Testing¶

Test changes in a VM before deploying to real hardware.

Setup¶

Use QEMU with overlay disks. This lets you reset to a clean state instantly.

1. Create base disk¶

./vm/create-base-disk.sh ~/vms/mint-base.qcow2 40G

2. Install Mint¶

./vm/install-mint.sh ~/Downloads/linuxmint-22.3-cinnamon-64bit.iso ~/vms/mint-base.qcow2

During install: - Create user aucoop with password aucoop - After first boot: sudo apt install openssh-server

3. Create test overlay¶

./vm/create-overlay.sh ~/vms/mint-base.qcow2 ~/vms/test.qcow2

4. Run test VM¶

./vm/run-overlay.sh ~/vms/test.qcow2 2222

5. SSH in and test¶

ssh -p 2222 aucoop@127.0.0.1

Reset¶

Delete the overlay and create a new one. Base disk stays clean.

rm ~/vms/test.qcow2
./vm/create-overlay.sh ~/vms/mint-base.qcow2 ~/vms/test.qcow2

Why not cloud images?¶

AUCOOP Mint modifies the Cinnamon desktop: themes, icons, launchers, wallpaper. Cloud images don't have a desktop session. Use the real Mint ISO.