Package: hw-detect Severity: important Hi,
This is another expression of the problem I've started documenting in #1036019: under UEFI/SB, using the std (bochs) or cirrus graphics drivers leads to corrupted graphics. [ I'm even able to get a 800×599 resolution via cirrus! ] I've implemented a workaround in the installer by shipping the two relevant DRM modules (bochs.ko, cirrus.ko), which makes the install process itself run fine. Unfortunately, upon rebooting, since the initramfs doesn't contain bochs.ko or cirrus.ko by default, the LUKS passphrase prompt is corrupted as well (efifb, which is built-in, is likely in charge at this point). Once LUKS has been unlocked, the console becomes readable, and one can type login and password normally. The LUKS prompt is worrying on its own, but I'm also worried one might be missing critical messages, even on non-LUKS systems, if the boot sequence breaks early. Therefore, I'm considering detecting when bochs.ko and/or cirrus.ko are loaded, adding them to /etc/initramfs-tools/modules, and requesting an update-initramfs call (see #1036019). The cost/benefit ratio makes it look like a no-brainer to me, but I'm happy to hear about other opinions. Cheers, -- Cyril Brulebois (k...@debian.org) <https://debamax.com/> D-I release manager -- Release team member -- Freelance Consultant