Installing Debian on modern hardware

Posted Jan 29, 2021 5:13 UTC (Fri) by marcH (subscriber, #57642)
In reply to: Installing Debian on modern hardware by farnz
Parent article: Installing Debian on modern hardware

My question was about "interface names", sorry I should have been clearer.

On your last message: I understand wifi is more convenient that wired, but I assume you can easily download and install the wifi firmware after the installation has been performed over a _temporary_ wired connection. I mean if that's not against your religion, which is the case of the person who initiated this whole discussion.

Installing Debian on modern hardware

Posted Jan 29, 2021 9:23 UTC (Fri) by farnz (subscriber, #17727) [Link]

Sure, but even setting up a temporary wired connection would be a pain in the neck at my in-law's house. I'd be operating the computer in a cold garage (because that's where the router with wired ports is) rather than being in a warm office with WiFi. Or, if I want to be in the warm office, I need to get out the SDS+ drill, cut holes in the walls, and route cables.

In other words, you're talking a lot of hassle for a potential user to use wired connectivity.

Installing Debian on modern hardware

Posted Jan 29, 2021 10:54 UTC (Fri) by Cyberax (✭ supporter ✭, #52523) [Link]

Even temporary connections might not be feasible. My GF's house has a WiFi mesh system, with the main router in a hard-to-access location in the basement.