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author | Anton Hvornum <anton@hvornum.se> | 2023-11-22 22:24:29 +0100 |
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committer | GitHub <noreply@github.com> | 2023-11-22 22:24:29 +0100 |
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diff --git a/docs/help/discord.rst b/docs/help/discord.rst deleted file mode 100644 index f0c7c279..00000000 --- a/docs/help/discord.rst +++ /dev/null @@ -1,14 +0,0 @@ -.. _help.discord: - -Discord -======= - -There's a discord channel which is frequented by some `contributors <https://github.com/archlinux/archinstall/graphs/contributors>`_. - -| To join the server, head over to `https://discord.gg/cqXU88y <https://discord.gg/cqXU88y>`_ and join in. -| There's not many rules other than common sense and to treat others with respect. The general chat is for off-topic things as well. - -There's the ``@Party Animals`` role if you want notifications of new releases which is posted in the ``#Release Party`` channel. -Another thing is the ``@Contributors`` role can be activated by contributors by writing ``!verify`` and follow the verification process. - -Hop in, we hope to see you there! : ) diff --git a/docs/help/known_issues.rst b/docs/help/known_issues.rst deleted file mode 100644 index 2f1f62cb..00000000 --- a/docs/help/known_issues.rst +++ /dev/null @@ -1,103 +0,0 @@ -.. _help.known_issues: - -Known Issues -============ - -| Some issues are out of the `archinstall`_ projects scope, and the ones we know of are listed below. - -.. _waiting for time sync: - -Waiting for time sync `#2144`_ ------------------------------- - -| The usual root cause of this is the network topology. -| More specifically `timedatectl show`_ cannot perform a proper time sync against the default servers. - -| A *"fix"* for this is mentioned in the issue above. -| That is to configure ``/etc/systemd/timesyncd.conf`` and restart ``systemd-timesyncd.service``. - -.. note:: - - A proposal to override the time sync check has been put up for discussion in `#2144`_. - -Missing Nvidia Proprietary Driver `#2002`_ ------------------------------------------- - -| In some instances, the nvidia driver might not have all the nessecary packages installed. -| This is due to the kernel selection and/or hardware setups requiring additional packages to work properly. - -A common workaround is to install the package `linux-headers`_ and `nvidia-dkms`_ - -ARM, 32bit and other CPU types error out `#1686`_, `#2185`_ ------------------------------------------------------------ - -| This is a bit of a catch-all known issue. -| Officially `x86_64`_ is only supported by Arch Linux. -| Hence little effort have been put into supporting other platforms. - -| In theory, other architectures should work but small quirks might arise. - -| PR's are welcome but please be respectful of the delays in merging. -| Other fixes, issues or features will be prioritized for the above reasons. - -Keyring is out of date `#2213`_ -------------------------------- - -| Missing key-issues tend to be that the `archlinux-keyring`_ package is out of date, usually as a result of an outdated ISO. -| There is an attempt from upstream to fix this issue, and it's the `archlinux-keyring-wkd-sync.service`_ - -| The service starts almost immediately during boot, and if network is not configured in time — the service will fail. -| Subsequently the ``archinstall`` run might operate on a old keyring despite there being an update service for this. - -| There is really no way to reliably over time work around this issue in ``archinstall``. -| Instead, efforts to the upstream service should be considered the way forward. And/or keys not expiring betwene a sane ammount of ISO's. - -.. note:: - - The issue can happen on new ISO's too even as little as a few days after release, as some keys might expire right after the keyring is *"burnt in"* to the ISO. - -.. note:: - - Another common issue relating to the network not being configured, is that time might not be set correctly - resulting in the keyring not being able to update. See :ref:`waiting for time sync`. - -AUR packages ------------- - -| This is also a catch-all issue. -| `AUR is unsupported <https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Arch_User_Repository#Updating_packages>`_, and until that changes we cannot use AUR packages to solve feature requests in ``archinstall``. - -| This means that feature requests like supporting filesystems such as `ZFS`_ can not be added, and issues cannot be solved by using AUR packages either. - -.. note:: - - But in spirit of giving the community options, ``archinstall`` supports :ref:`archinstall.Plugins`, which means you can run ``archinstall --plugin <url>`` and source an AUR plugin. - - `torxed/archinstall-aur <https://github.com/torxed/archinstall-aur>`_ is a reference implementation for plugins: - - .. code-block:: console - - # archinstall --plugin https://archlinux.life/aur-plugin - - `phisch/archinstall-aur <https://github.com/phisch/archinstall-aur>`_ is another alternative: - - .. code-block:: console - - # archinstall --plugin https://raw.githubusercontent.com/phisch/archinstall-aur/master/archinstall-aur.py - - .. warning:: - - This will allow for unsupported usage of AUR during installation. - -.. _#2213: https://github.com/archlinux/archinstall/issues/2213 -.. _#2185: https://github.com/archlinux/archinstall/issues/2185 -.. _#2144: https://github.com/archlinux/archinstall/issues/2144 -.. _#2002: https://github.com/archlinux/archinstall/issues/2002 -.. _#1686: https://github.com/archlinux/archinstall/issues/1686 -.. _linux-headers: https://archlinux.org/packages/core/x86_64/linux-headers/ -.. _nvidia-dkms: https://archlinux.org/packages/extra/x86_64/nvidia-dkms/ -.. _x86_64: https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Frequently_asked_questions#What_architectures_does_Arch_support? -.. _archlinux-keyring: https://archlinux.org/packages/core/any/archlinux-keyring/ -.. _archlinux-keyring-wkd-sync.service: https://gitlab.archlinux.org/archlinux/archlinux-keyring/-/blob/7e672dad10652a80d1cc575d75cdb46442cd7f96/wkd_sync/archlinux-keyring-wkd-sync.service.in -.. _ZFS: https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/zfs-linux -.. _archinstall: https://github.com/archlinux/archinstall/ -.. _timedatectl show: https://github.com/archlinux/archinstall/blob/e6344f93f7e476d05bbcd642f2ed91fdde545870/archinstall/lib/installer.py#L136
\ No newline at end of file diff --git a/docs/help/report_bug.rst b/docs/help/report_bug.rst deleted file mode 100644 index bd0ac50a..00000000 --- a/docs/help/report_bug.rst +++ /dev/null @@ -1,33 +0,0 @@ -.. _help.issues: - -Report Issues & Bugs -==================== - -Issues and bugs should be reported over at `https://github.com/archlinux/archinstall/issues <https://github.com/Torxed/archinstall/issues>`_. - -General questions, enhancements and security issues can be reported over there too. -For quick issues or if you need help, head over to the Discord server which has a help channel. - -Log files ---------- - -| When submitting a help ticket, please include the :code:`/var/log/archinstall/install.log`. -| It can be found both on the live ISO but also in the installed filesystem if the base packages were strapped in. - -.. tip:: - | An easy way to submit logs is ``curl -F'file=@/var/log/archinstall/install.log' https://0x0.st``. - | Use caution when submitting other log files, but ``archinstall`` pledges to keep ``install.log`` safe for posting publicly! - -| There are additional log files under ``/var/log/archinstall/`` that can be useful: - - - ``/var/log/archinstall/user_configuration.json`` - Stores most of the guided answers in the installer - - ``/var/log/archinstall/user_credentials.json`` - Stores any usernames or passwords, can be passed to ``--creds`` - - ``/var/log/archinstall/user_disk_layouts.json`` - Stores the chosen disks and their layouts - - ``/var/log/archinstall/install.log`` - A log file over what steps were taken by archinstall - - ``/var/log/archinstall/cmd_history.txt`` - A complete command history, command by command in order - - ``/var/log/archinstall/cmd_output.txt`` - A raw output from all the commands that were executed by archinstall - -.. warning:: - - We only try to guarantee that ``/var/log/archinstall/install.log`` is free from sensitive information. - Any other log file should be pasted with **utmost care**! |