- Replaced the restrictive Broadcom firmware installation flow with a persistent, step-by-step process in modules/firmware.sh. Now installs dkms, wireless-tools, and linux-headers-amd64 separately, then applies blacklist configuration, updates initramfs, and loads conflicting modules properly.
- Fixed conky package name across system.sh and bullseye/extras.sh. Changed from "conky" to "conky-all" with corresponding state variable updates for correct installation via apt.
- Corrected broken GRUB sed command in modules/gpu.sh for AMD GCN support. Added grep guard to prevent duplicate parameter insertion and fixed regex pattern for proper cmdline modification.
- Added whiptail pre-flight check in debianito.sh. Auto-installs required TUI dependencies if missing before the main menu, preventing runtime failures.
- Fixed home directory path resolution bug in modules/sudo_config.sh. Replaced eval echo "~$USER" with getent passwd approach for reliable user home detection across SUDO_USER contexts.
- Implemented global lspci output caching across 18+ locations. Single cache population via _init_lspci_cache() before detect_gpu, all subsequent reads use LSPCI_OUTPUT variable to eliminate redundant hardware polling calls.
- Added apt update deduplication helper in modules/utils.sh. _ensure_apt_updated() with APT_UPDATED flag bypasses redundant package list refreshes across extras/, gaming/, firmware/, and desktop_display/ modules while preserving transactional rollback paths in repos.sh.
- Fixed STATE_REFRESHED logic in debianito.sh main_menu case statement. Added STATE_REFRESHED=true to branches 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 12, and 13 that mutate system state, ensuring refresh_system_state() triggers correctly after configuration changes.
- Removed dead REPOS_CONFIGURED variable from debianito.sh and modules/repos.sh. Variable was written but never read, eliminated to clean up global namespace without affecting repository functionality.
- 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`.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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/
- 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.
- 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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