On Sat 30 May 2015 at 11:19:17 +0200, Christian Kastner wrote: > On Fri, 29 May 2015 12:32:13 +0900 Norbert Preining <prein...@logic.at> > wrote: > > > It looks to me as though we're missing iso-scan and load-iso from the > > > cdrom target, and that as a result we neither include the loop module, > > > nor do we attempt to mount the usb stick, nor look for the ISO therein. > > > > Indeed, checking the initrd you mentioned I see the iso-scan and load-iso > > packages available, while in the initrd from current image > > it is not. > > I believe this issue (or a variant of it) was already reported as #618000.
#618000 and this bug are related (both involve the kernel module loop.ko being in the initrd) but they are not the same issue. #618000 is an enhancement request for D-I. #724931 could be viewed as an attempt to move the issue to a conclusion. On the other hand, #785512 is reporting a "regression" between the Jessie installer and some random, unknown, testing version for which documentation of any intentional change is lacking. Note that it is not a "regression" compared with the Wheezy installer, which is also unable to take advantage of GRUB's loopback facility. > A fix in the ISO would be great. I used as similar workaround as the one > you mentioned in your blog post, but that quickly became tedious > (assuming one updates the stick at every point release, too). There are at least three ways to boot a netinst ISO from a USB stick. An additional one based on GRUB's loopback would be nice. All have their advantages and disadvantages but installing Debian successfully without the tedium and in a controlled manner is still possible without it. Regards, Brian. -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-boot-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: https://lists.debian.org/30052015191143.c5939e408...@desktop.copernicus.demon.co.uk
