Thanks for the new info Colin.
In light of all the info here, I think the right way to go is to update
the failsafe.conf to inform the user that the system boot is delayed
waiting for network configuration. This will give the user a chance to
inspect their network configuration, and will allow support people to
quickly ascertain the status of /etc/network/interfaces and fix it.
I believe the way to do this is with a plymouth message after 20
seconds. This will ensure that any plugged in system sees no message,
but anybody waiting an unreasonable amount of time is informed quickly.
Opening a task against upstart since that is where failsafe.conf lives.
** Also affects: upstart (Ubuntu)
Importance: Undecided
Status: New
** Changed in: upstart (Ubuntu Oneiric)
Status: New => In Progress
** Changed in: upstart (Ubuntu Oneiric)
Assignee: (unassigned) => Clint Byrum (clint-fewbar)
** Changed in: upstart (Ubuntu Oneiric)
Importance: Undecided => High
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