== #debian IRC notes for jessie→stretch release ==
== http://whiteboard.debian.net/9dd017.wb ==

Factoids with "stable" in key (check for "wheezy" in the value):
    http://ircbots.debian.net/factoids/search.php?q=stable&term=key

no stable-updates is <reply> see stretch-updates
stable =~ s/Jessie (8.8)/Stretch (9.0)/
stable sources.list =~ s/wheezy->jessie/jessie->stretch/
stable sources.list =~ s/jessie/stretch/
no stable->testing is <reply>see stretch->buster
no oldstable->stable is <reply>sew jessie->stretch
no stable security is <reply>see stretch-security
no install oldstable is <reply>see install jessie
no stable/updates is <reply>see stretch-security
buster security is <reply>see buster security
no stretch security is <reply>see stretch/updates
security =~ s/jessie/stretch/
jessie =~ s/stable/oldstable/
jessie release notes =~ s/install guide/install guide /

Factoids with "stretch" in key (check for "testing" in the value):
    http://ircbots.debian.net/factoids/search.php?q=stretch&term=key

no quick stretch/sid mix is <reply> see mixing stable and unstable
no stretch unstable mix is <reply> see mixing stable and unstable
no stretch->sid is <reply> see stable->unstable

no stretch release notes is <reply> The release notes for Debian 9 "Stretch" are at https://www.debian.org/releases/testing/amd64/release-notes/ . See also <jessie->stretch>, <stretch install guide>

Factoids with "jessie in the value (check for "stable" in the value)
    http://ircbots.debian.net/factoids/search.php?q=jessie&term=value

no sources.list is <reply>see stretch sources.list
no stable-updates is <reply> see stretch-updates
no s-u is <reply> see stretch/updates
dmm =~ s/<dmm wheezy>/<dmm stretch>/
contrib =~ s/jessie|stretch|sid/stretch|buster|sid/

Factoids with "stretch" in the value
    http://ircbots.debian.net/factoids/search.php?q=stretch&term=value

no testing is <reply>Testing is a continuously updated release between <stable> and <unstable>, currently codenamed <buster>. See http://wiki.debian.org/DebianTesting . Support in #debian-next on irc.oftc.net and ask me about <testing faq> <jessie->stretch> <testing security> <moving target> <apt-listchanges> <apt-listbugs> and <bts>. You need a sound knowledge of Debian and be prepared for a very bumpy ride. Don't use it on things that are critical!
no testing security is <reply> see buster/updates
no install stretch is <reply> see install debian
no install testing is <reply>Daily built <netinst> images to install <testing> are available from http://www.debian.org/devel/debian-installer/ .  The chance of the testing installer being broken on any given day is quite high.  Instead, do a minimal installation using the stable installer and ask me about <stable->testing>.  Also ask me about <testing>,  <apt-listchanges>, <d-d-a>.  #done

Factoids with "sid" in the value
    http://ircbots.debian.net/factoids/search.php?q=sid&term=value

Factoids with "testing" in the value
    http://ircbots.debian.net/factoids/search.php?q=testing&term=value

Other symlink factoids that need updating
no installation guide is <reply> see stretch installation guide
no release notes is <reply> see stretch release notes

Renaming:    <<  Help needed  ###!!!!!
rename 'nvidia dkms' 'nvidia dkms squeeze'
rename 'nvidia dkms-96xx' 'nvidia dkms-96xx squeeze'
rename 'nvidia dkms-173xx' 'nvidia dkms-173xx squeeze'
rename 'nvidia dkms wheezy' 'nvidia dkms'
rename 'nvidia dkms-96xx wheezy' 'nvidia dkms-96xx'
rename 'nvidia dkms-173xx wheezy' 'nvidia dkms-173xx'
rename 'fglrx dkms' 'fglrx dkms squeeze'
rename 'fglrx dkms wheezy' 'fglrx dkms'

To rewrite:

jessie:
  no jessie is <reply>Jessie is the codename for the current <oldstable> release, Debian 8, released on 2015-04-25: http://www.debian.org/News/2015/20150426 .  Jessie is the cowgirl in Toy Story 2.  See http://wiki.debian.org/DebianJessie and ask me about <install jessie> <release notes> <wheezy->jessie>.  Currently <8.8>.

stretch
  no stretch is <reply>Stretch is the codename for the current <stable> release, Debian 9, released 2017-06-17. "Stretch" is the rubber octopus in Toy Story 3, see http://wiki.debian.org/DebianStretch . Ask me about <install stretch>, <release notes>, <jessie->stretch>.

d-i:
  no d-i is <reply>Debian 9 "Stretch is now the "stable" Debian release.  See http://www.debian.org/releases/stretch/debian-installer/ for images.  Developers page is http://www.debian.org/devel/debian-installer/ .  If you want to make custom install CDs, start with d-i.  IRC: #debian-boot on irc.oftc.net.  See also <errata>, <g-i>.

firmware images stretch:
  no firmware images is <reply> see firmware images stretch

installer firmware stretch:
   no installer firmware stretch is <reply>Debian-Installer is able to load  additional <firmware>, by including it within installation media  or supplying on removable media (e.g. USB stick, floppy).  See http://www.debian.org/releases/stretch/amd64/ch06s04 .  To include firmware within Debian <netboot> images, see http://wiki.debian.org/DebianInstaller/NetbootFirmware .  See also <firmware images>.

  no installer firmware is <reply>see installer firmware stretch

updates =~ s/<jessie-updates>, <wheezy-updates>/<stretch-updates>, <jessie-updates>/

errata stretch:
   errata stretch is <reply>Last minute notes regarding Debian 9 ("Stretch") are listed at http://www.debian.org/releases/stretch/errata .  Known problems in the installer are listed at http://www.debian.org/releases/stretch/debian-installer/#errata

  no errata is <reply> see errata stretch

jessie->stretch:
  no jessie->stretch is <reply>Read (at least) the upgrading chapter of the <release notes> http://deb.li/OFVv .  In /etc/apt/sources.list, change "jessie" to "stretch" and remove stable-specific lines like jessie-backports. apt-get update && apt-get dist-upgrade. 3rd party repos like <dmo> are known to cause problems with the upgrade.

stretch installer:
  stretch installer is <reply> see install stretch

release history:
  no release history is <reply>Named after "Toy Story" characters. Buzz(1.1; 1996-03-14), Rex(1.2; 1996-10-28), Bo(1.3; 1997-05-01), Hamm(2.0; 1998-07-24), Slink(2.1; 1999-03-09), Potato(2.2; 2000-08-15), Woody(3.0; 2002-07-19), Sarge(3.1; 2005-06-06), Etch(4.0; 2007-04-08), Lenny(5.0; 2009-02-14), Squeeze(6.0; 2011-02-06), Wheezy(7; 2013-05-04), Jessie(8; 2015-04-25), Stretch (9; 2017-06-17). Next: Buster. http://deb.li/it56U

releases
release:
  no release is <reply>Debian 9 "Stretch" was released on 2017-06-17.  It is now considered "stable".  Ask me about <install debian>, <jessie->stretch> to upgrade from Debian 8 "Jessie"  See http://www.debian.org/releases/ or <release history> for the latest (and historical) releases.  For updates from the Debian Release Team, see http://release.debian.org/

latest:
  latest =~ s/'wheezy' (7), 'jessie' (8), 'stretch' (testing), 'sid' (unstable)/'jessie' (8), 'stretch' (9), 'buster' (testing), 'sid' (unstable)/

codenames:
  codenames =~ s/and sid/stretch (9) and sid/

stretch->buster :
#  no stretch->buster is <reply>Well... buster doesn't even exist yet, but when it does, it's going to be a bumpy ride for a few months. Don't run Debian "testing" just after a release unless you like helping fix bugs. Testing is a pre-release distribution without timely security support; ask me about <moving target> <testing> <testing security>. If you feel you need  instructions on how to upgrade, you should wait a while.

when will stretch release:
  no when will stretch release is <reply>IT'S OUT!  http://www.debian.org/News/2017/20170617

stretch bet:
  no stretch bet is <reply> see stretch pool
  no stretch pool is <reply>The pool about when <Stretch> would release was won by dutchfish with 2017-06-06! jelly was the most off-track (again!).  Ask me about <stretch pool 1> to see the bets placed.  See also <buster pool>.

buster bet:
    buster pool is <reply> See <buster pool 1> for bets placed on when Buster will release.  To add one, ask me about <buster bet>.
    buster bet is <reply> To add a bet to the <buster pool>, /msg dpkg buster pool 1 =~ s/!/! yournick=yyyy-mm-dd/ and when "buster pool 1" is full, create "buster pool 2" and update this factoid.


oldstable:
  no oldstable is <reply>OldStable the previous stable version of Debian, as long as it is still supported by the security team. Jessie (8) is oldstable.  It is recommended to upgrade your system(s) to the current stable release, ask me about <oldstable->stable>. http://wiki.debian.org/DebianOldStable or see <lifespan> <jessie-lts>.

  no various cd1 is <reply>The various CD-1 choices for different Desktop Environments are *not* created for Debian 9 "Stretch". The <nestinst> and a generic DVD-1 image are available. Also ask me about <firmware images>, <release notes>, <ig>, <setup.exe>.

Assorted cleanup
why buster/sid is <reply>Why "buster/sid" instead of just "buster" or "sid"?  See /usr/share/doc/base-files/FAQ ("Questions about /etc/issue and /etc/debian_version") for the answer.

no branch is what version of Debian you're using; jessie/oldstable, stretch/stable, buster/testing, sid/unstable.  Ask me about <version>.

no upgrade is <reply> Upgrades keep your box from getting r00ted and reboots let you run new kernels. Stop obsessing about uptime already. It's not 1996.  Refresh the lists of available packages "apt update", and then an "apt upgrade".  Ask me about <security>.  If you upgrade to a new stable version of Debian, read its release notes first.  Ask me about <jessie->stretch>.

list =~ s/8.8.0/9.0.0/
forget oldoldstable security
rename 'oldstable security' 'oldoldstable security'
oldstable security is <reply> see jessie security

bobbitt =~ s/Jessie/Stretch/
wheezy security =~ s/oldstable/oldoldstable/

no point releases is <reply>Point releases are updates to  <stable> and <oldstable>, fixing security and grave bug  fixes.  There are no point releases for Debian 9 "Stretch"  yet.  You can upgrade to the latest point release by referencing a Debian <mirror> in /etc/apt/sources.list, then "apt update && apt full-upgrade".  See <8.8>.  http://wiki.debian.org/DebianReleases/PointReleases.


For later review / rewrite
mdn
iceweasel wheezy-backports
jessie
release-critical
release goals
debian news
motd / motd squeeze / motd wheezy

fglrx legacy
kmuto
bdo kernel
freeze


Notes for whoever makes use of this pad to make changes:

    Don't just copy and paste in large slabs of "forget" or "no" commands -- dpkg will end up ignoring you

    You are limited to 4 or 5 "forget" per day per hostmask -- you can do some on freenode and some on oftc. Exceeding this gets you ignored by dpkg for several days. When dpkg says "Stop abusing forget" it means it.

    There is an unknown limit on queries to dpkg in general and exceeding that results in "Too many queries from you, ignoring for 5 minutes." Batch the "rename"s and "no"s into smaller chunks so even if you get ignored, you easily know which ones weren't processed yet.

    Mark the commands that have been applied with #

    If you think of other factoids that need updating, please add them to this pad -- we'll keep a copy of this whiteboard around a starting point for the Buster release editing :)