On Wed 24 Feb 2021 at 22:47:59 -0600, David Wright wrote: > On Thu 25 Feb 2021 at 10:36:40 (+0800), Robbi Nespu wrote: > > > > 5. Create /lib/firmware: mkdir /lib/firmware and transfer the > > > firmware there. > > > > > > 6. ALT-F1 to go back to d-i. d-i should now find the firmware. > > Note that on most systems, steps 3 through 6 are unnecessary as > the installer will find the firmware itself anyway.
That's the advice given in Section 6.4.1 if the Installer Guide and, if it works, it works. However, I would not like to guarantee that it does, just as, in the case of the OP, the non-free installer ISO does not come up with installing the firmware. Transferring the firmware files directly to where the installer kernel can find them seems more assured of success. If it doesn't, there is a big problem for the system both during and after installation. -- Brian.
