Package: debian-installer Severity: wishlist Dear Debian Installer Team,
First of all, thank you for the incredible work you do in maintaining and evolving one of the most stable and community-driven Linux distributions out there. I would like to propose an enhancement to the Debian Installer regarding the use of the Btrfs file system. Currently, while Btrfs is available as a filesystem option, the installer does not provide the ability to automatically create a subvolume structure during installation. This makes it difficult for users—especially beginners or those transitioning from distributions like Fedora or openSUSE—to take full advantage of Btrfs features such as snapshots, rollback, and data isolation. My suggestion is to introduce an **optional guided Btrfs setup**, which would: - Automatically create a set of standard subvolumes (`@`, `@home`, `@var`, `@snapshots`, etc.). - Optionally configure snapshot tools like Timeshift or Snapper. - Present a simplified UI option in the installer for users who want Btrfs with minimal manual intervention. This would significantly improve usability and make Debian more approachable for modern workflows that rely on Btrfs-based system management. If this proposal aligns with Debian's roadmap or technical goals, I would be happy to help draft a more technical specification or collaborate with the community to test and refine the idea. With appreciation and respect, Saleh Alhaddad (aka HD-96) AnonsV69
