Add info unicode characters break "./mach bootstrap"
Categories
(DevTools :: General, enhancement, P3)
Tracking
(firefox67 fixed)
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People
(Reporter: ogasidlo, Assigned: championshuttler)
References
Details
(Keywords: good-first-bug, Whiteboard: dt-docs)
Attachments
(1 file)
Unicode characters crash the process when you put those in your name while you run bootstrap. Adding this information including the workaround might be helpful and prevent confusion during the first steps.
In file devtools/docs/getting-started/build.md - Line 50 please change following
Try building Firefox and downloading dependencies by running the following commands:
./mach bootstrap
This script might ask you questions, so it's recommended to keep an eye on the terminal while it's running—otherwise it will never finish!
to
Try building Firefox and downloading dependencies by running the following commands:
./mach bootstrap
This script might ask you questions, so it's recommended to keep an eye on the terminal while it's running—otherwise it will never finish!
Please note, when you are prompted for your name and add unicode characters this can crash the process. The workaround here is to use ascii-friendly characters and later on edit your ~/.hgrc file manually to use the unicode characters in your name.
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Comment 2•5 years ago
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Add info unicode characters break "./mach bootstrap"
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Updated•5 years ago
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Pushed by balbeza@mozilla.com: https://hg.mozilla.org/integration/autoland/rev/24c09e689dcc Add info unicode characters break './mach bootstrap'. r=Ola
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Comment 4•5 years ago
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Thanks for your work :)
It should autoland soon.
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Comment 5•5 years ago
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Hey Ola, do you know if we already have a bug on file to fix this issue in mach bootstrap?
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Comment 6•5 years ago
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Comment 7•5 years ago
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No, but I filed one: https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1523610
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