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> Basically you only need 3 things to run Linux: kernel, initramfs and rootfs. And networking, fully functional networking. If you've missed out the FW packag
by josteink 10y ago
> Basically you only need 3 things to run Linux: kernel, initramfs and rootfs.
And networking, fully functional networking.
If you've missed out the FW packages for your wifi drivers, you will have a hard time using your package manager to get those missing bits ;)
Probably not an issue for servers, but for those who'd like to do "complex" desktop/laptop install with ZFS/btrfs roots or whatever, it's an easy mistake to make.