Meeting minutes: https://meetbot-raw.fedoraproject.org//blocker-review_matrix_fedoraproject-org/2025-08-25/f43-blocker-review.2025-08-25-16.00.html
Here is an AI-generated summary of a Blocker review meeting [1] from 2025-08-25.
Please be aware that the summary is intended for a quick convenient recapitulation of the meeting, but might contain factual errors. Read the full meeting log for all the details.
## PROPOSED BETA BLOCKERS
(2389105) [2] blivet-gui only show one disk from a mdraid device which was created on two disks
The group discussed an issue where `blivet-gui` fails to correctly display a software RAID array that was created directly on whole disks instead of partitions. Initially, Adam Williamson suggested delaying the decision to allow for more testing. However, Christopher Boni discovered an upstream merge request that appears to fix the problem. This prompted the team to reconsider. Peter Boy suggested accepting it as a blocker to ensure it gets fixed. Following a vote, the bug was accepted.
Resolution: Accepted as a Beta Blocker. It violates the release criterion that the installer must be able to correctly interpret and modify software RAID arrays.
(2388442) [3] NetworkManager-openvpn 1.12.2-1.fc43: 2FA prompt window does not appear
This bug concerns the failure of the two-factor authentication (2FA) prompt to appear in NetworkManager's OpenVPN client when the prompt text contains non-ASCII characters. The discussion centered on whether this scenario is common enough to warrant blocking the Beta release, a decision left to the team's "best judgment" by the release criteria. A user identified as supakeen, who uses non-ASCII characters, argued for it being a Beta blocker, noting that an upstream patch seems to be ready. Neal Gompa also voted in favor, citing the commonality of non-English passwords. Adam Williamson clarified that the availability of a patch does not influence the blocker decision process, which is based solely on the bug's impact.
Resolution: Accepted as a Beta Blocker. The group judged that a VPN configuration requiring 2FA with a non-ASCII prompt is a sufficiently typical use case to block the Beta release.
## PROPOSED BETA FREEZE EXCEPTIONS
(2381599) [4] After upgrading gnome-shell, layout indicator stopped reacting to Ctrl-Shift
The team reviewed a bug where the `Ctrl+Shift` key combination no longer switches keyboard layouts in `gnome-shell`. Adam Williamson noted that the official GNOME shortcut is `Super+Space` and that `Ctrl+Shift` is a problematic combination as it conflicts with shortcuts in many other applications. While the participants were hesitant to classify it as a blocker, they discussed whether it should be a Freeze Exception (FE) to allow a fix into the Beta release if one becomes available.
Resolution: Accepted as a Beta Freeze Exception. This allows a fix to be included in the Beta release on the condition that the upstream GNOME developers agree it is a bug and provide a patch.
(2390745) [5] Update vte291 version to 0.81.90 or higher
A request was made to grant a freeze exception to update the `vte291` package to fix a bug causing the backspace key to malfunction. Adam Williamson questioned the necessity of a full version update during a freeze, suggesting that backporting the specific fix would be preferable. The group agreed that the underlying bug needed to be fixed.
Resolution: Accepted as a Beta Freeze Exception. The exception was granted specifically to fix the broken backspace key. The resolution states that the fix should be minimal, but allows for the new version if its changes are primarily related to the fix or are reversions of unstable features.
## PROPOSED FINAL BLOCKERS
(2359710) [6] bootloader setup to a second MBR drive crashes
This bug, originally reported in April, describes a crash in the installer when setting up the bootloader on the second of two MBR disks. Peter Boy recalled encountering a similar issue that he believed was now fixed. However, Adam Williamson was able to reproduce the crash using a current Fedora 43 image. The group debated whether this was a common enough scenario to be a blocker.
Resolution: Punted (decision delayed). The team decided to postpone the discussion until the bug's reporter, Kamil Páral, could be present to provide additional context.
(2381599) [4] After upgrading gnome-shell, layout indicator stopped reacting to Ctrl-Shift
This bug was discussed again, this time as a proposed Final blocker. The consensus was to wait for more information from upstream developers before making a decision.
Resolution: Punted (decision delayed). The decision was punted pending feedback from upstream developers.
## OPEN FLOOR
Lukáš Růžička volunteered to take over secretarial duties from Adam Williamson to study the process for the future. No other business was discussed.
[1] https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/QA/Meetings
[2] https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2389105
[3] https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2388442
[4] https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2381599
[5] https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2390745
[6] https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2359710
Please be aware that the summary is intended for a quick convenient recapitulation of the meeting, but might contain factual errors. Read the full meeting log for all the details.
## PROPOSED BETA BLOCKERS
(2389105) [2] blivet-gui only show one disk from a mdraid device which was created on two disks
The group discussed an issue where `blivet-gui` fails to correctly display a software RAID array that was created directly on whole disks instead of partitions. Initially, Adam Williamson suggested delaying the decision to allow for more testing. However, Christopher Boni discovered an upstream merge request that appears to fix the problem. This prompted the team to reconsider. Peter Boy suggested accepting it as a blocker to ensure it gets fixed. Following a vote, the bug was accepted.
Resolution: Accepted as a Beta Blocker. It violates the release criterion that the installer must be able to correctly interpret and modify software RAID arrays.
(2388442) [3] NetworkManager-openvpn 1.12.2-1.fc43: 2FA prompt window does not appear
This bug concerns the failure of the two-factor authentication (2FA) prompt to appear in NetworkManager's OpenVPN client when the prompt text contains non-ASCII characters. The discussion centered on whether this scenario is common enough to warrant blocking the Beta release, a decision left to the team's "best judgment" by the release criteria. A user identified as supakeen, who uses non-ASCII characters, argued for it being a Beta blocker, noting that an upstream patch seems to be ready. Neal Gompa also voted in favor, citing the commonality of non-English passwords. Adam Williamson clarified that the availability of a patch does not influence the blocker decision process, which is based solely on the bug's impact.
Resolution: Accepted as a Beta Blocker. The group judged that a VPN configuration requiring 2FA with a non-ASCII prompt is a sufficiently typical use case to block the Beta release.
## PROPOSED BETA FREEZE EXCEPTIONS
(2381599) [4] After upgrading gnome-shell, layout indicator stopped reacting to Ctrl-Shift
The team reviewed a bug where the `Ctrl+Shift` key combination no longer switches keyboard layouts in `gnome-shell`. Adam Williamson noted that the official GNOME shortcut is `Super+Space` and that `Ctrl+Shift` is a problematic combination as it conflicts with shortcuts in many other applications. While the participants were hesitant to classify it as a blocker, they discussed whether it should be a Freeze Exception (FE) to allow a fix into the Beta release if one becomes available.
Resolution: Accepted as a Beta Freeze Exception. This allows a fix to be included in the Beta release on the condition that the upstream GNOME developers agree it is a bug and provide a patch.
(2390745) [5] Update vte291 version to 0.81.90 or higher
A request was made to grant a freeze exception to update the `vte291` package to fix a bug causing the backspace key to malfunction. Adam Williamson questioned the necessity of a full version update during a freeze, suggesting that backporting the specific fix would be preferable. The group agreed that the underlying bug needed to be fixed.
Resolution: Accepted as a Beta Freeze Exception. The exception was granted specifically to fix the broken backspace key. The resolution states that the fix should be minimal, but allows for the new version if its changes are primarily related to the fix or are reversions of unstable features.
## PROPOSED FINAL BLOCKERS
(2359710) [6] bootloader setup to a second MBR drive crashes
This bug, originally reported in April, describes a crash in the installer when setting up the bootloader on the second of two MBR disks. Peter Boy recalled encountering a similar issue that he believed was now fixed. However, Adam Williamson was able to reproduce the crash using a current Fedora 43 image. The group debated whether this was a common enough scenario to be a blocker.
Resolution: Punted (decision delayed). The team decided to postpone the discussion until the bug's reporter, Kamil Páral, could be present to provide additional context.
(2381599) [4] After upgrading gnome-shell, layout indicator stopped reacting to Ctrl-Shift
This bug was discussed again, this time as a proposed Final blocker. The consensus was to wait for more information from upstream developers before making a decision.
Resolution: Punted (decision delayed). The decision was punted pending feedback from upstream developers.
## OPEN FLOOR
Lukáš Růžička volunteered to take over secretarial duties from Adam Williamson to study the process for the future. No other business was discussed.
[1] https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/QA/Meetings
[2] https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2389105
[3] https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2388442
[4] https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2381599
[5] https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2390745
[6] https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2359710
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