linux-kernel - [RFC PATCH v1 11/26] docs: reporting-bugs: remind people to back up their data

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Date:   Thu,  1 Oct 2020 10:39:32 +0200
From:   Thorsten Leemhuis <linux@...mhuis.info>
To:     Jonathan Corbet <corbet@....net>
Cc:     linux-doc@...r.kernel.org, linux-kernel@...r.kernel.org
Subject: [RFC PATCH v1 11/26] docs: reporting-bugs: remind people to back up their data

Add a small reminder that users are best of preparing for emergencies.
Doesn't cost us much and might prevent data-loss for a few people, as
disabling DKMS, installing mainline and other tasks this guide suggest
can break the system in you're unlucky.

Signed-off-by: Thorsten Leemhuis <linux@...mhuis.info>
---
 Documentation/admin-guide/reporting-bugs.rst | 13 +++++++++++++
 1 file changed, 13 insertions(+)

diff --git a/Documentation/admin-guide/reporting-bugs.rst b/Documentation/admin-guide/reporting-bugs.rst
index 4828e8924136..05de4e0259cb 100644
--- a/Documentation/admin-guide/reporting-bugs.rst
+++ b/Documentation/admin-guide/reporting-bugs.rst
@@ -549,6 +549,19 @@ See the section 'Duties after the report went out' for details how to get
 properly involved.
 
 
+Prepare for emergencies
+-----------------------
+
+    *Create a fresh backup and put system repair and restore tools at hand.*
+
+Reminder, you are dealing with computers, and they sometimes do unexpected
+things, especially if you fiddle with crucial parts like the kernel of its
+operating system. That's what you are about to do in this process. Thus, make
+sure to create a fresh backup; also ensure you have all tools at hand to repair
+or reinstall the operating system as well as everything you need to restore the
+backup.
+
+
 .. ############################################################################
 .. Temporary marker added while this document is rewritten. Sections above
 .. are new and dual-licensed under GPLv2+ and CC-BY 4.0, those below are old.
-- 
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