linuxboot / linuxboot/heads

Heads recovery shell is not a nice video mode

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enhancement / improvement initrd linux UX
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Description

How much time during the boot is necessary to initialize the video mode so that it uses the proper 8x16 font and native resolution?

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Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by locating the recovery shell's boot-time video-mode initialization and measure when the 8x16 font and native resolution become available. Done means the required initialization time is established and the recovery shell uses the proper font and resolution.

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Assessment

Tech stack
linux
Domain
operating-systems
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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