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Author: alienpup
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To: Tails list for early testers
Subject: Re: [Tails-testers] Call for testing: Linux kernel upgrade (#16552)
intrigeri wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I'm considering upgrading the Linux kernel in Tails 3.13 and I need
> your feedback to know whether it'll fix more problems than it will
> break stuff.
>
> So please:
>
> 1. Download an experimental image from:
>
>
> https://nightly.tails.boum.org/build_Tails_ISO_bugfix-16552-linux-4.19.28-force-all-tests/lastSuccessful/archive/build-artifacts/
>
> 2. Install it on a USB stick: https://tails.boum.org/install/
>
> 3. Start a computer from that USB stick, connect to Wi-Fi, play around
>    a bit.

>
> 4. Gather information
>
>    - If you see no difference compared to Tails 3.12.1, jump to
>      step 5.

>
>    - If you do spot a regression or an improvement compared to Tails 3.12.1,
>      then test another experimental image downloaded from:

>
>
> https://nightly.tails.boum.org/build_Tails_ISO_stable/lastSuccessful/archive/build-artifacts/
>
>      Take note of how the two experimental images you've tested compare.

>
> 5. Report back
>
>    Please include:

>
>     - The full filename of the experimental images you've tested.
>     - The brand and model of the computer(s) you've tested.
>     - If you're comfortable running commands in a Terminal:
>       the output of the "lspci -nn" command.

>
> Thanks a lot in advance!
>
> Cheers,
> --
> intrigeri


intrigeri,

image tested: tails-amd64-bugfix_16552-linux-4.19.28+force-all-tests-3.13-20190315T0751Z-b7a53b8dcd+stable@???

dd'd to 16GB flash drive under Linux

No regressions from 3.12.1 observed on any of the following devices:

Compulab Mintbox Mini (original)

#lspci -nn (output attached)

Lenovo Thinkpad T410 laptop

#lspci -nn (output attached)

HP Pavilion dm4 laptop

#lspci -nn (output attached)

warm regards,
alienpup