Charles Curley <charlescur...@charlescurley.com> writes: > On Thu, 08 Feb 2024 19:24:35 +0100 > Felix Natter <fnat...@gmx.net> wrote: > >> If I start a shell from the installer, I can see that the necessary >> module rtl8xxxu is loaded (the same one that is loaded in live >> option). So I guess it is a firmware issue. How can I get an >> installer with non-free firmware (if that is the problem)? >> I just found one page that says the (non-free?) FW is always included >> in the images (starting from bookworm). Is that true? >> Any other idea?
hello Charles, thank you for your reply. > My understanding is that the non-free firmware is now included on > Debian installation media. yes, it is pretty clearly stated here: https://cdimage.debian.org/cdimage/unofficial/non-free/cd-including-firmware/ > I've been using "Debian GNU/Linux 12.2.0 "Bookworm" - Official amd64 > NETINST with firmware 20231007-10:28" and had no problems with non-free > firmware on my several computers. > > So to diagnose this further, exactly what hardware? Please run lspci, > and run lspci -v for the offending device. > > Also, you can run the netinst installer at least through the relevant > installation phase. Then please capture the logs, probably under > /var/log. Searching syslog on the word "firmware" should turn up some > interesting messages. As I wrote in the other reply, I was mainly concerned about Wifi not working after installation (I wanted to understand it). I can install from LAN. Many Thanks for the reply, Felix -- Felix Natter
