void-linux / void-linux/void-mklive

option to choose mount point of EFI partition

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Description

It would be easier if the installer had a option to choose mount point of the EFI partition. Currently the installer only supports /boot/efi. If the installation of voidlinux was done in any other mount point the system would fail to boot

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Research direction

Start by locating the installer logic that currently assumes /boot/efi and inspect how EFI partitions are mounted. Done means the installer allows another EFI mount point and an installation using it boots successfully; no specific files or tests are named in the issue.

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Assessment

Tech stack
shell
Domain
operating-systems
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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