test--help is the name of the container, it is just a bad name. Sorry for the confusion.
You can try with lxc-create -n lp1267367 -t ubuntu -- -h or any name. ** Changed in: lxc (Ubuntu) Status: Incomplete => Confirmed -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Server Team, which is subscribed to lxc in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1267367 Title: lxc-create shouldn't create container when template is called with --help To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/lxc/+bug/1267367/+subscriptions -- Ubuntu-server-bugs mailing list Ubuntu-server-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-server-bugs