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damjan

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Registered: 2006-05-30

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Options for graphical input for LUKS passphrase in initramfs

Currently I'm using LUKS for my root volume, unlocked from the initramfs with the `encrypt` initcpio hook.

What are the options for a nicer passphrase input - is Plymouth the only option?

Slithery

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Registered: 2013-12-01

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Re: Options for graphical input for LUKS passphrase in initramfs

Plymouth is the only option that's still being developed, I don't believe that the other options have LUKS support.
https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Ca … Bootsplash

SUSE are working on a new option, but its not yet ready for mainstream use.
https://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page= … Bootsplash

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damjan

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Registered: 2006-05-30

Posts: 452

Re: Options for graphical input for LUKS passphrase in initramfs

well, I started my own very-very simple tool
https://github.com/gdamjan/fb-ask-pass-rs

seems to work

ps. I accept suggestions for a better name!

Last edited by damjan (2018-10-22 16:35:24)