On Sat, Nov 08, 2008 at 02:26:53PM +0200, Eddy Petriiior wrote: > Subject: cryptsetup: non-working timeout option can render remote > systems unbootable > Followup-For: Bug #495509 > Package: cryptsetup > Version: 2:1.0.6-6 > severity 495509 important # system unbootable when restarted remotely > thanks > > On a remote server where one relies on the timeout feature to skip over > the passphrase prompt when the system is started remotely, this pauses > the entire boot process, requiring manual intervention.
I agree with the severity, if timeout really can't work anymore please put a NEWS.Debian entry giving hints on how to fix the problem as things will break for setups expecting a boot timeout. FWIW I'm using the same setup as Eddy. thanks, filippo -- Filippo Giunchedi - http://esaurito.net PGP key: 0x6B79D401 random quote follows: A child of five would understand this. Send someone to fetch a child of five. -- Groucho Marx -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
