[linux_distributions][arch_linux] mkinitcpio hooks

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[linux_distributions][arch_linux] mkinitcpio hooks #537

Open LukeShortCloud opened 3 years ago

LukeShortCloud commented 3 years ago

encrypt = Enables LUKS encryption support. Usually defined before the hookfilesystems. https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Dm-crypt/Encrypting_an_entire_system
keymap = Enables keyboard mapping that are not for the United States. Usually used with the keyboard hook defined first. https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Dm-crypt/Encrypting_an_entire_system

LukeShortCloud commented 3 years ago

We may want to categorize this under [administration][linux_kernel] instead.

LukeShortCloud commented 3 years ago

For the required hooks for removable/portable media, refer to this thread: https://github.com/ekultails/mac-linux-gaming-stick/issues/94

LukeShortCloud commented 6 months ago

autodetect detects what hardware is on the system and creates a small initramfs based on the required modules. However, this is not portable.

LukeShortCloud commented 6 months ago

kms loads all of the open source graphics drivers (not proprietary) that are built into the Linux kernel. This includes: amdgpu, i915 (old Intel), xe (new Intel), nouveau (old NVIDIA), and nova (new NVIDIA).