[Bug 1675453] [NEW] During d-i install of ubuntu-server from mini.iso I get no login prompt

[Dave Morley]

Public bug reported:

STEPS:
1. Grab the mini.iso from http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/dists/zesty/main/installer-amd64/current/images/netboot/mini.iso
2. Boot it
3. Run the installer and from the tasksel list select ubuntu basic server and openssh server in addition to the default selected base
4. Complete the install remove the media and reboot

EXPECTED:
I expect to see a login prompt

ACTUAL:
I get a blank screen with a cursor top left.  SSH logins work as expected

WORKAROUND:
Flip to an alternate TTY and you get the login prompt.

** Affects: debian-installer (Ubuntu)
     Importance: Undecided
         Status: New

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Title:
  During d-i install of ubuntu-server from mini.iso I get no login
  prompt

Status in debian-installer package in Ubuntu:
  New

Bug description:
  STEPS:
  1. Grab the mini.iso from http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/dists/zesty/main/installer-amd64/current/images/netboot/mini.iso
  2. Boot it
  3. Run the installer and from the tasksel list select ubuntu basic server and openssh server in addition to the default selected base
  4. Complete the install remove the media and reboot

  EXPECTED:
  I expect to see a login prompt

  ACTUAL:
  I get a blank screen with a cursor top left.  SSH logins work as expected

  WORKAROUND:
  Flip to an alternate TTY and you get the login prompt.

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