- Removed 4 Broadcom classification helper functions (`_is_broadcom_brcm`, `_is_broadcom_b43`, `_is_broadcom_b43legacy`, `_detect_broadcom_plan_lines`) and their call in `install_firmware()`.
- Rewrote `_handle_wireless()` to a single-path Broadcom → broadcom-sta-dkms → clean conflicting modules → load wl → verify approach, replacing the old 3-tier classification logic.
- Added `linux-headers-amd64` availability verification via `apt-cache policy` before driver installation.
- Added user confirmation step before installing Broadcom driver.
- Preserved BT combo handling (softdep wl post: btusb) and Post-DKMS verification (Fix 5) with the same behavior as the original code.
- Preserved USB Broadcom device detection (0a5c grep) and final message logic.
- Removed `wl_conflict_offered` variable from `_handle_wireless()`.
- All other helpers, arrays, and logic paths remain unchanged.
- modules/firmware.sh — 4 fixes:
- Added _detect_broadcom_plan_lines() helper to display firmware-brcm80211 in the firmware plan. The plan now shows the correct package for all Tier 1 Broadcom chips.
- Added post-install verification for Tier 1 (brcmfmac): checks that /lib/firmware/brcm/brcmfmac43* files exist after apt install. If missing, displays a warning with dpkg-reconfigure guidance.
- Added conflict detection between broadcom-sta-dkms and brcmfmac (wl). If broadcom-sta-dkms is installed, the script prompts the user to purge it before installing firmware-brcm80211, preserving the correct driver.
- Added a reboot warning after successful brcmfmac firmware installation: [+] Broadcom brcmfmac firmware installed. A system reboot is required to load the new firmware.
- Added || true to the Tier 3 (wl) _run_cmd call and introduced a wl_build_failed flag to suppress the "No special WiFi firmware needed" message when the DKMS build fails.
- Removed BCM4313 (ID 4727), BCM43225 (ID 4357), and BCM43227 (ID 4358) from _is_broadcom_brcm. These chips belong to the wl tier and should use broadcom-sta-dkms, not firmware-brcm80211.
- modules/zram.sh — 1 fix:
- Changed zram sizing logic from 3 branches to 2: the >16 GB branch (which allocated 25% or 50% of RAM) is replaced by a single threshold check. RAM > 8 GB → fixed 4096 MB; RAM ≤ 8 GB → 50% of RAM (using the same ((RAM_KB / 1024 / 1024 + 1) / 2) * 1024 rounding pattern).
- Resolved Firefox installation conflict: the "both" selection no longer triggers duplicate dialogs or cancellation; the installer now passes the resolved choice to both Mozilla and ESR installers, preserving co-installation without redundant prompts.
- Fixed bugs across Debian 11/12/13 scripts:
- Migrated `migrate.sh` to write classic `.sources` format for Debian 11 and skip the security stanza for SID.
- Corrected non-free token matching in `firmware.sh` to avoid false positives on non-free-firmware-only systems.
- Added `sudo` to `broadcom-combo.conf` creation and fixed `/etc/modprobe.d` directory handling.
- Fixed write propagation in `repos.sh` to prevent silent failures on user rejection.
- Corrected PipeWire state detection for Debian 11 and added SID security stanza exclusion.
- Added LXDE desktop environment option to `debianito.sh`:
- New "LXDE (Full)" and "LXDE Core" options in the Desktop Environment menu.
- Both options install `lightdm` in a single `apt-get install` call and enable the service via `systemctl enable`.
- Includes debconf preseed for LightDM default display manager selection.
- No extra packages, no Openbox/LXDE configuration changes.
- Added `_radiolist()` helper to `utils.sh` for safe radio-list cancellation under `set -e`.
- Added `lxde_menu()` to `desktop_display.sh` with exact 2-option radio list, single-shot dispatch, and clean `return 0` on cancel.
- Added `_install_lxde_full()` and `_install_lxde_core()` with `debconf-set-selections`, single `apt` call, and `systemctl enable lightdm` post-install.
- Resolved NVIDIA driver management issues by expanding package detection patterns (including nvidia-open and nvidia-kernel-open-dkms), enhancing purge process to ensure clean uninstallation of v590/595 drivers, and adding conditional skip for manage menu when no driver is installed.
- Enhanced Firefox variant selection in internet.sh using exact token matching (grep -qx) instead of substring search to prevent incorrect removal or unintended ESR/Firefox conflicts.
- New XFCE install option with 4 options
- Restructured Desktop Environment into two-level menu system with dispatcher and Xfce sub-menu for scalability, enabling future additions like GNOME/KDE without disrupting existing flows.
- Added Polkit rules in desktop_display.sh to grant suspend permissions without password prompts on laptops, including idempotent group (backlight) creation and user membership management with || true fallbacks.
- Enforced LC_ALL=C LANGUAGE=C environment variables for all dpkg-reconfigure commands across System Preferences and utils.sh to ensure native dialogues run consistently in English.
- Fixed kernel backports menu option availability to only appear on Debian 13, preventing errors on Debian 12 where backports repositories are EOL.
- Improved ZRAM module initialization sequence by ensuring swapoff and zram module removal occur before writing new configuration files to prevent race conditions during system setup.
- Removed redundant confirmation dialogs from `_install_nvidia_stack`. Users can now access driver management (including removal) without first confirming installation intent; initial plan display is followed by pause for review instead of blocking prompt.
- Automated CUDA repository enabling on Debian 13/Bookworm paths (590/595). Manual confirmation prompts eliminated; script auto-enables repo via `_enable_cuda_repo` with error handling while maintaining safety checks.
- Split CUDA driver installation into two distinct APT transactions in `nvidia.sh`. Step 1 installs mandatory version pinning (`nvidia-driver-pinning-${ver}`); failure aborts process. Step 2 installs `nvidia-open`, relying on transitive dependencies for firmware rather than explicit package listing.
- Eliminated all Bookworm backports support due to EOL (2026-08-09). Removed `_install_nvidia_bookworm_bpo()`, dead code `install_nvidia_driver()`, and dispatcher logic for Debian 12. Turing now installs standard packages only; Trixie backports remain intact.
- Updated documentation (`docs/gpu.md`) to reflect actual installation flow and removed references to deprecated functions.
- Fixed critical abort in `_install_nvidia_cuda_repo` for Debian 13 (Trixie) when installing v590/v595 due to `nvidia-open` availability checks.
- Removed pre-install `apt-cache policy` verification that caused premature script termination on version mismatches.
- Eliminated manual creation of `/etc/apt/preferences.d/block-nvidia`, relying exclusively on official NVIDIA pinning packages (`nvidia-driver-pinning-${ver}`).
- Updated error handling to display real `apt` output on failure instead of generic abort messages, improving troubleshooting visibility.
- Synchronized documentation in `docs/gpu.md` to reflect the simplified CUDA repo flow and removed references to manual pinning or candidate checks.
- Refined `_show_nvidia_version_menu` in `modules/gpu/nvidia.sh` for Debian 12/13 with precise labels ("Newest Stable", "Kepler Support") and explicit official repo recommendations.
- Introduced new standalone module `modules/gpu/nvidia_manage.sh` integrated into the dispatcher to handle driver lifecycle management (Install/Change vs Remove) before version selection.
- Implemented safe removal logic (`_nvidia_remove`) with explicit package purging, explicitly excluding `firmware-misc-nonfree`, and cleaning specific configs/repos without wildcards.
- Ensured idempotency across all steps using `|| true` and preserved user CUDA toolkits while restoring Nouveau via initramfs regeneration.
- Fixed critical NVIDIA driver bug on Debian 13 (Trixie) where repo configuration installed v550 instead of selected v595. Implemented version-specific enabling: cuda-keyring for Trixie, extrepo for Bookworm. Added explicit apt update after repo enable and candidate verification before pinning checks to abort cleanly if expected driver unavailable.
- Rewrote `_install_nvidia_standard()` with auto-detected architecture via `_get_nvidia_arch_family()`. Turing/Ampere/Ada/Blackwell → nvidia-open-kernel-dkms (open module); Maxwell/Pascal/Volta/unknown/empty → nvidia-kernel-dkms (closed, safe fallback). Removed all `nvidia-detect` references across modules and docs.
- Fixed `_install_nvidia_cuda_repo()` to use correct CUDA repository package names: v590/v595 → nvidia-open metapackage (includes nvidia-kernel-open-dkms); v550 and below → nvidia-driver. Added dynamic warning message based on installed module type.
- Fixed uninitialized variable bug in `modules/gaming/tools.sh` causing script abortion under `set -u`. Initialized all local variables (`deb_url`, `sha256`, `json`, `deb_suffix`) with default values and added defensive initialization for `$USER` environment variable.
- Fixed ZRAM configuration persistence bug where old config persisted after changes. Added device reset sequence (swapoff + modprobe -r) before writing new config, post-config verification check, and changed default recommendation from 50% to 25% for systems with >16GB RAM.
- Added `_warn_nvidia_gnome_wayland()` function in `gpu.sh` to warn about Debian bug #1109409 (GDM3 + NVIDIA + Wayland black screen issue). Warning displays only when gdm3 present, GNOME Shell 4.x detected, and NVIDIA driver installed.
- Standardized menu headers across all modules using centralized SCROLL_HINT variable, replacing hardcoded strings with uniform Whiptail instructions. Updated documentation for cuda-keyring (Trixie) and ZRAM configuration flow diagrams.
- Refactored NVIDIA installation with robust DKMS verification (`_verify_nvidia_dkms_build`). Automatically detects build failures for the current kernel and repairs them via `dpkg-reconfigure`, ensuring modules compile against active kernels without manual intervention.
- Added Secure Boot detection (`_nvidia_secure_boot_enabled`) to warn users if the NVIDIA module is compiled but unsigned, preventing boot issues on systems with UEFI security enabled.
- Implemented `_configure_nvidia_wayland()` for Wayland support. Detects hybrid laptops (Optimus) vs desktops using DMI chassis types and battery presence. Configures `NVreg_PreserveVideoMemoryAllocations` only for desktops to avoid Optimus conflicts, and adds architecture-specific guards (e.g., Kepler warnings).
- Introduced version selection menu (`_show_nvidia_version_menu`). Users can select driver versions (470/535/550/590/595) based on Debian release. Parametrized CUDA repo installation for 590/595 with post-install DKMS branch verification.
- Fixed state inconsistency bugs in `NVIDIA_DRIVER_MODE`. Added guards to ensure configuration files are only written upon successful installation, preventing partial setups after failures (e.g., backports, CUDA repo).
- Improved hardware detection helpers (`_is_hybrid_laptop`, `_get_nvidia_arch_family`). Prevents false positives on multi-GPU desktops by verifying iGPU presence alongside dGPU.
- Updated Java/Minecraft support in `modules/extras/java.sh`. Added Temurin 25 ("Minecraft 26+") to the runtime selection menu and updated documentation.
- Enhanced utility robustness (`_run_cmd`, `_configure_lightdm`). Properly propagates exit codes from commands and handles failures gracefully (yellow warnings + skip) instead of crashing under `set -e`.
- Enhanced repository detection logic in `modules/repos/repo_detect.sh`. Implemented `has_active_deb_sources()` for content-aware scanning across `sources.list`, `*.list`, and `*.sources` files. Empty or comment-only files are now correctly identified as "none" to trigger bootstrapping.
- Enforced Debian 13 (Trixie) specific logic in `detect_repo_format()`. Deb822 format is only applied when `debian.sources` is active; Bookworm and Bullseye systems default strictly to classic sources.list regardless of file presence.
- Added state guard against mixed configuration formats (deb822 + classic active simultaneously) with a warning prompt before writing, preventing duplicate entries in `/etc/apt/sources.list`.
- Rewrote `_repos_enable_components()` in `modules/repos.sh` to remove early returns when components are already enabled. The script now verifies and ensures security and updates sections exist/were written correctly if missing or different.
- Created new `bootstrap_repositories()` function for systems with no active sources. Includes user dialogue for format selection (Trixie) or auto-classic (older versions), backup/restore safety, and cleanup of empty sources.list files post-bootstrap.
- Fixed false success reporting in `modules/firmware.sh` and `gaming.sh`. Added pre-checks to ensure APT sources exist before attempting `sed -i` modifications; if sources are missing, the script now triggers a full repository bootstrap instead of silently failing.
- Implemented post-write verification in firmware/gaming modules to confirm components were actually added before reporting success to the user.
- Generalized backports detection in `modules/utils.sh` (`is_backports_enabled()`) to scan all `*.list` and `*.sources` files rather than relying on fixed canonical filenames.
- Corrected test harness variable expansion order and trimmed whitespace from component parsing logic during development verification.
- Normalized PCI ID case sensitivity in `_helpers.sh`. The `detect_nvidia_arch()` function now converts input to uppercase (`${1^^}`) to match legacy architecture map keys, resolving "unknown" detection for all NVIDIA GPUs.
- Removed silent fallback to standard drivers in `gpu.sh` Bookworm logic. Kepler and other architectures now invoke specific installation functions directly without defaulting to unsupported driver versions (e.g., 535).
- Corrected NVIDIA legacy package name in `nvidia.sh`. Updated `_install_nvidia_bookworm_kepler()` to use `nvidia-tesla-470-driver` instead of deprecated Bullseye naming conventions for Debian 12.
- Replaced specific kernel header references (`linux-headers-$(uname -r)`) with meta-package `linux-headers-amd64` in `firmware.sh`. Fixes DKMS installation failures for Broadcom/WiFi drivers across multiple Debian versions.
- Unified PipeWire installation into a single checklist option ("PipeWire Audio Stack"). Removed confusing dual options (Standard/Backports) to streamline Debian 13 workflows. Added Bluetooth Hi-Res codec support (LDAC, aptX, AAC) with automatic detection of `libfdk-aac` variants across all Debian versions.
- Refactored `_install_nvidia_standard()` in `modules/gpu/nvidia.sh` to respect the `NVIDIA_DRIVER_MODE` signal from the dispatcher, eliminating external dependency on `nvidia-detect`. Added logic to select between Open Kernel Modules (Turing/Ada/Ampere) and Classic DKMS (Maxwell/Pascal/Volta). Enhanced confirmation dialogs to display both driver and kernel module versions.
- Updated `_install_mesa_32bit()` in `modules/gaming/_helpers.sh` with the same version resolution and upgrade logic as Audio, ensuring consistent UX for Backports selection on Debian 13.
- Expanded `NVIDIA_FAMILY_MAP` in `modules/gpu/_helpers.sh` to include missing silicon prefixes (Hopper, Blackwell variants) while maintaining "legacy" abstraction for driver policy separation.
- Resolved critical dependency conflicts for `libgl1-mesa-dri:i386` and related Mesa libraries on Debian 13 when backports are enabled.
- Modified `_install_mesa_32bit()` in `modules/gaming/_helpers.sh` to force `-t trixie-backports` target repository for i386 packages if detected.
- Prevents version mismatch errors (Stable 25.0.7 vs Backports 26.1.2) and missing `libgbm1:i386` issues by ensuring consistent architecture resolution from the backports branch.
- Fixed `set -euo pipefail` crashes across hardware detection: Added `|| true` guards to all `nvidia-smi`, `dpkg -l`, `apt-cache policy`, and `nvidia-detect` pipelines in `sysinfo.sh` (3 lines) and `gpu/nvidia.sh` (7+ lines).
- Created new Audio & Sound module (`modules/extras/audio/audio.sh`) with Debian version-specific logic: Bullseye basic mode vs Bookworm/Trixie standard PipeWire stack, plus ALSA utilities, pavucontrol, pulsemixer, playerctl. Added menu entry "14 Audio & Sound".
- Migrated Flatpak from System Tools to Software Center category. Renamed menu to "Software Center & Flatpak", converted single-select to multi-select checklist in `software_centers.sh`, removed logic from `system.sh`.
- Implemented robust time synchronization: New `_ensure_time_synced()` function in `utils.sh` forces NTP active, validates timezone with interactive `dpkg-reconfigure tzdata` if needed, restarts `systemd-timesyncd`, and verifies sync status. Replaced `check_system_time` call in main script.
- Fixed System Info network detection: Removed hardcoded 2-line height limit (now dynamic via terminal size), fixed hard-coded array indices to use progressive counters for multiple interfaces including USB WiFi adapters.
Fixes a critical startup crash on hybrid graphics laptops (e.g., Intel + Nvidia) running fresh Debian installs without proprietary drivers.
When the secondary GPU enters D3cold power state, kernel-level I/O operations (like `lspci` or reading `/sys/block/`) hang in Uninterruptible Sleep (State D), ignoring standard kill signals and freezing the terminal. Combined with `set -euo pipefail`, these hangs made the script silently fail or enter infinite loops.
Changes:
- Timeout Wrappers: Wrapped all hardware probing commands (`lspci`, `lsblk`, `cat /sys/...`, `ip`, `iwgetid`, `pw-cli`) with `timeout 2` to force-continue if the kernel blocks.
- Pipeline Safety: Added `|| true` to `nvidia-smi` and `dpkg` fallback queries to prevent `pipefail` from killing the script when drivers are missing.
- Loop Hardening: Fixed an infinite loop in `detect_gpu()` where empty `lspci` outputs caused by timeouts would loop forever by adding `[[ -z "$line" ]] && continue`.
- TUI Fallbacks: Added default values for `${LINES:-24}` and `${COLUMNS:-80}` to prevent `set -u` from crashing the `whiptail` menu in restricted shell environments.
- Fixed critical script termination on hybrid GPU systems (Intel+Nvidia). The `set -euo pipefail` header was causing immediate exit when `read` reached EOF with exit code 1, preventing further execution despite valid hardware detection.
- Added `|| true` to the lspci processing loop in `modules/utils.sh`. This forces the while read condition to always return success (0), allowing clean loop termination and proper variable assignment for `HAS_NVIDIA=true` and `HAS_INTEL=true`.
- Hardened nvidia-smi driver version query with timeout protection. Wrapped the command call with `|| true` to capture exit code 124 from `timeout`, preventing script abortion when GPU enters D3cold state or command fails.
- Changes applied at line 204 (while read loop) and line 243 (nvidia-smi query). Both modifications ensure the main script continues execution after hardware detection completes, enabling full menu loading on dual-GPU laptops.
- 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
- Refactored `install_zram` into a dedicated submenu (`zram_menu`) within `modules/zram.sh`. Split monolithic logic into three distinct operations: `_zram_view`, `_zram_create`, and `_zram_remove`. Enables status verification before installation and safe cleanup. Updated main menu entry in `debianito.sh` to call the new sub-menu.
- Resolved Trixie backports dependency conflicts between `mesa-libgallium` and `mesa-va-drivers` (Mesa 26+). Modified package lists in `_helpers.sh` and `gpu.sh` to exclude `mesa-va-drivers` during backports installs, prioritizing `mesa-vulkan-drivers` for stable Gallium integration.
- Implemented dynamic dimensioning in `_show_sysinfo()`. Calculates optimal width/height based on terminal size (`tput cols`) and content length. Truncates long lines to prevent UI overflow in small terminals, capped at 22-line height.
- Bug Fixes: Rewrote `install_gaming_bullseye()` in `modules/bullseye/legacy.sh` to use a unified `_checklist` flow (matching Debian 12/13) with automatic i386 architecture detection and driver installation. Fixed greetd "Back" menu crash on Debian 11 by adding version-specific conditional logic in `desktop_display.sh`. Corrected ZRAM text overflow in `zram.sh` using `\n` line breaks for terminal wrapping. Updated Kernel Backports warning message in `debianito.sh` to clarify Bullseye limitations.
- Architecture & Repositories: Refactored Debian 11 repository configuration (`configure_repos_bullseye`) to reuse modern submenus (`_repos_enable_components`, `_branch_migration`), eliminating ~44 lines of hardcoded logic and duplicate source list management. Restricted `non-free-firmware` component availability to Debian 12+ in `modules/repos.sh`. Implemented mandatory `apt autoremove -y` and `apt autoclean` execution immediately after enabling non-free/contrib components (`_repos_enable_components`).
- UI & Menus: Added a new "Communication" menu (Option 4) between Internet and Media Players, featuring Signal, Telegram (with Trixie backports warning), and Hexchat. Moved all terminal emulators from System Tools to the "Customization System" -> Terminals submenu (`modules/extras/terminals/terminals.sh`) with version-specific logic (Alacritty 12+, Blackbox/Ptyxis 13+). Added Joplin installer in Office & Productivity for Debian 12/13 only. Integrated Synaptic into Software Centers menu alongside GNOME and Plasma stores. Unified Essential Pack UI across versions, switching between `fastfetch` (Trixie) and `neofetch` (Bookworm/Bullseye).
- Hardware Drivers: Replaced deprecated `install_gpu_drivers()` in `modules/gpu.sh` with `_install_amd_intel_stack()` and `_install_nvidia_stack()`. Implemented specific logic for Debian 13 (Trixie): Blackwell GPUs now enable the official NVIDIA CUDA repository; Maxwell/Pascal on Backports forces a stable kernel path to ensure driver compatibility. Deprecated `install_nvidia_driver()` in favor of new stack functions while preserving global state variables (`NVIDIA_DRIVER_MODE`).
- Utilities & Cleanup: Added `gdebi` and `bleachbit` to System Tools (GUI-only). Standardized menu headers across 15 files using a centralized `SCROLL_HINT` variable. Ensured VLC installation is conditional on headless status checks in Essential Pack modules.
- LightDM Overhaul: Rewrote `install_lightdm()` logic to verify both lightdm and lightdm-gtk-gtk-greeter-settings. Now installs the trio in a single command if missing, skipping only when fully present. Added "Enable autologin" option modifying `/etc/lightdm/lightdm.conf` with robust `sed` patterns for `SUDO_USER`. Fixed missing `debconf-set-selections` to ensure LightDM is set as default during installation.
- GDM3 Implementation: Created a new sub-menu in `modules/desktop_display.sh` allowing independent installation of GDM3, User List toggle (hide/show), Autologin configuration via `/etc/gdm3/daemon.conf`, and conditional "Force Enable Wayland on NVIDIA" for Debian 12/13 using udev symlinks.
- SDDM Integration: Added SDDM as option 3 in the Display Manager menu. Implemented automatic session detection (Wayland > X11) to populate `/etc/sddm.conf.d/autologin.conf` without user input, defaulting to plasmawayland, lxqt-wayland, or generic fallbacks.
- greetd support: Added conditional support for Debian 12 and 13 only. Implemented sub-menu with base install, recommended `tuigreet` (with backports handling for Bookworm), and other manual setup options (`gtkgreet`, `nwg-hello`, `wlgreet`) exclusive to Trixie.
- ZRAM UX Improvements: Updated descriptions in `modules/zram.sh` to explicitly mention I/O reduction and responsiveness benefits for low-RAM systems (e.g., 4GB). Cleaned up compression algorithm labels (`lz4`, `zstd`) to remove redundancy in menu values.
- General Code Quality: Standardized all user-facing messages to English across modules. Ensured independent package installation checks prevent script abortion if one DM fails, while maintaining strict error handling for system configurations.
- update docs and readme
- Removed dead Broadcom hardware IDs (4357/4358/4360/4727) from `_is_broadcom_b43`, retaining only valid ID 4352 to eliminate false positives in the case statement.
- Added a guard in `_handle_wireless` Level 3 to verify `linux-headers` availability via `apt-cache policy`. Skips DKMS compilation if headers are missing, preventing transaction failures during installation.
- Implemented Broadcom combo card detection (WiFi + Bluetooth) by scanning `PCI_BT_DEVS`. Automatically writes `/etc/modprobe.d/broadcom-combo.conf` with `softdep wl post: btusb` and warns users about potential reboot requirements.
- Enhanced Level 2 (`firmware-b43-installer`) with post-installation validation for `/lib/firmware/b43`. Provides clear recovery instructions via `sudo dpkg-reconfigure firmware-b43-installer` if the directory is empty or missing after installation.
- Created a new helper `_msg_red()` in `utils.sh` to handle critical error messages with colored Whiptail output, replacing standard alerts for migration warnings and failures.
- Updated `repos/migrate.sh` to use `_msg_red()` for branch migration warnings and failure states, ensuring visibility of critical issues while keeping completion messages informative.
- Verified headless mode guards across 16 separate extras files (`office.sh`, `fetch.sh`, `cursors.sh`, etc.), preventing unnecessary package installations on servers without display environments.
- Completed syntax verification (`bash -n`) across all core and extra modules, ensuring no errors in the updated logic for firmware, gaming, swap, or repository management scripts.
- update readme.md
- Fixed script crashes from `whiptail` Cancel/Esc under `set -e`. Added `_menu()`, `_checklist()` and `_inputbox()` wrappers with `|| true` to prevent premature exits.
- Resolved startup failures by using defaults instead of relying on unset variables with `set -u`.
- Hardened sudoers management — `_validate_sudoers()` writes to temp file, validates with `visudo -cf`, only copies if successful.
- Replaced `eval` in `_run_cmd` with safer `bash -c` execution.
Swap Management Module (`modules/swap.sh`)
- New standalone module with 9 internal functions and `manage_swap()` entry point.
- Btrfs CoW detection — applies `chattr +C` before swapfile creation to prevent mkswap rejection on Btrfs.
- Dynamic swappiness configuration — reads current system value instead of hardcoding 60, pre-fills inputbox with existing setting.
- Uses `/run/lock/debianito-swap.lock` for early init compatibility (added as option 9 in main menu).
Repository & Branch Migration (`modules/repos/migrate.sh`)
- Handles branch migration from stable (11/12) to Testing or SID with 5-screen UX flow.
- Persistent backup system — creates timestamped tar.gz backups of `/etc/apt/sources.list*`, auto-restores on apt update failure.
- SID guardrails — installs `apt-listbugs` and `apt-listchanges` before upgrade to warn about critical bugs in unstable packages.
- Dynamic menu options based on Debian version (SID shows only 1-2-3 Exit, non-SID includes backports + branch migration).
- New `_components_enabled()` helper detects current contrib/non-free state.
Gaming Module Overhaul
- Unified gaming checklist — merged i386 toggle into single prompt with lazy evaluation instead of separate pre-check.
- Lazy 32-bit architecture enablement — only enables i386 when needed (steam/lutris/i386 selected) and installs graphics drivers if `need_32bit=true`.
- New `_install_nvidia_32bit()` helper with proper driver detection, version pinning, and legacy/tesla variant handling.
Heroic & OpenRGB Downloads
- Heroic — fetches latest release from GitHub API using `jq` to extract amd64.deb URL, validates with `dpkg-deb --info`.
- OpenRGB — downloads from Codeberg Gitea API with SHA256 verification when available, fallback to `dpkg-deb` validation.
- Dynamic codename detection — now detects Bookworm vs Trixie at runtime instead of hardcoded static values for .deb download URLs.
|Other Improvements
- Renumbered main menu: 8=ZRAM, 9=Swap Management, 10=Extras, 11=Boot Rescue, 12=Exit.
- Improved `detect_storage()` — excludes loop/CD-ROM devices via `lsblk -e 7,11`, explicitly skips zram, detects USB/SD via `/sys/block/$name/removable`.
- Standardized SCROLL_HINT across all files with centralized readonly variable.
- System Time (NTP)*: Overhauled `modules/utils.sh`. `check_system_time()` now warns if year < 2025 and enables NTP silently if off but valid. `sync_system_time()` conditionally installs/starts `systemd-timesyncd` and verifies synchronization via `timedatectl NTPSynchronized`.
- LightDM Configuration: Added `_configure_lightdm()` to ensure the user list is visible in the greeter. Installs `lightdm-gtk-greeter-settings` and creates an override config (`99-show-users.conf`) during startup without interrupting the flow.
- Wine Installation: Simplified Wine setup in `system.sh` and Bullseye `extras.sh`. Removed i386 multiarch logic; now installs only `wine64 fonts-wine`. Added post-install version verification to confirm successful deployment.
- Lutris Dependencies: Updated `install_lutris()` in `tools.sh` and `legacy.sh`. Now conditionally adds `wine32` only if the system supports i386 architectures, preventing dependency failures on 64-bit-only setups.
- Boot Rescue Module: Created new standalone `modules/rescue.sh`. Provides UEFI boot repair tools: Secure Boot refirm (shim + GRUB) and Initramfs regeneration for all kernels. Integrated into the main menu as a dedicated rescue section.
- update docs
- Implemented multi-layered WiFi detection logic in `utils.sh`. Added PCI class text grep, exact `lspci -d ::0280` matching for wireless devices, Broadcom vendor ID fallback (`14e4`), and USB discovery via `lsusb`. Improved `sysinfo.sh` fallback message to guide users toward the Firmware option.
- Added `_pause()` execution after `vainfo` outputs in `gpu/_helpers.sh` (`offer_generic_tools`) and `gpu/amd_intel.sh` (`offer_amd_tools`, `offer_intel_tools`). Ensures users can review hardware info before proceeding with tool installation.
- Refactored Java selection in `extras/java.sh`. Switched from single-option `--menu` to multi-select `--checklist`, enabling simultaneous Temurin JRE installations with all versions enabled by default and iterative installation logic.
- Implemented global `_pause()` logic across all modules (`utils`, `gaming`, `firmware`, etc.), replacing hardcoded `read -p` calls to standardize exit pauses.
- Unified MangoHud installation into a single command (`apt install -y mangohud:i386`) for gaming and legacy branches.
- Refactored `_inst()` to return `*` instead of `(installed)`, moving the function globally to `utils.sh` and removing duplicates from helpers.
- Enhanced Broadcom WiFi detection with expanded grep patterns ('network controller', 'wireless', etc.) and ID fallback (`14e4`).
- Updated `_run_cmd` to integrate the new pause logic for consistent workflow interruptions during script execution.
- Added `_detect_lang()` helper to `modules/utils.sh` (extracts first 2 chars from `$LANG`, fallback to `en`).
- Created `_detect_lang_pkg()` utility for LibreOffice localization: handles regional variants (`es-ar` → `es`) and skips English packages.
- Implemented `_check_network()` with cascade methods (ping→wget→curl) in `modules/utils.sh`. Warning-only pre-flight check after `check_sudo` in `debianito.sh`, compatible with `set -euo pipefail`.
- Fixed system time validation: changed `2026` threshold to `2025` in `check_system_time()` (replaced self-referential `$(date +%Y)` which always evaluated false).
- Refactored LibreOffice language selection in `office.sh`: replaced 10 lines of inline logic with `_detect_lang_pkg "libreoffice-l10n"`.
- Overhauled Firefox ESR integration in `internet.sh`: added state detection, mutual exclusion guard (both Firefox variants selected → warning), new `install_firefox_esr()` function with language support.
- Updated `install_firefox_mozilla()`: added Debian version guard (`<12`), replaced `_run_install` with `_run_cmd`.
- Standardized header in internet menu and improved whiptail UX for Firefox options.
- Bluetooth Package Cleanup: Replaced deprecated `bluez-utils` with `bluez-tools` in `modules/bluetooth.sh` and `modules/firmware.sh`. Ensures compatibility across all Debian versions.
- Maxwell GPU Detection: Added 4 ID blocks (`0x1340 – 0x17FF`, 480 IDs total). Captures missing cards: 980M/970M, Quadro M laptop, GTX 960/950, Quadro M2000, TITAN X, GTX 980 Ti, Quadro M6000, and Tesla M40.
- Pascal GPU Detection: Expanded 5 ID blocks (`0x15F0 – 0x1D7F`, 528 IDs total). Added support for TITAN Xp, GTX 1080 Ti, and Quadro P-series. Unified GP106/107 ranges and bounded end at `0x1D7F` to prevent Turing conflicts.
- Validation: Passed `bash -n` checks on all modified files. Confirmed zero ID collisions between Maxwell, Fermi, Kepler, and Pascal architectures.
- Refined NVIDIA GPU detection in `_helpers.sh`. Corrected Kepler GK208 range (`0x1280–0x12BF`) and added refined Fermi ID ranges to eliminate device collisions across architectures.
- Updated `gpu.sh` driver logic for Debian Bookworm (explicit Fermi veto) and Trixie (unified Kepler/Fermi check). Prevents legacy driver conflicts and ensures correct selection per version.
- Cleaned `bullseye/legacy.sh`. Removed outdated Fermi checks with collisions; now inherits unified validation from `_helpers.sh` to maintain Debian 11 compatibility.
- Fixed Wi-Fi interface regex in `utils.sh`. Added `wlan*` pattern to catch ath9k interfaces (`wlan0`) alongside standard wl/wlp/wlo identifiers.
- Validated syntax across all files with `bash -n`. Confirmed zero collision between Fermi and Kepler device IDs, ensuring stable detection on Debian 11/12/
- NVIDIA CUDA extrepo refactor in `modules/gpu/nvidia.sh`: removed unnecessary `i386_active` lines, updated warning to reference `v590 (unified metapackage)`, simplified installation from 18+10 versioned packages → `nvidia-driver-pinning-590 nvidia-driver firmware-nvidia-gsp`, eliminated `apt-mark hold` since pinning packages now handle it. DKMS verification and `NVIDIA_DRIVER_MODE="cuda-repo"` preserved.
- CUDA repo case fix in `modules/gaming.sh`: replaced silent bypass with detection of `nvidia-driver-libs:i386` v590 installation; if missing, prompts user confirmation before installing via active CUDA repo + pinning.
- Palemoon internet module overhaul (`modules/extras/internet/internet.sh`): removed deprecated `_enable_palemoon_repo()`, created new `install_palemoon()` with AVX2→AVX→SSE2 CPU detection from `/proc/cpuinfo`, proper `extrepo enable` call, and package installation.
- ProtonVPN module rewrite (`modules/extras/internet/internet.sh`): removed broken `_enable_protonvpn_repo()` that failed due to missing suite; created new `install_protonvpn()` using `stable` suite + `proton-vpn-gtk-app` package with proper validation.
- Java/Minecraft rename across `modules/gaming.sh` and `modules/extras/java.sh`: renamed `_install_gaming_java()` → `install_minecraft_java()`, updated menu title from "Java Runtimes for Gaming" to "Java Runtimes for Minecraft", changed whiptail tag from `"java-jre"` to `"java"`.
- RetroArch + 4 classic cores (`modules/gaming/tools.sh` and `.sh`): added RetroArch entry to gaming menu, new case handler in `gaming.sh`, updated installation command to include `libretro-mgba libretro-snes9x libretro-nestopia libretro-gambatte`, enhanced notice with emojis, core enumeration, DFSG warning, and wiki link.
- OnlyOffice server status (`modules/extras/office/office.sh`): added fallback message for slow or down OnlyOffice servers to improve user experience during installation.
- Full syntax validation: all modified files pass `bash -n` without errors; no residual references to old variables (`i386_active`, `590.48.01`) or functions remain.
- Documentation about Debian and the script is added to supplement important information.
- update README.md
- Created standalone modules/bluetooth.sh for `_install_bluetooth_stack()` with desktop-aware frontend selection (bluedevil/KDE, blueman/XFCE/other). Extracted from `firmware.sh`, reducing it from 438 to 369 lines.
- Added `detect_desktop_environment()` and `detect_audio_server()` functions in `utils.sh` with new globals `DESKTOP_ENV=""` and `AUDIO_SERVER=""`.
- New `found_active_wifi` flag detects Qualcomm Atheros AR9485 PCI chips without loaded firmware, displaying `(no driver — install firmware)` instead of silently disappearing. Auto-installs `firmware-atheros + firmware-linux-nonfree` after Firmware & Wireless Setup.
- New `is_nvidia_blackwell()` detects GPUs in ranges `0x2900–0x29BF` and `0x2B80–0x31FF`. Added `_enable_cuda_repo()` helper for extrepo-based CUDA installation with APT pinning. DKMS verification blocks added to all `_install_nvidia_*` functions.
- Standardized repository enablement across 7 modules using `_enable_*_repo()` helpers:
- `internet.sh`: Firefox/Floorp/LibreWolf, Pale Moon, Tailscale, Mullvad VPN/Browser, ProtonVPN
- `jellyfin.sh`, `programming.sh` (VSCodium), `java.sh` (Temurin)
- New `extras/office/office.sh`: OnlyOffice + LibreOffice with language detection
- The main script was reduced from 233 to 137 lines. Created new `modules/sysinfo.sh` (97 lines) for `_show_sysinfo()`. Source chain: `utils.sh → sysinfo.sh → sudo_config.sh → repos → firmware.sh → bluetooth.sh → gpu.sh → kernel.sh → gaming.sh → extras.sh → zram.sh → java.sh`.
- Renamed menu to `"Firmware, Wireless & Bluetooth"`. Translated NTP dialog (English), basic programs install message, and NVIDIA 32-bit legacy messages.
- Rewrote `modules/firmware.sh` with unified detection and installation flow, reducing user interactions from multiple prompts to single confirmation across all hardware types.
- Enhanced `_detect_all_network_devices()` to scan full PCI device lists without truncation (`head -n1` removed) and filter USB devices by keyword patterns (`wireless`, `wifi`, `802.11`, `bluetooth`, `wlan`) to eliminate false positives from card readers/Realtek audio devices.
- Implemented Broadcom 3-tier firmware strategy: Tier 1 (`brcmsmac`, 8 device IDs) auto-installs without extra confirmation; Tier 2 (`b43`/`b43legacy`, ranges 0x4301–0x4331) requires contrib package warnings; Tier 3 (`broadcom-sta-dkms`) needs DKMS compilation approval with explicit precedence handling for overlapping device ID ranges.
- Streamlined `modules/gpu.sh` flow from 169 to 154 lines, cutting user clicks from 4 (intro → proceed → plan → install) to 2 (plan → install), removing redundant intro message before plan display while preserving Intel/AMD firmware auto-installation and Mesa prompting logic.
- Added Bullseye compatibility hook in `modules/bullseye/extras.sh` (`type _handle_wireless &>/dev/null && _handle_wireless`) to ensure Broadcom wireless handling works correctly in Debian 11 environment with lazy detection fallback for empty PCI network devices.
- Fixed whiptail UI spacing issues in message paragraphs for improved readability and standardized dialog geometry across firmware/graphics dialogs.
- Replaced the fragile upstream script installer with native Deb822 repository injection and automated GPG keyring management in `jellyfin.sh`. Eliminated external dependencies, checksums, and interactive flags for guaranteed non-interactive support across Bullseye/Bookworm/Trixie.
- Upgraded the NVMe module (`modules/extras/system/system.sh`) to perform multi-drive scanning with dynamic `lsblk` parsing. Replaced single-disk detection logic with a `while read` loop to capture all devices, displaying formatted SMART health diagnostics (Critical Warning, Temperature, Percentage Used).
- Overhauled the 'System Information' TUI into a multi-device dashboard featuring standalone GPU/Driver hierarchies and dynamic storage mapping. Added new globals (`DISPLAY_SERVER`, `STORAGE_SUMMARY`) and comprehensive arrays for Network/Wi-Fi interface indexing in `modules/utils.sh`.
- Redesigned the graphics stack layout to fix multi-GPU text clipping and unified Mesa version prompting logic. Integrated post-install package telemetry to display live versions in the completion screen, separating planning visualization from installation decision points in `modules/gpu.sh`.
- Fixed non-free-firmware conceptual documentation bugs and expanded Backports descriptions with hardware-focused educational text. Added non-free repository safeguards for Trixie/Bullseye compatibility under "Firmware & Wireless Drivers".
- Refactored repository logic in modules/repos.sh to eliminate dead code (redundant default_text variables) and strict-hardcoded layout behaviors, standardizing dialog geometry to a clean matrix.
- Updated README.md
- Replaced the restrictive head -n1 hardware parsing with a dynamic while read loop. The script now fully detects and registers multiple coexisting GPUs (Intel+Nvidia / AMD+Nvidia).
- Rewrote install_gpu_drivers() in modules/gpu.sh from a mutually exclusive case block to independent, sequential if conditions. Laptops now install both integrated firmware (Intel/AMD with non-free VA-API acceleration) and dedicated graphics stacks (Nvidia driver + 32-bit libs for Steam) seamlessly in a single pass.
- Improved Nvidia Kepler architecture guards under Debian 13 (Trixie). The script now safely skips missing legacy Nvidia packages without aborting or crashing the remaining Intel/AMD configurations.
- Added nvme-cli utility installation across all Debian versions. For Bookworm and Trixie, it features dynamic hardware validation via lsblk transport filtering and interactive, real-time SMART log viewing with an execution screen-pause.
- Created a brand new standalone module (modules/extras/dev/jellyfin.sh) to cleanly inject Jellyfin Media Server across Debian 11, 12, and 13 using its official setup script, protected by strict SHA256 checksum validations and guaranteed error-cleanup.
- Added OpenRGB to the Gaming menu for Debian 12 and 13. Implemented secure curl downloads with an emulated Chrome User-Agent to bypass Codeberg bot blocks, complete with automatic i2c-dev module configuration, user groups provisioning, and udev permission rules execution.
- Standardized menu headers across 15 separate files using a centralized readonly SCROLL_HINT=" [↑↓]" variable, replacing messy hardcoded strings with clean, uniform Whiptail instructions.
- update README.md
- Refactored `is_backports_enabled()` to dynamically detect backports using `DEBIAN_CODENAME` instead of hardcoded strings, improving script portability.
- Added support for standalone classic backports files (`/etc/apt/sources.list.d/debian-backports.list`) and deb822 format (`*.sources`) to ensure consistent detection across different repository configurations.
- Resolved Mesa and Kernel backports detection bugs, ensuring correct dialogue prompts and preventing false error messages during installation.
- Implemented smart rounding for zram memory allocation to the nearest Gigabyte for optimized performance.
- Enhanced Whiptail manual input validation for zram to block empty, non-numeric, or zero values.
- Introduced a dedicated `software_centers.sh` module for the modular and clean installation of GNOME Software and Plasma Discover.
- Added smart desktop environment detection (GTK/QT) to automatically suggest and install the optimal software center.
- Implemented a two-phase installation flow for software centers (Base Store -> Optional Flatpak support) with static consistency warnings based on the detected desktop environment.
- update README.md
- Created dedicated `extras/java.sh` module for modular Temurin/Adoptium repository handling and isolated GPG key management.
- Implemented selective JRE/JDK installation paths: Gaming (Minecraft) vs Development environments with version control selectors.
- Enhanced user group membership logic (`_ensure_sudo_group`) to auto-configure administrative privileges on fresh installs.
- Introduced maintenance-friendly passwordless sudo for `apt`, `systemctl`, and shutdown commands via `/etc/sudoers.d/`.
- Added home directory ownership repair utility to fix root-owned files in user directories after improper `sudo` usage.
- Enabled visual password feedback (`pwfeedback`) toggle for enhanced terminal usability during authentication prompts.
- Refactored Debian 13/Trixie repository sourcing logic to ensure idempotency and prevent backports/duplicate sources conflicts.
- Updated Bullseye legacy modules (extras.sh, repos.sh) to exclude deprecated packages (`hx`, `vscodium`) and enforce Firefox ESR defaults.
- Cleaned repository configurations by removing obsolete `bullseye-updates` source entries to prevent dependency conflicts.
- Implemented NVTOP conditional detection logic ensuring display only on active Nvidia drivers or supported architectures (Trixie/Bookworm).
- Corrected `/modules/bullseye/extras.sh` menu mappings (Programming, Dev Tools) and verified package lists excluding incompatible tools (`hx`, `vscodium`).
- Integrated ClamAV security module with daemon state management and background scan execution flows in all Security menus.
- update README.md
- Created dedicated modules/bullseye/` folder for legacy isolation (Debian 11 support).
- Implemented 4-block inclusive PCI range detection for Nvidia Kepler/Fermi to prevent black screens.
- Centralized system time verification checking against year 2026 before APT execution.
- Cleaned and purged modern package lists for the Bullseye extra software module.
- Updated main menu with conditional sourcing and fixed Option 7 (Gaming Lite) for Bullseye.
- Updated README.md with explicit TUI navigation instructions and full repository directory tree mapping.
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