Bug#986741: Please enable CONFIG_IP_PNP_DHCP=y in cloud image
❦ 11 avril 2021 18:44 -07, Josh Triplett:
>> > Whether you have an initramfs or not is orthogonal to DHCP
>> > configuration. The kernel's built-in DHCP configuration works even if
>> > you're not using a network filesystem as the root filesystem.
>>
>> The initramfs is supposed to take responsibility for handling all of
>> the legacy boot parameters. Moving this to initramfs-tools and merging
>> it with the existing bug there.
>
> That wouldn't actually solve the issue as reported. I was hoping
> specifically for the in-kernel support.
>
> I'd like to use this on a cloud instance that uses ext4 on NVMe, and
> thus doesn't currently need an initramfs.
I think your concern is around making VM boot fast. I don't want to put
words in your mouth, but if I am correct, this may help your argument.
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