On Thu, 23 Mar 2017 07:10:05 -0400 Jeremy Bicha <jbi...@ubuntu.com> wrote: > By the way, the constant respawn is really annoying when I install > stretch on VirtualBox. > > I use the latest stretch testing netboot iso to install. Then I need > to boot to a command line with Internet so I can install > virtualbox-guest-x11 from sid (in order to be able to use a graphical > desktop because Debian Security doesn't want VirtualBox in stretch). > But first I have to wait 5 minutes for gdm to stop trying to load > (effectively a Denial of Service) before I can use a virtual terminal.
Yeah, noticed this as well. Pretty sucky user experience. Since virtualbox is no longer available in stretch, as an alternative, you can use xserver-xorg-legacy. Might be a good idea if d-i installed that automatically if it detects a VBox environment. Michael -- Why is it that all of the instruments seeking intelligent life in the universe are pointed away from Earth?
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