Hi Michael, Adrian, and all,
Thank you for the context on this bug. I wanted to share why this
package
matters for power architectures and what I have done.
Importance for PowerPC:
libvpd is a direct dependency of ppc64-diag, which is the core
hardware diagnostic tool for IBM Power platforms. It provides:
- RTAS platform error log analysis
- Hardware fault indicator management
- The rtas_errd daemon for automated hardware event responses
- Vital Product Data (VPD) collection via lsvpd
Due to this libvpd bug, ppc64-diag has been absent from testing
and trixie. This means IBM Power users on trixie have no access
to these essential hardware diagnostic tools.
What I have done:
I have applied Helmut's patch from msg #5 and tested it on real
ppc64el hardware (IBM Power10 ).
Test results (upgrading libvpd 2.2.9-1+b2 -> 2.2.9-1.1):
- preinst: diversion added correctly
- postinst: diversion removed cleanly
- /usr/lib/udev/rules.d/60-libvpd-2.2-3.rules survives upgrade
- dpkg-divert --list: no stray diversion after upgrade
- dpkg -l: ii 2.2.9-1.1 fully configured
Salsa MR: https://salsa.debian.org/debian/libvpd/-/merge_requests/1
I am currently preparing the NMU upload. I will be filing an RFS
shortly once the package is uploaded to mentors.debian.net.
Please review the Salsa MR and let me know if you have any
suggestions or corrections before I proceed with the upload.
Thank you for your patience with this bug. The patch works correctly
and the fix is ready.
Thanks,
Trupti
