LinuxCNC on Debian 10 Buster quick and easy install

andypugh wrote: linuxcnc.org/temp/2.8_test4.iso

(Installs Buster and a buildbot version of LinuxCNC 2.
This is 99% of what the official 2.8 release will be, so feedback appreciated.

Note that the QTVCP configs need extra dependencies, this will be fixed in the final release.

Downloading right now.

tommylight wrote: I installed Buster on two computers, never got asked to set a root password, but Wheezy and Stretch did ask for it so i just left it blank and it always worked.

The LinuxCNC ISO will be set up to not ask (it is pre-seeded to blank in the config)

Some results of 2.8test4.iso :
-live boot = OK , LinuxCNC runs
-graphical install = OK, does not ask for root password.
Now testing CLI install

CLI install works, does not ask for root.
Tested on 2 PC's.

That's weird. And frankly I don't know what I can do about that, as this is only a slightly-tweaked standard Debian installer.

andypugh wrote: That's weird. And frankly I don't know what I can do about that, as this is only a slightly-tweaked standard Debian installer.

I am just downloading it now so will try it in the morning and report back

andypugh wrote: That's weird. And frankly I don't know what I can do about that, as this is only a slightly-tweaked standard Debian installer.

Had such issues multiple times before with Debian, from wheezy and up.
More testing tomorrow, had some people here till late.

I have installed the test ISO on a Vmware VM and also a bare metal machine and it worked fine.

On the bare metal I uninstalled LinuxCNC the changed the repo to the Buildbot then installed LinuxCNC again. All the sims I tried worked including some Qtvcp ones.

The only minor issue I found was that I needed to enter my WiFi details after the first boot as they weren't saved.

Clive S wrote:

andypugh wrote: That's weird. And frankly I don't know what I can do about that, as this is only a slightly-tweaked standard Debian installer.

I am just downloading it now so will try it in the morning and report back

I used Ethcher to make the USB stick.

Live install works as expected and can ping my Naz from it.

Graphical install hung at configure network . about 3 mins in

Install hung at configure network . about 3 mins in

Then I tried unplugging the network cable then it let me carry on when it got to the DHCP stuff .
I re-plugged the network cable and it all went fine and installed completely

Edit: It does not recognise my usb dongle that has worked on all previous installs

And things like screen shot seem to be missing. Also I did not see an option for auto login

Tested with another USB stick, everything works properly and does not ask for root password.
-Taking screenshots should be on the accessories menu,
-If having trouble with WiFi, check the first post.
P.S.
Also edited the above posts to reflect the current results.