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authorSam James <sam@gentoo.org>2021-10-31 21:22:33 +0000
committerSam James <sam@gentoo.org>2021-10-31 21:25:05 +0000
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2021-10-18-libxcrypt-migration-stable: tweak guidance slightly
Bug: https://bugs.gentoo.org/809410 Bug: https://bugs.gentoo.org/699422 Signed-off-by: Sam James <sam@gentoo.org>
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--- a/2021-10-18-libxcrypt-migration-stable/2021-10-18-libxcrypt-migration-stable.en.txt
+++ b/2021-10-18-libxcrypt-migration-stable/2021-10-18-libxcrypt-migration-stable.en.txt
@@ -21,6 +21,12 @@ specific case, it is useful to have a simplified depgraph
to ensure that Portage is able to smoothly calculate
an upgrade path.
+It is also recommended that users do _not_ have
+FEATURES="collision-protect" enabled because it is
+aggressive in protecting even orphaned files. Instead,
+use FEATURES="unmerge-orphans" which is almost identical
+in behaviour.
+
That is, please take the opportunity to fully upgrade your
systems now, before the migration occurs, to simplify matters.
@@ -55,9 +61,18 @@ libcrypt and libxcrypt first:
And then continue the world upgrade with Portage's "--keep-going=y".
+If you hit conflicts, please see the wiki page linked below, but
+common helpful tips are:
+* try more backtracking (e.g. --backtrack=1000)
+* try --ignore-built-slot-operator-deps=y temporarily on the world upgrade,
+then run a world upgrade again without it.
+
+Do NOT attempt to unmerge glibc at any point.
+
For more information or troubleshooting tips, please see:
* https://wiki.gentoo.org/wiki/Project:Toolchain/libcrypt_implementation
* https://bugs.gentoo.org/699422
+* Reach out to our support channels (https://www.gentoo.org/support/)
[0] https://bugs.gentoo.org/802267
[1] https://bugs.gentoo.org/802807