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

[Łukasz Zemczak]

I agree that's something worth considering, but I'd say it's a separate
story. The vt.handoff patches are not only needed for the d-i netboot
install of server case, but in overall for the splash boot experience
being smooth. Without vt.handoff all desktops will regress in how the
splash screen looks like, with a black screen flashing before plymouth
starts, text messages (even with quiet) appearing on screen.

So I'd opt for filling in a separate bug for the vt.handoff deprecation
and move any discussion there. Or maybe there is a bug already where
this has been discussed? Since I heard that vt.handoff removal already
had some discussion, so I'd certainly like to see what was planned.

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

Status in grub2 package in Ubuntu:
  In Progress
Status in grub2-signed package in Ubuntu:
  New
Status in plymouth package in Ubuntu:
  Invalid
Status in grub2 source package in Artful:
  In Progress
Status in grub2-signed source package in Artful:
  New
Status in plymouth source package in Artful:
  Invalid

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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