diff --git a/doc/bugs/Can__39__t_set_up_rsync.net_repo_on_OS_X_10.9.mdwn b/doc/bugs/Can__39__t_set_up_rsync.net_repo_on_OS_X_10.9.mdwn new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..9949faab3e --- /dev/null +++ b/doc/bugs/Can__39__t_set_up_rsync.net_repo_on_OS_X_10.9.mdwn @@ -0,0 +1,24 @@ +### Please describe the problem. + +I can't seem to add the rsync.net remote on an OS X 10.9 machine running git-annex assistant version 5.20140128-g0ac94c3. The process complains about a missing /usr/libexec/ssh-askpass in the logs, and after a few retries rsync.net locks me out. This program doesn't exist on my system. + +### What steps will reproduce the problem? + +1. Click "Add another repository" +2. Pick rsync.net +3. Enter the credentials I got in the email from rsync.net +4. Click "Use this rsync repository" + +The resulting logs will state that `/usr/libexec/ssh-askpass` can't be found. + +### What version of git-annex are you using? On what operating system? + +git-annex assistant version 5.20140128-g0ac94c3 on OS X 10.9.1. + +### Please provide any additional information below. + +I think I have found a workaround in creating that program as a shell script which echoes my password to stdout, but can't test right now because rsync.net have wisely ratelimited my password login attempts. (-: + +I'll update this page if I can confirm the workaround works. + +(I fully intend to roll that password as soon as I'm in, so no worries about a stale password falling into evildoers' hands.)