From 9d3ed9d5fedbadf590e7c5dab24e8d965d24f243 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sven Semmler Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2022 13:22:40 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] remove KDE specifics; add paste request/rationale --- user/hardware/how-to-use-the-hcl.md | 12 ++++-------- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 8 deletions(-) diff --git a/user/hardware/how-to-use-the-hcl.md b/user/hardware/how-to-use-the-hcl.md index 3fcbd877..d491a1d5 100644 --- a/user/hardware/how-to-use-the-hcl.md +++ b/user/hardware/how-to-use-the-hcl.md @@ -27,15 +27,11 @@ Also see [Certified Hardware](/doc/certified-hardware/). Generating and Submitting New Reports ------------------------------------- -In order to generate an HCL report in Qubes, simply open a terminal in dom0 (KDE: start-menu -\> System Tools -\> Konsole or Terminal Emulator) -and run `qubes-hcl-report `, where `` is the name of the VM to which the generated HCL files will be saved. -(Note: If you are working with a new Qubes installation, you may need to update your system in order to download this script.) +In order to generate an HCL report in Qubes, simply open a terminal in dom0 (start-menu -\> Terminal Emulator) and run `qubes-hcl-report `, where `` is the name of the VM to which the generated HCL files will be saved. -You are encouraged to submit your HCL report for the benefit of further Qubes development and other users. -When submitting reports, test the hardware yourself, if possible. -If you would like to submit your HCL report, please send the **HCL Info** `.yml` file to [\`qubes-users@googlegroups.com\`](/support/#qubes-users) with the subject `HCL - `. Alternatively you can also create a post in the [HCL Reports category](https://forum.qubes-os.org/c/user-support/hcl-reports/23) of the forum. -Please include any useful information about any Qubes features you may have tested (see the legend below), as well as general machine compatibility (video, networking, sleep, etc.). -Please consider sending the **HCL Support Files** `.cpio.gz` file as well. To generate these add the `-s` or `--support` command line option. +You are encouraged to submit your HCL report for the benefit of further Qubes development and other users. When submitting reports, test the hardware yourself, if possible. If you would like to submit your HCL report, please copy and paste the contents of the **HCL Info** `.yml` file into an email to [\`qubes-users@googlegroups.com\`](/support/#qubes-users) with the subject `HCL - ` or create a post in the [HCL Reports category](https://forum.qubes-os.org/c/user-support/hcl-reports/23) of the forum. Pasting the contents into the email or post has the advantage that members of the mailing list and forum can see the report without downloading and opening the file. In addition new forum members are not be able to attach files to posts. + +Please include any useful information about any Qubes features you may have tested (see the legend below), as well as general machine compatibility (video, networking, sleep, etc.). Please consider sending the **HCL Support Files** `.cpio.gz` file as well. To generate these add the `-s` or `--support` command line option. **Please note:** The **HCL Support Files** may contain numerous hardware details, including serial numbers. If, for privacy or security reasons, you do not wish to make this information public, please **do not** send the `.cpio.gz` file to the public mailing list.