Re: [cdrom-detect] Change template proposal

[Holger Wansing]

Hi,

Ben Hutchings  wrote:
> I think this template, and the code using it, is obsolete.  The only
> two non-standard CD-ROM drivers left in Linux are pcd and gdrom,
> neither of which we enable.
> 
> Maybe FreeBSD has some such drivers, but given that pre-ATAPI CD-ROM
> drives must be >20 years old now I don't see the point in bothering
> with them.

Ok, so there is no reason at all for any such changing ...


Thanks
Holger

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Re: Booting Debian freezes on “[OK] Started GNOME Display Manager”

[Lennart Sorensen]

On Wed, Dec 11, 2019 at 04:07:45PM +0300, Billy Andriamahazomandimby wrote:
> Dear Debian Help,
> Firstly, it is a pleasure to have an opportunity to write you this Email.
> As a follow up of my Email from yesterday, I would like to send you
> additional details regarding my problem in which I cannot get Debian to
> boot properly.
> My Laptop Brand and Model:
> Lenovo ideapad 330-15ARR
> BIOS Version: 7VCN46WW
> EC Version: 7VEC46WW
> MTM 81D200AQTX
> Lenovo SN (the serial number)
> UUID Number (UUID number)
> CPU: AMD Ryzen 3 2200U with Radeon Vega Mobile Gfx
> System Memory: 8192 MB
> Hard Disk: ST1000LM035-1RK172
> ODD PLDS DVD-RW DA9AESH
> 
> I also directly asked a question on unix.stackexchange.com
> 
> concerning
> the issue so that you can clearly look at it in case that you need
> additional information.

I wonder if that AMD GPU requires firmware for graphical mode to work.
I see some reports of getting a blank screen if trying to start X without
firmware loaded for some of the RX Vega chips.

This might help: https://wiki.debian.org/Firmware

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Len Sorensen

Booting Debian freezes on “[OK] Started GNOME Display Manager”

[Billy Andriamahazomandimby]

Dear Debian Help,
Firstly, it is a pleasure to have an opportunity to write you this Email.
As a follow up of my Email from yesterday, I would like to send you
additional details regarding my problem in which I cannot get Debian to
boot properly.
My Laptop Brand and Model:
Lenovo ideapad 330-15ARR
BIOS Version: 7VCN46WW
EC Version: 7VEC46WW
MTM 81D200AQTX
Lenovo SN (the serial number)
UUID Number (UUID number)
CPU: AMD Ryzen 3 2200U with Radeon Vega Mobile Gfx
System Memory: 8192 MB
Hard Disk: ST1000LM035-1RK172
ODD PLDS DVD-RW DA9AESH

I also directly asked a question on unix.stackexchange.com

concerning
the issue so that you can clearly look at it in case that you need
additional information.
Thank you in advance for your help,
Billy