From b7399481849517309be07fc10e947958c5e60b77 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: awokd <34515595+awokd@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2018 07:37:34 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] add procedure to determine distro --- managing-os/reinstall-template.md | 9 +++++++++ 1 file changed, 9 insertions(+) diff --git a/managing-os/reinstall-template.md b/managing-os/reinstall-template.md index ee3657bd..fbc7e360 100644 --- a/managing-os/reinstall-template.md +++ b/managing-os/reinstall-template.md @@ -13,6 +13,15 @@ If you suspect your [TemplateVM] is broken, misconfigured, or compromised, you c The procedure varies by Qubes version and UpdateVM's distribution; see the appropriate section below. +To determine your UpdateVM's distribution: + +1. Go to a `dom0` terminal prompt. +2. Enter `qubes-prefs` and look for `updatevm`. +3. Enter `qvm-prefs ` and look for `template`. + +This will typically be either `debian-9`, `fedora-26`, or `whonix-gw`. +In the case of `whonix-gw`, refer to the Debian based UpdateVM method. + Manual Reinstallation Method (Fedora based UpdateVM, R3.1+) ----------------------------