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How do you test a new version? - blackvenom - 27th Sep, 2013 06:53 AM
Hi folks. I was just wondering what most people do when it comes to trying out/testing a new version. Do you update your current install or keep a 'stable' version on one card and have a second for tinkering with new releases so if anything goes pear shaped, you have something to fall back onto?
Thanks
Blackvenom
Re: How do you test a new version? - f1vefour - 27th Sep, 2013 02:20 PM
I always keep a stable backup and test with a different card.
RE: How do you test a new version? - namtih - 27th Sep, 2013 08:45 PM
I don't test very much, so for me it's sufficient to create a complete image of my sd card:
http://sourceforge.net/projects/win32diskimager/
But as mk01 introduced the BTRFS filesystem, you can create different snapshots on your sd card and switch between them. See the beta2 thread, I think there were some according commands explained in the first posts.
RE: How do you test a new version? - blackvenom - 27th Sep, 2013 08:58 PM
(27th Sep, 2013 08:45 PM)namtih Wrote: I don't test very much, so for me it's sufficient to create a complete image of my sd card:
http://sourceforge.net/projects/win32diskimager/
But as mk01 introduced the BTRFS filesystem, you can create different snapshots on your sd card and switch between them. See the beta2 thread, I think there were some according commands explained in the first posts.
It was the beta2 I was thinking of upgrading to from 1.1 as from the thread, it's should clear up most of the issues I seem to have had. Creating an image of the SD card is a good plan though. I hadn't thought about that.
Cheers folks
RE: How do you test a new version? - IriDium - 27th Sep, 2013 10:15 PM
I always run three versions.
1) A fresh install. Then add all the options.
2) An upgrade with all my settings and optional extras.
3) A stable version - just in case. (I still have my Alpha 5)
That way you can test core functionality, upgrade path and your additions.
In my experience, win32diskimager should create a backup but I've always had issues with restoring from it. I'm now trying version 0.9 to see if that improves anything.
IMHO: The beta 1.2 upgrade should be pretty painless but ....... it's your pear tree :-)
RE: How do you test a new version? - blackvenom - 28th Sep, 2013 07:27 AM
(27th Sep, 2013 10:15 PM)IriDium Wrote: In my experience, win32diskimager should create a backup but I've always had issues with restoring from it.
I used the "dd" command in the end to create the SD Card clone
(27th Sep, 2013 10:15 PM)IriDium Wrote: IMHO: The beta 1.2 upgrade should be pretty painless
Famous last words haha