problem with initramfs-tools

[Eyal Lebedinsky]

On 19/12/24 4:52 am, Tommy Trussell wrote:
> On Wed, Dec 18, 2024 at 5:00 AM Ralf Mardorf via ubuntu-users <ubuntu-users at lists.ubuntu.com <mailto:ubuntu-users at lists.ubuntu.com>> wrote:
> 
>     I didn't quite understand the Raspberry Pi thing. What should be done
>     with the laptop in relation to a Raspberry Pi?
> 
> 
> Maybe the OP installed Raspberry Pi Desktop

This is very likely. While It was not done by me (I lent this laptop to the raspi training class),
it is a raspi themed desktop.
> https://www.raspberrypi.com/software/raspberry-pi-desktop/ <https://www.raspberrypi.com/software/raspberry-pi-desktop/>
> 
> Which (IMHO) is an interesting concept for those who want to combine the barely functional desktop of an underprovisioned raspberry pi with a PC that's sitting around, and get ...... uh  .... something vaguely interesting but not supported well?
> 
> I tried it soon after it came out on an old system and was underwhelmed. It might have gained some traction (and better support) in some circles -- but you'd need to be in that circle to appreciate it, I presume.
> 
> Better to install any flavor of Debian, Ubuntu, or any of the better supported derivatives, again IMHO.
> 
> If you have a reason to keep it (maybe it has some particular packages that makes sense with your array of Pi you support), tape a paper sign on it reminding yourself what's on it.

Agreed. I will consider ditching this OS and select another 32-bit distro. There is nothing else on it that I need.

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