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Re: Dell R440 with Debian 10.7.0 Display Issues



On Fri, Mar 26, 2021 at 08:47:38PM +0000, Brian wrote:
> On Fri 26 Mar 2021 at 15:22:01 -0400, Greg Wooledge wrote:
> > Issues with video chipset drivers/firmware are extremely common, especially
> > if one installed with the "official" images, rather than the "unofficial"
> > ones which contain non-free firmware.
> 
> [...]
> 
> How does using an official unofficial image solve a video problem *by
> itself* when booting into the new system?

If the necessary firmware is installed by the installer, the chance of
a video problem is reduced.  No guarantees, though.


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