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amd gcn legacy support & kernel overhaul
- Fixed Mesa 32-bit dependency conflicts by removing mesa-va-drivers from gaming setup; mesa-libgallium now includes VA-API for Mesa >= 25.3.3, resolving solver errors with backports (Mesa 26.x). - Removed corectrl detection and installation from AMD tools in gpu/amd_intel.sh (retained in System Tools checklist only). - Added zutty terminal emulator option alongside alacritty for Debian 12+ in terminals.sh. - Overhauled Kernel menu: replaced "Backports Kernel" with "Kernel" submenu offering Stable, RT, Cloud, and Backports options; removed hardcoded Debian 11 restriction (backports hidden only on Bullseye); headers now installed automatically with all kernel variants; NVIDIA warnings added for Backports (DKMS required) and RT (driver compatibility note). - Implemented AMD GCN legacy driver migration: is_amd_legacy_gcn() function detects GCN 1.0/1.1 GPUs via whitelist of 85 PCI IDs; offers user prompt to force amdgpu module with GRUB parameters (radeon.si_support=0, radeon.cik_support=0, amdgpu.si_support=1, amdgpu.cik_support=1); safe sed-based injection into GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT with backup and idempotency check. - Standardized UI across 27 checklist locations: unified text to "Check [*] the packages you want installed/updated on your system."; removed SCROLL_HINT variable entirely from all code; changed OK button to "Apply" in _checklist() and _inputbox() only (not in _msg/_menu). - Reordered gaming menu checklists: i386 moved to top position, steam/mangohud positioned immediately after for better dependency flow. - Enhanced kernel installation prompts: all variants (Stable, RT, Cloud, Backports) now display candidate version numbers in parentheses using apt-cache policy and madison queries. - update readme
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## Quick Start — Recommended Setup Order
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This section shows the recommended order to configure a fresh Debian installation for maximum performance and usability. Follow these steps in order — each step builds on the previous one.
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---
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### Step 1 — Know Your System
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**Menu:** `1 System Information`
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Check your hardware before installing anything. The script detects your CPU, RAM, GPU vendor and generation, network adapters, and display server. Write down what you see — especially the GPU line (Intel/AMD/NVIDIA) and any WiFi chipset. You'll need this info for steps 4 and 5.
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> 💡 If no GPU is detected, you're likely on a VM or headless server — skip step 5.
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### Step 2 — Enable Password Feedback
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**Menu:** `2 User Privileges & Feedback` → select option for Sudo Password Feedback
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Enable asterisks (`****`) when typing your sudo password. This prevents typos during the many installation steps that follow. Toggle it on now, disable it later if you prefer hidden input.
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### Step 3 — Configure Repositories
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**Menu:** `3 Configure Repositories`
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This is the foundation — all subsequent installations depend on correct repos.
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1. **Enable Contrib & Non-Free Components** (required for firmware, drivers, Steam)
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2. **Setup/Update Backports repositories** (recommended — gives you newer kernels, Mesa drivers, and firmware for modern hardware)
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> ⚠️ Without non-free enabled, steps 4 and 5 will fail. Do not skip this.
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### Step 4 — Install Firmware & Wireless Drivers
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**Menu:** `4 Firmware, Wireless & Bluetooth`
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The script scans ALL network hardware (PCI + USB) and installs exactly the firmware your system needs. Accept the plan it shows — it's based on your actual hardware.
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This step also sets up Bluetooth if your system has Bluetooth hardware (KDE gets bluedevil, XFCE gets blueman, GNOME uses built-in).
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> ⚠️ You need internet for this step. If WiFi isn't working after firmware install, reboot first — the driver needs a fresh load.
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### Step 5 — Install Graphics Drivers
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**Menu:** `5 Graphics Drivers & Mesa Stack`
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The script auto-detects your GPU and installs the correct driver:
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- **NVIDIA:** The script chooses the best path automatically (CUDA repo, backports, or stable) based on your GPU generation and kernel. Just confirm the plan.
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- **AMD/Intel:** Installs firmware + Mesa stack + Vulkan drivers. Also installs 32-bit libraries if gaming is planned.
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- **Hybrid (laptop):** Installs Intel/AMD firmware first, then NVIDIA driver.
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> 💡 After installation, reboot before testing. NVIDIA drivers need a fresh kernel load to activate.
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### Step 6 — Kernel Configuration
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**Menu:** `6 Kernel`
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If you enabled backports in step 3, you can install a newer kernel (e.g., 7.x) for better hardware support. The script offers stable vs backports:
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| Choice | Best for |
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| Stable (default) | Maximum stability, older hardware |
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| Backports | Modern CPUs (Intel Arrow Lake, AMD Zen 5), new GPUs, better power management |
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> ⚠️ If you installed NVIDIA drivers in step 5, the backports kernel may require DKMS recompilation. The script warns about this — it's usually fine.
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### Step 7 — Gaming Setup (Optional)
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**Menu:** `7 Gaming Setup`
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If you plan to game on Debian:
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1. **Enable i386 architecture** when prompted — this is REQUIRED for Steam/Proton and 32-bit game libraries
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2. Select your launchers: Steam, Heroic Games Launcher, Lutris
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3. Select performance tools: GameMode, MangoHud, GOverlay
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4. Select RetroArch if you want retro emulation (pre-installed with GBA, SNES, NES, GB cores)
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> ⚠️ Steam requires the contrib repository (step 3) and i386 architecture. The script warns if either is missing.
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### Step 8 — ZRAM Compressed Swap (Optional)
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**Menu:** `8 ZRAM`
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ZRAM compresses memory pages in RAM instead of writing to disk. This is especially useful on systems with limited RAM (8GB or less). The script automatically sets ZRAM to ~50% of your physical RAM with priority 100 (used before disk swap).
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Choose **LZ4** for gaming (fastest compression) or **ZSTD** for general use (better compression ratio).
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> 💡 If you also use disk-based swap (Option 9), ZRAM is used first. Disk swap only kicks in after ZRAM fills up.
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### Step 9 — Essential Software
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**Menu:** `10 Install Programs and Software` → option `0 Essential Pack`
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One-click install of the most common tools:
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| Package | What you get |
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| htop, inxi | System monitoring |
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| neofetch / fastfetch | System info display |
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| vlc | Media player |
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| ufw | Firewall|
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| zip, unrar, p7zip | Compression tools |
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After this, browse the other categories (browsers, editors, dev tools) as needed.
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### Complete Flow Summary
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1. System Information ← Know your hardware
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2. User Privileges & Feedback ← Enable password asterisks
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3. Configure Repositories ← Enable contrib + non-free + backports
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4. Firmware, Wireless & Bluetooth ← Install WiFi/BT firmware
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5. Graphics Drivers & Mesa Stack ← Install GPU drivers
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6. Kernel ← Optional: newer kernel (Backports)
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7. Gaming Setup ← Optional: Steam + tools
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8. ZRAM ← Optional: compressed swap
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9. Install Programs → 0 Essential ← Common tools
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**Estimated time:** 15-20 minutes for a full setup (steps 1-5 + 9). Steps 6-8 are optional and depend on your use case.
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## File Structure
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| Directory/File | Description |
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```bash
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├── debianito.sh
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├── docs
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│ ├── boot.md
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│ ├── desktops_display.md
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│ ├── firmware.md
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│ ├── gaming.md
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│ ├── gpu.md
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│ ├── kernel.md
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│ ├── repos_config.md
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│ ├── retroarch.md
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│ ├── swap.md
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│ ├── system_info.md
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│ ├── user_priv_feed.md
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│ └── zram.md
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│ │ └── repos.sh
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│ ├── desktop_display.sh
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│ ├── extras
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│ │ ├── communication
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│ │ │ └── communication.sh
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│ │ ├── design
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│ │ │ └── design.sh
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│ │ ├── dev
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│ │ ├── system
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│ │ │ ├── software_centers.sh
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│ │ │ └── system.sh
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│ │ ├── terminals
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│ │ │ └── terminals.sh
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│ │ └── themes
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│ │ ├── cursors
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│ │ │ └── cursors.sh
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