[Bug 1352029] Re: Incorrect information in cryptsetup man page

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Status changed to 'Confirmed' because the bug affects multiple users.

** Changed in: cryptsetup (Ubuntu)
       Status: New => Confirmed

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Title:
  Incorrect information in cryptsetup man page

Status in cryptsetup package in Ubuntu:
  Confirmed

Bug description:
  Currently in man page:

  ++++++
  BASIC COMMANDS
         The following are valid actions for all supported device types.

         open <name> <device> --type <device_type>

                Opens (creates a mapping) with <name> backed by device <device>.
  ++++++

  Commands and results:

  ++++++

  $ sudo cryptsetup open pvd /dev/sdd --key-file=[keyfile]
  Device pvd doesn't exist or access denied.

  $ sudo cryptsetup open /dev/sdd pvd --key-file=[keyfile]

  $ sudo cryptsetup status pvd
  /dev/mapper/pvd is active.

  ++++++

  Presumably the man page should have:

         open <device> <name> --type <device_type>

  (In other words, “<name>” and “<device>” are reversed.)

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