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[Kai Kasurinen <2122474@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

The debootstrap process seems to leave files in the /run directory. I've
noticed this behavior even in a basic chroot. Could this be related to
how it handles runtime directories, which are not mounted as tmpfs
during the build?

** Summary changed:

- Directory /run contains unexpected files and directories in the live image, causing potential issues
+ Directory /run contains unexpected files and directories in the live image

** Package changed: ubuntu => debootstrap (Ubuntu)

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Title:
  Directory /run contains unexpected files and directories in the live
  image

Status in base-files package in Ubuntu:
  New
Status in debootstrap package in Ubuntu:
  New

Bug description:
  Description of the Bug's Symptoms

  When booting into the Ubuntu 25.04 live image, it has been observed
  that the /run directory is not empty. The directory is intended for
  temporary files and should be empty at boot time.

  This suggests an error in the live image creation process, where files
  are left behind in the directory.

  How to Repeat the Problem

  Boot the computer using the Ubuntu live image.

  Open a terminal in the live environment.

  The live system's /run directory is already mounted in RAM. To access
  the original contents of the / root directory, you need to create a
  new mount point and use the mount --bind command. Run the following
  commands:

  sudo mkdir /mnt/root
  sudo mount --bind / /mnt/root
  sudo ls -la /mnt/root/run

  Expected Outcome: The ls -la /mnt/root/run command should show an
  empty directory (only . and .. files).

  Actual Outcome: The directory contains one or more files or
  subdirectories that were left behind in the live image.

  Environment Details

  Ubuntu version: 25.04, 25.10
  Environment: Live image
  Tested Versions: 25.04 Desktop, 25.10 Desktop, 25.10 Server

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