dotnet / dotnet/install-scripts
Improve output for unsupported one-part channel in dotnet-install.sh
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Description
When a one-part channel (e.g. `-c 10`) is specified for dotnet-install.sh, the script attempts to resolve it and fails with unclear messaging. The output currently attempts to download files for the one-part channel, leading to a confusing 404 error. The script help text specifies that channels must be 'STS', 'LTS', a two-part version (A.B), or a three-part SDK band (A.B.Cxx), but this expectation isn't reflected in the error message.
Request:
- Detect if a one-part channel is given and update the output to indicate it is not valid.
- Make the error message clear about supported channel formats and provide a suggested workaround (e.g. use `-c 10.0`).
This will help users avoid confusion and parallels a similar situation described in issue #685 (and previously #461).
Repro:
```bash
bash dotnet-install.sh -c 10 --verbose
# output is unclear, attempted downloads fail with 404
```
Expected:
- Clear error about channel format and workaround.
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