On 2026-02-17 22:48, Haines Brown wrote:
> On Mon, Feb 16, 2026 at 02:56:09PM -0700, Peter via Dng wrote:
>
> > So far two netinst ISOs on keys and a commerical DevuanLive key.
> > Yes, the former two were verified.
>
> And an installation process ran; correct?
>
> > No one has answered my question: why do I need to have
> > regulataory.db and iwlwifi firmware installed in order to boot
> > when on Ethernet?
>
> > Shouldn't need those. If the system was installed it should
> > boot with or without network. Worst case is a timed wait of
> > several seconds.
> >
> > As Ralf said, you should have seen the installation conclude properly.
> > Grub installation was the last part? Appeared OK?
>
> The boot seems to start properly. I get the GRUB menu I expect.
> It flashing seems to be a load of the kernel and initram. The the
> boot process halts when it cannot find the regulatory.db and
> iwlwiwi firmware though I'm connected to Internet with Ethernet.
>
> It was suggested the video card, which needs a proprietary is the
> cause of the problem. So I will turn to a quite inexpensive card
> that relies on a open driver such as nouveau.
>
> Can you recommend such a cheap card>
>
>
> --

I can't suggest vide card, but note that if your system is set up to
configure the wifi interface, the lack of firmware may be the reason it
stays waiting. I suggest you confirm the networking setup to ensure it
doesn't e.g. stay waiting for a dhcp response via hotplug (udev), before
you go bying a vide card.

Ralph.