Description of problem: RHEL5.1-Server-20071017.0-ia64-compat-layer-i386.iso does not contains autorun file, so rpm files on that disk can only be installed manully, which is not a suitable way for customers. Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable): How reproducible: Steps to Reproduce: 1.Install RHEL5.1 2.in the last step, select “install additional disk”and put in the disk RHEL5.1-Server-20071017.0-ia64-compat-layer-i386.iso. Actual results: There is no windows prompted for install Expected results: There is autorun windows prompted for install Additional info:
Other than missing autorun file, also need to take care of rpm dependency issue. One possible solution could be like: 1. Add the missing autorun file in the compat CD; 2. In the release note or readme or somewhere in the compat CD, tell the customer which IA64 rpms are depended and how to install them either manually or through installer. 3. The installer checks dependency. If dependency fails, report the failure and quit the failed rpm installation. Please don’t do force or nodeps installation. That’s wrong and can cause complex problems during runtime.
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Gary, If I spin a compat-layer CD with the modified autorun, could you test it? I'd like to make sure that we actually do have the fix in hand before requesting an exception.
I can test this if you spin a test CD. I have an ia64 box ready for testing. This event sent from IssueTracker by gcase issue 198409
Eric, It's doubtful that we're going to be able to address this issue in RHEL5. Do you want us to keep proposing it for new releases? -Gary
Gary, this bug is already approved for RHEL 5.7. clearing needinfo
Tested with snapshot #1 as described in comment #0. I was able to install all compatlayer packages and corresponding dependencies.
An advisory has been issued which should help the problem described in this bug report. This report is therefore being closed with a resolution of ERRATA. For more information on therefore solution and/or where to find the updated files, please follow the link below. You may reopen this bug report if the solution does not work for you. http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHEA-2011-0977.html