microsoft / microsoft/MIEngine

Actionable error dialog when bash is missing on the remote machine.

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Description

When using SSH scenarios, /bin/bash is launched and all the communication happens through bash. On some machines bash may not be installed. Provide an actionable error message for the user.

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Research direction

Start by tracing the SSH scenario path where /bin/bash is launched, then reproduce the case on a remote machine without bash. Done means the user receives an actionable error message instead of an unclear communication failure.

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Assessment

Tech stack
bash, csharp
Domain
devtools
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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