Re: Dell R440 with Debian 10.7.0 Display Issues
On Fri 26 Mar 2021 at 17:01:16 -0400, Greg Wooledge wrote:
> 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.
Under what circumstances does d-i install non-free packages related
to video hardware and at what stage of the installation does it occur?
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Brian.
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