** Description changed: > If the upload is a new upstream microrelease, the relevant part of the upstream changelog and/or release notes Upstream commit: https://github.com/tseliot/ubuntu-drivers- common/commit/a7d2d39805e995ed0e655de123b4bb6cff4e6434 > An explanation of the testing which has been performed on the new version in Ubuntu, including verification that the new package: - I will build a version soon. TBC + For this feature which only impact if the target system has a custom + file "/etc/custom_supported_gpus.json" + + If the file presents, it will effect packages_for_modalias() and + _is_runtimepm_supported(). Both functions are important when "ubuntu- + driver install" a nvidia driver. + + For installing nvidia driver, u-d-c has several test in autopkgtest which contains: + * different branch type: LTS/PB/NFB/Legacy.. + * different version type: 390/470/495/510.. + * For this particular feature, we created a new autopkgtest test_system_driver_packages_force_install_nvidia() which not only secure this FFE but each version bump. + which contains: + 1. Normal case (Stock ubuntu), without /etc/customized_supported_gpus.json in the system. + 2. If /etc/custom_supported_gpus.json contains incorrect json field / format. + 3. /etc/custom_supported_gpus.json point to the older version than candidate. + 4. /etc/custom_supported_gpus.json point to the same version than candidate. + 5. /etc/custom_supported_gpus.json point to a non-exist version of ubuntu-archive (source list). + + and you can see from "buildlog" attachment, all passed as well as + "test_system_driver_packages_force_install_nvidia()" + + Refer https://github.com/tseliot/ubuntu-drivers-common/pull/71 for more + details. > state the reason why you feel it is necessary (other bugs it fixes, etc.) related bug: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+bug/1 In NVIDIA new GPU release cycle, NVIDIA ships their new GPUs to OEM/ODM for production. In the meantime, NVIDIA usually notify OEM/ODM/Canonical (under NDA) to use a specific nvidia version to development/production. NVIDIA and OEN/ODM will announce the next generation combination at the same time usually when the factory ready to ship the product. We made Ubuntu as a leading distribution supports many cutting edge devices, it's time to have an official way to make the nvidia installation consistent in unannounced (yet) nvidia devices to support OEM/ODM factory shipment for our growing counterparts. > attach (as files) > diff of the Upstream ChangeLog (not debian/changelog) > diff -u <package>-{old-version,new-version}/ChangeLog > changelog.diff note that the ChangeLog sometimes is called CHANGES, is missing or the tarball merely has a NEWS file. > the NEWS file, if you think that this information helps reviewing your request (true for most gnome packages) N/A, FWIK, u-d-c hasn't an official release note something like "NEWS" > build log (as file) - As the attachment "buildlog" + Please refer the attachment "buildlog" > install log - TBC, I'll provide soon. + Please refer the attachment "installlog" > mention what testing you've done to see that it works TBC, I'll provide soon. > subscribe (do not assign to) the 'ubuntu-release' team. TBC, will subscribe them after completing the materials.
** Attachment added: "installlog" https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubuntu-drivers-common/+bug/1990341/+attachment/5638895/+files/installlog -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Desktop Packages, which is subscribed to ubuntu-drivers-common in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1990341 Title: [FeatureFreeze Exceptions] Support to install nvidia driver by allowing list Status in OEM Priority Project: In Progress Status in ubuntu-drivers-common package in Ubuntu: New Bug description: > If the upload is a new upstream microrelease, the relevant part of the upstream changelog and/or release notes Upstream commit: https://github.com/tseliot/ubuntu-drivers- common/commit/a7d2d39805e995ed0e655de123b4bb6cff4e6434 > An explanation of the testing which has been performed on the new version in Ubuntu, including verification that the new package: For this feature which only impact if the target system has a custom file "/etc/custom_supported_gpus.json" If the file presents, it will effect packages_for_modalias() and _is_runtimepm_supported(). Both functions are important when "ubuntu- driver install" a nvidia driver. For installing nvidia driver, u-d-c has several test in autopkgtest which contains: * different branch type: LTS/PB/NFB/Legacy.. * different version type: 390/470/495/510.. * For this particular feature, we created a new autopkgtest test_system_driver_packages_force_install_nvidia() which not only secure this FFE but each version bump. which contains: 1. Normal case (Stock ubuntu), without /etc/customized_supported_gpus.json in the system. 2. If /etc/custom_supported_gpus.json contains incorrect json field / format. 3. /etc/custom_supported_gpus.json point to the older version than candidate. 4. /etc/custom_supported_gpus.json point to the same version than candidate. 5. /etc/custom_supported_gpus.json point to a non-exist version of ubuntu-archive (source list). and you can see from "buildlog" attachment, all passed as well as "test_system_driver_packages_force_install_nvidia()" Refer https://github.com/tseliot/ubuntu-drivers-common/pull/71 for more details. > state the reason why you feel it is necessary (other bugs it fixes, etc.) related bug: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+bug/1 In NVIDIA new GPU release cycle, NVIDIA ships their new GPUs to OEM/ODM for production. In the meantime, NVIDIA usually notify OEM/ODM/Canonical (under NDA) to use a specific nvidia version to development/production. NVIDIA and OEN/ODM will announce the next generation combination at the same time usually when the factory ready to ship the product. We made Ubuntu as a leading distribution supports many cutting edge devices, it's time to have an official way to make the nvidia installation consistent in unannounced (yet) nvidia devices to support OEM/ODM factory shipment for our growing counterparts. > attach (as files) > diff of the Upstream ChangeLog (not debian/changelog) > diff -u <package>-{old-version,new-version}/ChangeLog > changelog.diff note that the ChangeLog sometimes is called CHANGES, is missing or the tarball merely has a NEWS file. > the NEWS file, if you think that this information helps reviewing your request (true for most gnome packages) N/A, FWIK, u-d-c hasn't an official release note something like "NEWS" > build log (as file) Please refer the attachment "buildlog" > install log Please refer the attachment "installlog" > mention what testing you've done to see that it works TBC, I'll provide soon. > subscribe (do not assign to) the 'ubuntu-release' team. TBC, will subscribe them after completing the materials. To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/oem-priority/+bug/1990341/+subscriptions -- Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~desktop-packages Post to : desktop-packages@lists.launchpad.net Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~desktop-packages More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp
