Dear members of the development and community teams, Please note that I used an automated translator to write this message, so there might be some translation errors or awkward phrasing for which I would like to apologize in advance.
I would like to provide comprehensive technical feedback and general suggestions for further development and improvement, aiming to further enhance daily stability, hardware support, and user-friendliness across the Linux ecosystem. I have summarized the following points and suggestions: 1. Boot Process, Display & User Interface - Seamless Boot Process (Plymouth / UEFI BGRT): Request for automatic and seamless integration of the BGRT manufacturer logo provided by the UEFI motherboard into Plymouth for a completely silent and visual boot process without early kernel messages or temporary black screens. - 4K Scaling & Display Handling: Better out-of-the-box scaling on high-resolution 4K monitors as well as smooth handling of different refresh rates and multi-monitor setups under Wayland. 2. Package Management, Timeouts & Logging - More Robust Retry Mechanisms for Timeouts: Extended default tolerances for package downloads via APT and Flatpak (e.g., automatic mirror selection or increasing default timeouts) to prevent disruptions during fluctuating network connections. - Integrated Logging & Automatic Cleanup: For better error analysis, an easily accessible option for logging system updates is recommended, along with improved mechanisms to automatically handle occasional connection timeouts during larger downloads. 3. Security, DRM & Media Playback - Biometric Protection against Optical Fingerprint Reconstruction: Community awareness and integration of optional protective features (e.g., AI-supported or software-based pixelation/masking of palms and fingerprints on high-resolution photos before sharing). - Native Biometrics Integration: Provision of cross-platform 3D facial recognition for system login out of the box (similar to Windows Hello). - DRM & Streaming in Browsers: Seamless playback of DRM-protected streaming content directly after installation without manual post-configuration of Widevine. - Physical Media Playback: Legal and GDPR-compliant out-of-the-box support for playing purchased Blu-ray, DVD, and CD media. 4. Hardware, Audio & Power Management - Standby & Power Management: Reliable sleep and wake behavior when closing and opening the laptop lid under Wayland. - Audio & Cinema Standards: Native system support for advanced audio formats such as Dolby Atmos, Dolby Surround, D-BOX haptic feedback, and IMAX Enhanced. - Support for Third-Party / Older Hardware: Ensuring that developments and feature updates remain available and optimized for older devices and third-party hardware (such as Lenovo laptops) and are not exclusively restricted to proprietary hardware lines. I would be very happy to receive feedback on these points and consideration in future releases. Best regards, Fabian Bücheler
