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[arch-releng] [PATCH 1/3] Make cmdline_param work and conform to rc.d layout
by leone.simo＠gmail.com 20 Mar '11

20 Mar '11

From: Simo Leone <leone.simo(a)gmail.com> - Rename cmdline_param to kernel_cmdline - Move to /etc/rc.d/functions.d where it belongs --- configs/syslinux-iso/overlay/etc/archiso/functions | 12 ------------ configs/syslinux-iso/overlay/etc/rc.d/archiso | 1 - .../overlay/etc/rc.d/functions.d/archiso | 20 ++++++++++++++++++++ 3 files changed, 20 insertions(+), 13 deletions(-) delete mode 100644 configs/syslinux-iso/overlay/etc/archiso/functions create mode 100644 configs/syslinux-iso/overlay/etc/rc.d/functions.d/archiso diff --git a/configs/syslinux-iso/overlay/etc/archiso/functions b/configs/syslinux-iso/overlay/etc/archiso/functions deleted file mode 100644 index fdd48f4..0000000 --- a/configs/syslinux-iso/overlay/etc/archiso/functions +++ /dev/null @@ -1,12 +0,0 @@ -# vim: set ft=sh: - -cmdline_param () -{ - for param in ${CMDLINE}; do - case "${param}" in - $1=*) echo "${param##*=}"; return ;; - *) continue ;; - esac - done - [ -n "${2}" ] && echo "${2}" -} diff --git a/configs/syslinux-iso/overlay/etc/rc.d/archiso b/configs/syslinux-iso/overlay/etc/rc.d/archiso index 435152a..6f26f98 100755 --- a/configs/syslinux-iso/overlay/etc/rc.d/archiso +++ b/configs/syslinux-iso/overlay/etc/rc.d/archiso @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ # vim: set ft=sh: . /etc/rc.conf . /etc/rc.d/functions -. /etc/archiso/functions scan_network () diff --git a/configs/syslinux-iso/overlay/etc/rc.d/functions.d/archiso b/configs/syslinux-iso/overlay/etc/rc.d/functions.d/archiso new file mode 100644 index 0000000..02b41cf --- /dev/null +++ b/configs/syslinux-iso/overlay/etc/rc.d/functions.d/archiso @@ -0,0 +1,20 @@ +# vim: set ft=sh: + +# kernel_cmdline <param> +# Looks for a parameter on the kernel's boot-time command line. +# +# returns: 0 if param was found. Also prints its value if it was a K=V param. +# 1 if it was not +# +kernel_cmdline () +{ + for param in $(/bin/cat /proc/cmdline); do + case "${param}" in + $1=*) echo "${param##*=}"; return 0 ;; + $1) return 0 ;; + *) continue ;; + esac + done + + return 1 +} -- 1.7.4.1

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[arch-releng] [PATCH] Adding autologin on first shell
by Charles Vejnar 20 Mar '11

20 Mar '11

--- configs/syslinux-iso/overlay/etc/inittab | 45 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ configs/syslinux-iso/overlay/usr/bin/autologin | 2 + 2 files changed, 47 insertions(+), 0 deletions(-) create mode 100644 configs/syslinux-iso/overlay/etc/inittab create mode 100755 configs/syslinux-iso/overlay/usr/bin/autologin diff --git a/configs/syslinux-iso/overlay/etc/inittab b/configs/syslinux-iso/overlay/etc/inittab new file mode 100644 index 0000000..aff6d72 --- /dev/null +++ b/configs/syslinux-iso/overlay/etc/inittab @@ -0,0 +1,45 @@ +# +# /etc/inittab +# + +# Runlevels: +# 0 Halt +# 1(S) Single-user +# 2 Not used +# 3 Multi-user +# 4 Not used +# 5 X11 +# 6 Reboot + +## Only one of the following two lines can be uncommented! +# Boot to console +id:3:initdefault: +# Boot to X11 +#id:5:initdefault: + +rc::sysinit:/etc/rc.sysinit +rs:S1:wait:/etc/rc.single +rm:2345:wait:/etc/rc.multi +rh:06:wait:/etc/rc.shutdown +su:S:wait:/sbin/sulogin -p + +# -8 options fixes umlauts problem on login +c1:2345:respawn:/sbin/agetty -n -l /usr/bin/autologin -8 38400 tty1 linux +c2:2345:respawn:/sbin/agetty -8 38400 tty2 linux +c3:2345:respawn:/sbin/agetty -8 38400 tty3 linux +c4:2345:respawn:/sbin/agetty -8 38400 tty4 linux +c5:2345:respawn:/sbin/agetty -8 38400 tty5 linux +c6:2345:respawn:/sbin/agetty -8 38400 tty6 linux + +# Hypervisor Virtual Console for Xen and KVM +#h0:2345:respawn:/sbin/agetty -8 38400 hvc0 linux + +ca::ctrlaltdel:/sbin/shutdown -t3 -r now + +# Example lines for starting a login manager +x:5:respawn:/usr/bin/xdm -nodaemon +#x:5:respawn:/usr/sbin/gdm -nodaemon +#x:5:respawn:/usr/bin/kdm -nodaemon +#x:5:respawn:/usr/bin/slim >/dev/null 2>&1 + +# End of file diff --git a/configs/syslinux-iso/overlay/usr/bin/autologin b/configs/syslinux-iso/overlay/usr/bin/autologin new file mode 100755 index 0000000..c124f9e --- /dev/null +++ b/configs/syslinux-iso/overlay/usr/bin/autologin @@ -0,0 +1,2 @@ +#!/bin/bash +/bin/login -f root -- 1.7.4

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[arch-releng] Working on network-based install stuff
by Simo Leone 20 Mar '11

20 Mar '11

It's a bit of a pain if all you have is IPMI or something to work over (actually.. you can't do anything at all). I'll be sending a patch soon to start agetty on whatever is specified as the console kernel parameter. -S

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[arch-releng] [PATCH] Archlinux FS#16232 - Run syslinux on serial too
by Simo Leone 20 Mar '11

20 Mar '11

--- .../syslinux-iso/boot-files/syslinux/syslinux.cfg | 6 +----- 1 files changed, 1 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/configs/syslinux-iso/boot-files/syslinux/syslinux.cfg b/configs/syslinux-iso/boot-files/syslinux/syslinux.cfg index 9b25021..3b75340 100644 --- a/configs/syslinux-iso/boot-files/syslinux/syslinux.cfg +++ b/configs/syslinux-iso/boot-files/syslinux/syslinux.cfg @@ -1,14 +1,10 @@ +SERIAL 0 38400 DEFAULT vesamenu.c32 PROMPT 0 MENU TITLE Arch Linux MENU BACKGROUND /%INSTALL_DIR%/boot/splash.png TIMEOUT 3000 -# TODO: Replace these crappy messages with something useful -F1 boot.txt -F2 options.txt -F3 help.txt - MENU WIDTH 78 MENU MARGIN 4 MENU ROWS 5 -- 1.7.4.1

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[arch-releng] [PATCH] Fix code so bootloader package is selected for install
by pyther＠pyther.net 13 Mar '11

13 Mar '11

--- src/core/libs/lib-ui-interactive.sh | 2 +- 1 files changed, 1 insertions(+), 1 deletions(-) diff --git a/src/core/libs/lib-ui-interactive.sh b/src/core/libs/lib-ui-interactive.sh index 563dc2b..38a626e 100644 --- a/src/core/libs/lib-ui-interactive.sh +++ b/src/core/libs/lib-ui-interactive.sh @@ -756,7 +756,7 @@ If any previous configuration you've done until now (like fancy filesystems) req # build the list of options, sorted primarily by group, then by packagename (this is already). marking where appropriate local pkglist=() - needed_pkgs=("${needed_pkgs_fs[@]}") + needed_pkgs+=("${needed_pkgs_fs[@]}") while read pkgname pkgver pkggroup pkgdesc; do mark=OFF if check_is_in "$pkggroup" "${grouplist[@]}" || check_is_in $pkgname "${needed_pkgs[@]}"; then -- 1.7.4.1

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[arch-releng] Default Bootloader for AIF
by Matthew Gyurgyik 13 Mar '11

13 Mar '11

Arch Devs, In November Pierre wrote a mail to arch-dev-public about bootloaders in core. http://mailman.archlinux.org/pipermail/arch-dev-public/2010-November/018445… Pierre wrote: > Summing up my suggestion for some time in the future would be: > * move extlinux/syslinux to core/base > * move grub1 to extra/multilib and remove it from base group > * keep grub2 in extra > * maybe also move lilo to extra > * of course keep all of them on the install cd Now that there is Syslinux support in AIF, should AIF select Syslinux as the "Default" bootloader? Users are asked to select which bootloader package they would like to install. They can either pick from Grub or Syslinux. Since Grub is listed first it is selected as the "Default". ~pyther

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[arch-releng] [PATCH 1/2] Update Documentation to reflect new bootloader installation method
by pyther＠pyther.net 13 Mar '11

13 Mar '11

--- doc/official_installation_guide_en | 43 ++++++++++++++++++----------------- 1 files changed, 22 insertions(+), 21 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/official_installation_guide_en b/doc/official_installation_guide_en index d73ed8e..653cebe 100644 --- a/doc/official_installation_guide_en +++ b/doc/official_installation_guide_en @@ -460,13 +460,14 @@ hard disk preparations need to be undone. #### Select Packages Select Packages will let you select the packages you wish to install from the -CD, USB or your NET mirror. You have the opportunity to specify whole package -groups from which you'd generally like to install packages, then fine-tune -your coarse selection by (de)selecting individual packages from the groups you -have chosen using the space bar. It is recommended that you install all the -"base" packages, but not anything else at this point. The only exception to -this rule is installing any packages you need for setting up Internet -connectivity. +CD, USB or your NET mirror. First, you are prompted to select a bootloader +package (the bootloader will be configured later on in the "Install Bootloader" +stage). After this, you can select package groups from which you'd generally +like to install packages, then fine-tune your coarse selection by (de)selecting +individual packages from the groups you have chosen using the space bar. It is +recommended that you install all the "base" packages, but not anything else at +this point. The only exception to this rule is installing any packages you need +for setting up Internet connectivity. Once you're done selecting the packages you need, leave the selection screen and continue to the next step. @@ -771,25 +772,25 @@ changes you made in mkinitcpio.conf. #### Install Bootloader -Install Bootloader will install a bootloader on your hard drive, either GRUB -or NONE in case you have a bootloader already installed and want to use that -one instead. If you choose to install GRUB, the setup script will want you to -examine the appropriate configuration file to confirm the proper settings. - +Install Bootloader will install and help you configure the bootloader that you +selected in the "Select Packages" stage. **/boot/grub/menu.lst** +**/boot/syslinux/syslinux.cfg** + +An editor will open, allowing you to edit the appropriate bootloader +configuration file which the installer has pre-populated. You should check and +modify this file, if needed, to accommodate your boot setup. + +Syslinux: +After checking your bootloader configuration for correctness, you'll be asked to +allow the installer to Set the Boot Flag and install the Syslinux MBR. -You should check and modify this file to accommodate your boot setup if you -want to use GRUB, otherwise you will have to modify your existing bootloader's -configuration file. The installer will have pre-populated this file using UUID -entries which you may have to change in the same cases you'd need to change -them in your fstab. +Grub: After checking your bootloader configuration for correctness, you'll be -prompted for a partition to install the loader to. Unless you're using yet -another boot loader, you should install GRUB to the MBR of the installation -disk, which is usually represented by the appropriate device name without a -number suffix. +prompted for a disk to install the loader to. You should install GRUB to the MBR +of the installation disk. #### Exit Install -- 1.7.4.1

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[arch-releng] [PATCH] Update Documentation to reflect new bootloader installation method
by pyther＠pyther.net 13 Mar '11

13 Mar '11

--- doc/official_installation_guide_en | 39 ++++++++++++++++++++--------------- 1 files changed, 22 insertions(+), 17 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/official_installation_guide_en b/doc/official_installation_guide_en index d73ed8e..69578f2 100644 --- a/doc/official_installation_guide_en +++ b/doc/official_installation_guide_en @@ -180,11 +180,9 @@ Make sure your BIOS is set in a way to allow booting from your CD-ROM or USB device. Reboot your computer with the Arch Linux Installation CD in the drive or the USB stick plugged in the port. Once the installation medium has started -booting you will see the Arch Linux logo and a grub menu waiting for your +booting you will see the Arch Linux logo and an Isolinux menu waiting for your selection. Most likely you can just hit enter at this point. -If Grub hangs, you're one of the unlucky few whose CD-rom drive doesn't work -with grub and you should try the isolinux image. ### Post-boot At the end of the boot procedure, you should be at a login prompt with some @@ -460,7 +458,9 @@ hard disk preparations need to be undone. #### Select Packages Select Packages will let you select the packages you wish to install from the -CD, USB or your NET mirror. You have the opportunity to specify whole package +CD, USB or your NET mirror. First, you are prompted to select a bootloader. Your +choice will install the appropriate bootloader package and will be used for the +"Install Bootloader" stage. You now have the opportunity to specify whole package groups from which you'd generally like to install packages, then fine-tune your coarse selection by (de)selecting individual packages from the groups you have chosen using the space bar. It is recommended that you install all the @@ -771,25 +771,30 @@ changes you made in mkinitcpio.conf. #### Install Bootloader -Install Bootloader will install a bootloader on your hard drive, either GRUB -or NONE in case you have a bootloader already installed and want to use that -one instead. If you choose to install GRUB, the setup script will want you to +Install Bootloader will install the bootloader that you selected in the "Select +Source" stage on your hard drive. If you skipped selecting a bootloader, no +bootloader will be installed. Otherwise, the setup script will want you to examine the appropriate configuration file to confirm the proper settings. - **/boot/grub/menu.lst** +**/boot/syslinux/syslinux.cfg** + +An editor will open, allowing you to edit the appropriate bootloader +configuration file. You should check and modify this file to accommodate your +boot setup. The installer will have pre-populated this file using UUID entries +which you may have to change in the same cases you'd need to change them in your +fstab. + +Syslinux: +After checking your bootloader configuration for correctness, you'll be asked to +allow the installer to Set the Boot Flag and install the Syslinux MBR. -You should check and modify this file to accommodate your boot setup if you -want to use GRUB, otherwise you will have to modify your existing bootloader's -configuration file. The installer will have pre-populated this file using UUID -entries which you may have to change in the same cases you'd need to change -them in your fstab. +Grub: After checking your bootloader configuration for correctness, you'll be -prompted for a partition to install the loader to. Unless you're using yet -another boot loader, you should install GRUB to the MBR of the installation -disk, which is usually represented by the appropriate device name without a -number suffix. +prompted for a disk to install the loader to. You should install GRUB to the MBR +of the installation disk, which is usually represented by the appropriate device +name without a number suffix. #### Exit Install -- 1.7.4.1

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[arch-releng] Couple of problems with the latest 03.09 & 03.05 ISO's
by bill . 10 Mar '11

10 Mar '11

Hello and thanks for your work with the newest ISO's. I really don't know if this is the best place to post about problems with the latest testing releases so excuse me beforehand. I wanted to make a new install on a virtualbox machine and i used the 2011.03.09 iso. Before i am even dropped to a console to start the installation i get the following error ERROR: while mounting root (aufs) filesystem. /bin/sh: can't access tty; job control turned off [ramfs /]# It switches on a ramfs console and i can't continue the installation. I searched the net but couldn't find anything to help me. Let me know if there is a way to provide more info. I used the 2011.03.05 iso and this time it started the installation with no problem. I was able to finish the procedure normally except for the part where it installs the bootloader. I was only given the option to install it on partitions (*/dev/sdX#*) and not on a hard disk itself. (like* /dev/sdX) *As expected I couldn't boot into my new installation and i had to to use the "grub setup" command (from within the installation iso) to install the loader on the mbr. And again, if this isn't the correct place to report problems, please direct me to a better one. Thanks!

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[arch-releng] Trapezium: Install an Archlinux farm
by Charles Vejnar 07 Mar '11

07 Mar '11

Hi, Finally, I had the time to wrap everything together. With the 2 patches I recently submitted, it becomes possible to easily install many servers with Archlinux. See for the Trapezium server and some doc here: http://hg.vejnar.org/trapezium The documentation is minimal so don't hesitate to comment or ask questions. Charles

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