> Because there are some objections for serial interface being in
final
> criterion, I'd like to start discussion again. There was discussion
> on
> blocker bug meeting [1] (17:40) and it didn't end with unanimous
> decision. So, let the flame war begin. Do you want serial interface
> in
> beta criterion? I asked anaconda team for suggestion and here is
> their
> answer [2]. What is your opinion?
>
> [1]
http://goo.gl/921Vo
> [2]
>
https://www.redhat.com/archives/anaconda-devel-list/2012-February/msg0014...
My view is that having it Final is easier and having it Beta is more
beneficial. Serial console is used a lot for various VM setups and
automated testing. If we have it in Final, we might not get as much
bug reports received from general public, because in Beta it will be
broken.
The QA team uses TCs and RCs, but still, this issue might get fixed
just soon before Final if the requirement is Final. That makes all
tests based on serial console useless, because they will pass only at
the end of development cycle. Here's an example of such a test:
http://autoqa-stg.fedoraproject.org/resultsdb/frontend/search?type=Testca...
So it hurts both us and the bug reports from public. I don't know how
hard is to maintain serial console for Anaconda team. Maybe it's a
nightmare. But if it is doable, I would prefer having it in Beta.
I think that's pretty strong reasoning, and it makes me lean towards
Beta as well.
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Adam Williamson
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