microsoft / microsoft/MIEngine
Actionable error dialog when bash is missing on the remote machine.
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- C#
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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