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--- Begin Message ---Package: linux-image-amd64 (or initramfs-tools) Dear Debian Team, I am writing to report an issue with the built-in keyboard on a Microsoft Surface device while using Debian. The issue affects the install environment and the LUKS decryption password prompt. Here are the details of the problem: --------------------------------------------------------------- Affected System: - Device: Microsoft Surface - Debian Version: Debian 12 "Bookworm" - Package(s) Affected: Installation environment, LUKS decryption, possibly kernel or hardware compatibility --------------------------------------------------------------- Issue Description: - During Installation: The built-in keyboard does not work at all in the Debian installer environment. I had to rely on an external USB keyboard to navigate through the installation process. - Post Installation: After installation, the built-in keyboard works in the GRUB menu, but it does not function when prompted to enter the LUKS decryption password. - After LUKS Decryption: Once the system boots past the LUKS decryption stage, the built-in keyboard works as expected for typing the login username and password at the login screen. - External Keyboard: An external USB keyboard works at all stages (installation, LUKS password prompt, and login). --------------------------------------------------------------- Steps to Reproduce: - Boot into the Debian installation environment on a Microsoft Surface device. - Try to use the built-in keyboard (it does not respond). - Complete the installation with an external keyboard. - Reboot the system with LUKS encryption enabled. - Observe that the built-in keyboard works in the GRUB menu but does not respond at the LUKS decryption prompt. - After decrypting the system with an external keyboard, observe that the built-in keyboard works again at the login screen. --------------------------------------------------------------- Expected Behavior: The built-in keyboard should work during the installation process, at the LUKS decryption prompt, and throughout the entire system boot process without the need for an external keyboard. --------------------------------------------------------------- Additional Notes: - This issue appears to be related to the device-specific hardware (Microsoft Surface) and might be a driver or compatibility issue with the keyboard in the initramfs or kernel. - I have tested this behavior with [mention any other versions or kernels, if applicable]. - If any further logs or information are needed, I would be happy to provide them. --------------------------------------------------------------- I hope this information helps to identify the issue, and I look forward to any suggestions or fixes you can provide. Thank you for your time and for all your hard work on Debian. Best regards
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--- Begin Message ---Hi This bug was filed for a (very) old kernel or the bug is old itself without resolution. Maybe it was for a feature enablement which nobody acted on. We are sorry we were not able to timely deal with this issue. There are many open bugs for the src:linux package and thus we are closing older bugs where it's unclear if they still occur in newer versions and are still relevant to the reporter. For an overview see: https://bugs.debian.org/src:linux . If you can reproduce your issue with - the current version in unstable/testing - the latest kernel from backports or, if it was a feature addition/wishlist and still consider it relevant, then: Please reopen the bug, see https://www.debian.org/Bugs/server-control for details. Please try to provide as much fresh details including kernel logs where relevant. In particular were an issue is coupled with specific hardware we might ask you to do additional debugging on your side as the owner of the hardware. Regards, Salvatore
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