void-linux / void-linux/void-docs

Incorrect documentation on Full Disk Encryption

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Description

Near the end. the comand to install grub reflects only an installation bios/mbr and will not work on uefi systems. A second comand reflecting uefi install should exit.
grub-install --target=x86_64-efi --efi-directory=/boot/efi --bootloader-id="Void" --recheck --removable

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Find the Full Disk Encryption section near the end of the documentation and inspect the existing grub-install command for BIOS/MBR installation. Add the UEFI command shown in the issue, then verify the rendered page clearly distinguishes the two installation paths.

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Assessment

Tech stack
linux
Domain
documentation, operating-systems
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
72/100

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