[Bug 1765378] Re: 18.04 installer create a swapfile on a btrfs filesystem

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

** Changed in: debian-installer (Ubuntu)
       Status: New => Confirmed

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Title:
  18.04 installer create a swapfile on a btrfs filesystem

Status in debian-installer package in Ubuntu:
  Confirmed

Bug description:
  When installing ubuntu 18.04 (tested with the minimal install cd), and
  selecting a root filesystem on btrfs without swap partition, the
  creates a swapfile, but swapfiles can't be used on btrfs (see
  https://btrfs.wiki.kernel.org/index.php/FAQ#Does_btrfs_support_swap_files.3F).

  The installer should no create this file and add should not add it to
  /etc/fsab

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