Public bug reported: In cobbler I can specificity kickstart metadata parameters which are evaluated in the when the kickstart file is applied, when using such parameters in seed files they have not effect and they are evaluated as empty strings (see the $user in this case):
d-i base-installer/kernel/image string linux-generic d-i passwd/root-login boolean false d-i passwd/make-user boolean true d-i passwd/user-fullname string $user ** Affects: cobbler (Ubuntu) Importance: Undecided Status: New -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/827496 Title: cobbler kickstart metadata dont affect ubuntu preseed To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/cobbler/+bug/827496/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs