characters hanging out discussing bugs (aka "features"), expectations, and test areas. I've included details below for how you can contribute below. | ||
= WHEN = | |||
'''DATE:''' Thursday, August 14th, 2008 | '''DATE:''' Thursday, August 14th, 2008 | ||
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'''TIME:''' Between ''12:00'' and ''21:00'' UTC (8am -> 5pm EDT) | '''TIME:''' Between ''12:00'' and ''21:00'' UTC (8am -> 5pm EDT) | ||
= WHERE = | |||
Discussion will be held on IRC in the [irc://irc.freenode.net/fedora-qa #fedora-qa] channel. There are quite a few different IRC clients out there you can use to join the discussion, including: | Discussion will be held on IRC in the [irc://irc.freenode.net/fedora-qa #fedora-qa] channel. There are quite a few different IRC clients out there you can use to join the discussion, including: | ||
* [http://embed.mibbit.com/?server=irc.freenode.net&channel=%23fedora-qa&forcePrompt=true | * Web-based mibbit (no additional software required)- [http://embed.mibbit.com/?server=irc.freenode.net&channel=%23fedora-qa&forcePrompt=true join #fedora-qa] | ||
* [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/16/ Chatzilla | * Chatzilla firefox extension - [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/16/ install Chatzilla] | ||
* A slew of | * A slew of popular linux clients - http://www.ircreviews.org/clients/platforms-unix.html | ||
= WHY = | |||
Have you tried installing using an encrypted block device yet? Support for [ | Have you tried installing using an encrypted block device yet? Support for [http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Anaconda/Features/EncryptedBlockDevices installing to encrypted block devices] was added in Fedora 9. While this support has been present for an entire release, it hasn't yet been given a thorough test review. Additionally, with the presence of [http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Features/BetterStartup plymouth], the method by which unlocking your encrypted devices has changed dramatically. | ||
It's the new hotness and it could use your help in identifying use cases and fleshing out defects. | It's the new hotness and it could use your help in identifying use cases and fleshing out defects. | ||
= WHO = | |||
The following cast of characters will be available testing, workarounds, bug fixes, and general discussion ... | The following cast of characters will be available testing, workarounds, bug fixes, and general discussion ... | ||
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If you'd like to sign up to help field questions, please add your name to the list above. | If you'd like to sign up to help field questions, please add your name to the list above. | ||
= HOW = | |||
There are many ways you can help, depending on your interests and skill level. | There are many ways you can help, depending on your interests and skill level. | ||
== Triage NEW Bugs == | |||
Much like a field hospital, bug triage is the art of quickly addressing the big issues in a bug, and moving it on for further review by the development team. Unlike a field hospital, there ''should'' be no blood or guts. The triage process has generated quite a following. You are encouraged to read more about the triage process on the [[BugZappers]] home. In a nutshell, bug triage is a several step process that includes: | Much like a field hospital, bug triage is the art of quickly addressing the big issues in a bug, and moving it on for further review by the development team. Unlike a field hospital, there ''should'' be no blood or guts. The triage process has generated quite a following. You are encouraged to read more about the triage process on the [[BugZappers]] home. In a nutshell, bug triage is a several step process that includes: | ||
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# [[BugZappers/GettingStarted| Getting started]] | # [[BugZappers/GettingStarted| Getting started]] | ||
# [[BugZappers/FindingBugs| Finding bugs to triage]], the list we'll use for Test Day includes: | # [[BugZappers/FindingBugs| Finding bugs to triage]], the list we'll use for Test Day includes: | ||
#* | #* List of ''NEW'' installer encrypted block device bugs needing triage: http://tinyurl.com/6k8e5h | ||
#* List of ''NEW'' Plymouth bugs: http://tinyurl.com/6omrxn | |||
# [[BugZappers/TakingAction| Taking action]] | # [[BugZappers/TakingAction| Taking action]] | ||
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At this time there are no unverified bug fixes. However, that will likely change as the days go on. | At this time there are no unverified bug fixes. However, that will likely change as the days go on. | ||
* | * Encrypted block device installation ''MODIFIED'' bugs - http://tinyurl.com/5jfdb7 | ||
* Plymouth ''MODIFIED'' bugs - http://tinyurl.com/648k9n | |||
=== Testing === | === Testing === | ||
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Here are some testing requirements: | Here are some testing requirements: | ||
* A spare system (can be a virtual guest) | * A spare system (can be a virtual guest) | ||
* Access to install F10-Alpha install media ( | * Access to install F10-Alpha install media (see http://mirrors.fedoraproject.org//mirrorlists/publiclist//Fedora/10-Alpha) | ||
* Optical CD/DVD media and a media burner (optional) | * Optical CD/DVD media and a media burner (optional) | ||
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The same process used to install an Fedora release can be used to install F10-Alpha. For an overview of the process, please review the [http://docs.fedoraproject.org/install-guide/ Installation Guide]. | The same process used to install an Fedora release can be used to install F10-Alpha. For an overview of the process, please review the [http://docs.fedoraproject.org/install-guide/ Installation Guide]. | ||
# First, determine your system architecture ( | # First, determine your system architecture (see http://docs.fedoraproject.org/install-guide/f9/en_US/sn-which-arch.html). | ||
# Next, locate a nearby mirror where you can download install media ( | # Next, locate a nearby mirror where you can download install media (see http://mirrors.fedoraproject.org/publiclist/Fedora/development/). | ||
# Next, [http://docs.fedoraproject.org/install-guide/f9/en_US/sn-expert-download.html download] a ''F10-Alpha'' Fedora CD, DVD, or <code>boot.iso</code> for your architecture from a ( | # Next, [http://docs.fedoraproject.org/install-guide/f9/en_US/sn-expert-download.html download] a ''F10-Alpha'' Fedora CD, DVD, or <code>boot.iso</code> for your architecture from a (see http://docs.fedoraproject.org/install-guide/f9/en_US/sn-expert-download.html) | ||
# [http://docs.fedoraproject.org/install-guide/f9/en_US/sn-making-media.html#sn-making-disc-media Burn the downloaded image to a CD/DVD] | # [http://docs.fedoraproject.org/install-guide/f9/en_US/sn-making-media.html#sn-making-disc-media Burn the downloaded image to a CD/DVD] | ||
# [http://docs.fedoraproject.org/install-guide/f9/en_US/sn-start-installation.html Boot from the CD/DVD] | # [http://docs.fedoraproject.org/install-guide/f9/en_US/sn-start-installation.html Boot from the CD/DVD] |