[Bug 875343] Re: Stuck at "Saving installed packages..." when using a custom /var
Installing from scratch Ubuntu 18.10, with a customised full disk encryption partitioning scheme. After setting up separate encrypted volumes with new filesystems for these mountpoints: / /boot /home swap I started ubiquity and forgot -b so it completed fast but crashed at end (it is a known bug: on a FDE setup -b is needed, grub must be installed after configuring GRUB_ENABLE_CRYPTODISK=y in /etc/default/grub). So, I restarted with the switch ubiquity -b and met this "bug". Which isn't, at least in one, my, case. It's a "feature": finding an existing installation, ubiquity uses dpkg-repack to save the customisations and transport them to the new installation; this takes very long time, enough to find and read the preceding 45 posts... In case of a new installation, kill ubiquity and restart recreating empty filesystems is quicker than waiting the repacking of the whole release. OTOH, there seems to be also real bug described here: when /var is a mountpoint. Rethinking, there are 2 bugs. One is in front of the keyboard. Those who want to keep the existing customised configuration should not reinstall, but should should perform a do-release-upgrade Catering for those who reinstall but want to keep previous settings is a bug, I say. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/875343 Title: Stuck at "Saving installed packages..." when using a custom /var To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubiquity/+bug/875343/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 875343] Re: Stuck at "Saving installed packages..." when using a custom /var
after 7 years... problem still exists in 18.10... what is problem for fixing this? already is found problem: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubiquity/+bug/875343/comments/8 only is need add: mkdir -p "$mountpoint/var" -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/875343 Title: Stuck at "Saving installed packages..." when using a custom /var To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubiquity/+bug/875343/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 875343] Re: Stuck at "Saving installed packages..." when using a custom /var
I apologize if this is off topic, my intent is to help, and offer something that may be a work around. During an upgrade from 18.1 Mate to 18.2 Mate, I got caught in “Saving installed packages” too. Pixy Yuan (pixy-bupt) #41 is right, delete everything but /home by way of sudo’ed file browser. I also delete most .xxx files - if you keep .remmina and the like - you don’t have to re-invent the wheel, but get rid of the standard system hidden files in /home/username/ Install shifted into copying files directly. No wait. Full Mate install in under 10 minutes on a Dell Lattitude D610 - Pentium M single core 1.1 gig CPU I thank my friend Jason for showing me this, many years ago, and wanted to share. NOTE - I did not have /var in a custom spot, thus the apology in the first line. Brad -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/875343 Title: Stuck at "Saving installed packages..." when using a custom /var To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubiquity/+bug/875343/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 875343] Re: Stuck at "Saving installed packages..." when using a custom /var
Wow, still happens in 17.04 ** Tags added: zesty -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/875343 Title: Stuck at "Saving installed packages..." when using a custom /var To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubiquity/+bug/875343/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 875343] Re: Stuck at "Saving installed packages..." when using a custom /var
Hi Guys, I would just like to say that although its annoying that a bug has been going for so long and i have just come across it, but thanks to people posting workarounds im finally updating my 12.04 laptop to 16.04. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/875343 Title: Stuck at "Saving installed packages..." when using a custom /var To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubiquity/+bug/875343/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 875343] Re: Stuck at "Saving installed packages..." when using a custom /var
I was stuck here, too. I delete all these old directories like '/usr /lib /var...' except '/home' on the target partition, then it works. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/875343 Title: Stuck at "Saving installed packages..." when using a custom /var To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubiquity/+bug/875343/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 875343] Re: Stuck at "Saving installed packages..." when using a custom /var
I'm using the Live CD install. Has anyone run the installer in debug mode? I'm attaching files from /var/log/syslog /var/log/partman /var/log/installer Tom By the way, I tried to log in using Links, but it kept telling me I was a bot. I guess it can't do the verification (no Javascript?). ** Attachment added: "All text files mentioned in post." https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubiquity/+bug/875343/+attachment/4706137/+files/Kubuntu-16.04-Ubiquity-install-debug.zip -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/875343 Title: Stuck at "Saving installed packages..." when using a custom /var To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubiquity/+bug/875343/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 875343] Re: Stuck at "Saving installed packages..." when using a custom /var
It's just incredible isn't it. Something that someone could probably solve in 30 minutes, and it cost me another hour. Multiply that with all the people being affected by this, and you will realize how inefficient this system is. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/875343 Title: Stuck at "Saving installed packages..." when using a custom /var To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubiquity/+bug/875343/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 875343] Re: Stuck at "Saving installed packages..." when using a custom /var
...and, I guess I'm joining the list of despondent users hoping that this issue had been resolved in the five years since the original post only to scroll down to disappointment. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/875343 Title: Stuck at "Saving installed packages..." when using a custom /var To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubiquity/+bug/875343/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 875343] Re: Stuck at "Saving installed packages..." when using a custom /var
Five years later, perhaps Canonical should look into this? -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/875343 Title: Stuck at "Saving installed packages..." when using a custom /var To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubiquity/+bug/875343/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 875343] Re: Stuck at "Saving installed packages..." when using a custom /var
Allowing it to format the /Var partition it started installing system , minor losses /boot / /Home /Var /Tmp partitions used -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/875343 Title: Stuck at "Saving installed packages..." when using a custom /var To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubiquity/+bug/875343/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 875343] Re: Stuck at "Saving installed packages..." when using a custom /var
Still the same trying to install Ubuntu 16.04 LTS "Xenial Xerus" over Ubuntu 14.04 LTS 'Trusty" as the upgrade failed ( would only do partial ) -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/875343 Title: Stuck at "Saving installed packages..." when using a custom /var To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubiquity/+bug/875343/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 875343] Re: Stuck at "Saving installed packages..." when using a custom /var
15.10 here, same bug, trying to install preserving /home. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/875343 Title: Stuck at "Saving installed packages..." when using a custom /var To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubiquity/+bug/875343/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 875343] Re: Stuck at "Saving installed packages..." when using a custom /var
Also seeing 100% CPU for tens of seconds (E.g. I just saw it run for over 2 minutes) in dpkg-deb, followed by a few seconds in dpkg-recheck. I have none of the separate partitions people talk about. One single root partition. Couldn't be simpler. This only seemed to happen after reinstalling over a previous failed installation, when the installer crashed on me. First install ran fast but crashed at the end. Second attempt is slow to the point that it isn't clear if any progress is being made. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/875343 Title: Stuck at "Saving installed packages..." when using a custom /var To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubiquity/+bug/875343/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 875343] Re: Stuck at "Saving installed packages..." when using a custom /var
Unlike other people, my installation did eventually complete. It just took several hours (around 5 hours, I think) to get past the "Saving installed packages" stage. Kubuntu 14.04.3. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/875343 Title: Stuck at "Saving installed packages..." when using a custom /var To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubiquity/+bug/875343/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 875343] Re: Stuck at "Saving installed packages..." when using a custom /var
I experienced this problem today on a re-installation of Mint 17.2, over existing, separated \var and other partitions, without checking the "format partition" check-boxes. It is a re-installation of Mint on SDB (hard drive 1) after a clean installation of Windows 10 on SDA (hard drive 0). I tried "ubiquity -d" but "Ubitquity is already running!" sudo apport-collect 875343 -- apport-collect was not found. - Installer hangs forever + Stuck at "Saving installed packages..." when using a custom /var -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/875343 Title: Stuck at "Saving installed packages..." when using a custom /var To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubiquity/+bug/875343/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 875343] Re: Stuck at Saving installed packages... when using a custom /var
Just to note, still occurring in utopic. I left the installer overnight with no progress. I have existing RAID partitions and two LVM containers, home and var. After killing the first installer, I tried mounting the root partition and simply created a /var directory in it, unmounted it and restarted the install, which worked fine after that. ** Tags added: utopic -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/875343 Title: Stuck at Saving installed packages... when using a custom /var To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubiquity/+bug/875343/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 875343] Re: Stuck at Saving installed packages... when using a custom /var
So, from what I can deduce from this thread is that there is an issue with the installer... The developers at Ubuntu are fully aware of it... Yet they chose to do nothing to rectify it. Are they competing with Microsoft to drop the ball now? -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/875343 Title: Stuck at Saving installed packages... when using a custom /var To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubiquity/+bug/875343/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 875343] Re: Stuck at Saving installed packages... when using a custom /var
I've just been able to reconfirm the problem with both the server and desktop installs. Interestingly on the server install I get an actual failure, but on the desktop install it hangs as per the bug description. My setup was / on /dev/sdb1 (part of a pre-created btrfs raid1 array) and /var on /dev/sdb3 (part of a second array). I indicated that /dev/sda1 and /dev/sda3 were / and /var, respectively. I asked the partitioner not to format the drives. Mounting / and creating /var, worked fine for me as a workaround. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/875343 Title: Stuck at Saving installed packages... when using a custom /var To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubiquity/+bug/875343/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 875343] Re: Stuck at Saving installed packages... when using a custom /var
I had this problem when installing 14.04 desktop amd64. I had configured LVM as per http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1782296 and had not marked any partitions apart from /boot for formatting (because I'd already formatted them with mkfs.ext4) It did warn me that it would overwrite any system directories like /etc, /lib etc - which is no problem. But it hung at the Saving installed packages... step. I rebooted and told the installer to format all partitions, and then it was OK. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/875343 Title: Stuck at Saving installed packages... when using a custom /var To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubiquity/+bug/875343/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 875343] Re: Stuck at Saving installed packages... when using a custom /var
** Changed in: ubiquity (Ubuntu) Status: Confirmed = Triaged -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/875343 Title: Stuck at Saving installed packages... when using a custom /var To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubiquity/+bug/875343/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 875343] Re: Stuck at Saving installed packages... when using a custom /var
Critical seems higher than necessary, given that some changes to a default install are necessary to encounter this bug. ** Changed in: ubiquity (Ubuntu) Importance: Critical = High -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/875343 Title: Stuck at Saving installed packages... when using a custom /var To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubiquity/+bug/875343/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 875343] Re: Stuck at Saving installed packages... when using a custom /var
** Changed in: ubiquity (Ubuntu) Importance: Undecided = Critical -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/875343 Title: Stuck at Saving installed packages... when using a custom /var To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubiquity/+bug/875343/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 875343] Re: Stuck at Saving installed packages... when using a custom /var
The problem in Trusty, take a look at the picture. ** Attachment added: var partition problem.png https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubiquity/+bug/875343/+attachment/3954960/+files/var%20partition%20problem.png -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/875343 Title: Stuck at Saving installed packages... when using a custom /var To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubiquity/+bug/875343/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 875343] Re: Stuck at Saving installed packages... when using a custom /var
This bug has been reported on the Ubuntu ISO testing tracker. A list of all reports related to this bug can be found here: http://iso.qa.ubuntu.com/qatracker/reports/bugs/875343 ** Tags added: iso-testing -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/875343 Title: Stuck at Saving installed packages... when using a custom /var To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubiquity/+bug/875343/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 875343] Re: Stuck at Saving installed packages... when using a custom /var
I can reproduce this in xubuntu daily 2013/12/16. If Canonical wants to improve SSD support (like i saw with Trim stuffs), I think it is a good idea to see that problem. ** Tags added: trusty ** Tags removed: ubiquity-2.8.7 ** Tags added: ubiquity-2.17.1 -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/875343 Title: Stuck at Saving installed packages... when using a custom /var To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubiquity/+bug/875343/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 875343] Re: Stuck at Saving installed packages... when using a custom /var
** Description changed: The installer hangs forever at message Saving installed packages under certain conditions. Steps to reproduce: - Start gparted, create GPT partition table and create big enough partitions as follows: - /dev/sda1 formatted as ext4 - /dev/sda2 formatted as ext4 - Start Ubiquity - Use default options until you reach Installation Type - Choose Something else - Choose usage of partitions and mount points as follows (do NOT format!) -- /dev/sda1 on / -- /dev/sda2 on /var - Hit Install now (ignore the warning) = Installer will then hang forever. Last message it displays is: Saving installed packages - I have tried this with 11.10 live CDs on a physical machine and VMs and - it always shows this behaviour. + I have tried this with 14.04 live CDs (daily build) on a physical + machine and VMs and it always shows this behaviour. Some notes: - You can avoid the problem, if you mark / or /var (or both) for formatting - It only seems to happen with a separate /var partition. If only /usr is different, everything works as expected - - The problem did not exist in previous installers + - The problem did not exist in previous installers (before Ubuntu 11.10) The reason why I do not want to format with Ubiquity is because I have pre-formatted my partitions with special parameters which I cannot set in Ubiquity. ProblemType: Bug - DistroRelease: Ubuntu 11.10 - Package: ubiquity 2.8.7 - ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 3.0.0-12.20-generic 3.0.4 - Uname: Linux 3.0.0-12-generic x86_64 - ApportVersion: 1.23-0ubuntu3 + DistroRelease: Ubuntu 14.04 + Package: ubiquity 2.17.1 + ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 3.12.0-7.15-generic 3.12.4 + Uname: Linux 3.12.0-7-generic x86_64 + ApportVersion: 2.12.7-0ubuntu2 Architecture: amd64 - CasperVersion: 1.287 - Date: Sat Oct 15 21:01:41 2011 - LiveMediaBuild: Ubuntu 11.10 Oneiric Ocelot - Release amd64 (20111012) + CasperVersion: 1.336ubuntu1 + Date: Tue Dec 17 01:55:05 2013 + LiveMediaBuild: Xubuntu 14.04 LTS Trusty Tahr - Alpha amd64 (20131216) ProcEnviron: + LANGUAGE=en_US + TERM=xterm PATH=(custom, no user) LANG=en_US.UTF-8 SHELL=/bin/bash SourcePackage: ubiquity UpgradeStatus: No upgrade log present (probably fresh install) - --- - ApportVersion: 1.23-0ubuntu3 - Architecture: amd64 - CasperVersion: 1.287 - DistroRelease: Ubuntu 11.10 - LiveMediaBuild: Ubuntu 11.10 Oneiric Ocelot - Release amd64 (20111012) - Package: ubiquity 2.8.7 - PackageArchitecture: amd64 - ProcEnviron: - PATH=(custom, no user) - LANG=en_US.UTF-8 - SHELL=/bin/bash - ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 3.0.0-12.20-generic 3.0.4 - Tags: oneiric ubiquity-2.8.7 - Uname: Linux 3.0.0-12-generic x86_64 - UpgradeStatus: No upgrade log present (probably fresh install) - UserGroups: ** Attachment added: ubuntu-bug collected information from trusty https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubiquity/+bug/875343/+attachment/3930713/+files/ubiquity-var-problem.txt -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/875343 Title: Stuck at Saving installed packages... when using a custom /var To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubiquity/+bug/875343/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 875343] Re: Stuck at Saving installed packages... when using a custom /var
** Tags removed: running-unity -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/875343 Title: Stuck at Saving installed packages... when using a custom /var To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubiquity/+bug/875343/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 875343] Re: Stuck at Saving installed packages... when using a custom /var
** Tags added: saucy -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/875343 Title: Stuck at Saving installed packages... when using a custom /var To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubiquity/+bug/875343/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 875343] Re: Stuck at Saving installed packages... when using a custom /var
It still happens in Saucy, I have one HDD and a SSD, I tried it: HDD: /dev/sda1 /dev/sda2 - linux-swap /dev/sda3 - /var /dev/sda4 - /dev/sda5 - /dev/sda7 - /home SSD: /dev/sdb1 - EFI /dev/sdb2 - /boot /dev/sdb3 - / And the install hangs... then, I did use /var in a separate partition, and ubuntu did the install, normally. Is this problem still happen in Trusty? This is a serious problem, if one person has 2 hard disk, and one of them is SSD, it's a good idea to use /var in HDD, to try increase the lifetime of the SSD. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/875343 Title: Stuck at Saving installed packages... when using a custom /var To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubiquity/+bug/875343/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 875343] Re: Stuck at Saving installed packages... when using a custom /var
It still happens in Saucy, I have one HDD and a SSD, I tried it: HDD: /dev/sda1 /dev/sda2 - linux-swap /dev/sda3 - /var /dev/sda4 - /dev/sda5 - /dev/sda7 - /home SSD: /dev/sdb1 - EFI /dev/sdb2 - /boot /dev/sdb3 - / And the install hangs... then, I did use /var in a separate partition, and ubuntu did the install, normally. Is this problem still happen in Trusty? This is a serious problem, if one person has 2 hard disk, and one of them is SSD, it's a goog idea to use /var in HDD. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/875343 Title: Stuck at Saving installed packages... when using a custom /var To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubiquity/+bug/875343/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 875343] Re: Stuck at Saving installed packages... when using a custom /var
This problem still affects the 12.04 LTS distribution - with entirely blank filesystems (formatted with custom options) the installer did not progress past Saving installed packages when left over the weekend. Dropping to the shell and creating a 'var' directory on the intended root filesystem by hand and restarting the process allowed the installer to progress past this stage. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/875343 Title: Stuck at Saving installed packages... when using a custom /var To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubiquity/+bug/875343/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 875343] Re: Stuck at Saving installed packages... when using a custom /var
This bug still exists as of 13.04. I'm simply installing to / on a hard drive that hard a partial 13.04 install and many applications so I don't want to format. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/875343 Title: Stuck at Saving installed packages... when using a custom /var To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubiquity/+bug/875343/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 875343] Re: Stuck at Saving installed packages... when using a custom /var
Never mind it just suddenly jumped to 91% while is was looking through the logs -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/875343 Title: Stuck at Saving installed packages... when using a custom /var To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubiquity/+bug/875343/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 875343] Re: Stuck at Saving installed packages... when using a custom /var
For the record, I had this same problem installing 13.04 over a previous installation. After letting it run for 10 minutes I decided to go online to read about it. After reaching the end of this post, it suddenly began working. It took at least 20 minutes. I guess time does heal all wounds? -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/875343 Title: Stuck at Saving installed packages... when using a custom /var To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubiquity/+bug/875343/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 875343] Re: Stuck at Saving installed packages... when using a custom /var
Seriously, this is still a problem. I just tried it now and I have to format my partitions. This really sucks. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/875343 Title: Stuck at Saving installed packages... when using a custom /var To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubiquity/+bug/875343/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 875343] Re: Stuck at Saving installed packages... when using a custom /var
I can still confirm the bug. I gave a very detailed description and reproducable steps. It is a shame that there is not even a comment on this. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/875343 Title: Stuck at Saving installed packages... when using a custom /var To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubiquity/+bug/875343/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 875343] Re: Stuck at Saving installed packages... when using a custom /var
Hit the same problem on 12.04, both Ubuntu and Kubuntu. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/875343 Title: Stuck at Saving installed packages... when using a custom /var To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubiquity/+bug/875343/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 875343] Re: Stuck at Saving installed packages... when using a custom /var
My /var is not custom, my old install uses two partitions - / and swap. The new install adds an extra partition for /home. Didn't want to format / to save time after the install. Out of luck I guess. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/875343 Title: Stuck at Saving installed packages... when using a custom /var To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubiquity/+bug/875343/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 875343] Re: Stuck at Saving installed packages... when using a custom /var
How log? It just took overnight .. so I gave up and will try something else. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/875343 Title: Stuck at Saving installed packages... when using a custom /var To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubiquity/+bug/875343/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 875343] Re: Stuck at Saving installed packages... when using a custom /var
How long is forever? It appears to freeze for me on 12.04 beta 1 (x86, atom based netbook), and will not respond to clicks on the skip button, but unfreezes after an hour or so. Top reports it spends a lot of time switching between 100% CPU for dpkg-deb and dpkg-repack. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/875343 Title: Stuck at Saving installed packages... when using a custom /var To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubiquity/+bug/875343/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 875343] Re: Stuck at Saving installed packages... when using a custom /var
This is not a permanent solution but just a workaround for anyone wishing to upgrade without formatting target partition. I was trying to set up 12.04 Beta 1 without formatting my /-mounted partition and got stuck at this. My 11.10 setup was going to be a pain to upgrade anyway - had troublesome upgrade earlier when using . I booted with an alternate cd and removed everything I did not need (/var /lib /opt e.t.c) except /home. For good measure, I also renamed /home and then installed 12.04 beta 1 without formatting target partition - went smoothly. Hope this is useful. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/875343 Title: Stuck at Saving installed packages... when using a custom /var To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubiquity/+bug/875343/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
