rhboot / rhboot/shim

Dependency on downstream gnu-efi patches

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Description

The git master is depending on gnu-efi with downstream patches from https://github.com/vathpela/gnu-efi/tree/fedora-32. As time goes by, the difference between upstream gnu-efi grows. Please consider upstreaming those patches.

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
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Research direction

Start by comparing the downstream gnu-efi branch at https://github.com/vathpela/gnu-efi/tree/fedora-32 with upstream gnu-efi, identifying which patches shim currently depends on. Done means the required patches are clearly accounted for and an upstreaming path is established.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c
Domain
build-system, operating-systems
Issue type
Refactor
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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