Bug#1066076: Current loglevel in system.conf is too verbose by default

[Neal]

Package: systemd
Version: 255.4-1
Severity: minor
File: /etc/systemd/system.conf
X-Debbugs-Cc: tombrown9501 at gmail.com

Dear Maintainer,

Current kernel message verbosity during Debian boot significantly hampers the
ability to identify critical system alerts, with important messages quickly
lost in the noise. This situation presents challenges for both new and
experienced users; newcomers may find the volume of information daunting and
misinterpret its importance, while seasoned users may struggle to quickly
pinpoint vital warnings or errors. To address these concerns, it is proposed
that the default kernel log level be set to "Warning." This adjustment will
streamline the boot process, making critical messages more visible and less
likely to be overlooked. Such a change not only aids in diagnosing and
troubleshooting by highlighting essential alerts but also enhances the boot
experience for all users by focusing on the most pertinent information.

Thanks


-- Package-specific info:

-- System Information:
Debian Release: trixie/sid
  APT prefers testing
  APT policy: (500, 'testing')
Architecture: amd64 (x86_64)

Kernel: Linux 6.6.15-amd64 (SMP w/8 CPU threads; PREEMPT)
Locale: LANG=en_US.UTF-8, LC_CTYPE=en_US.UTF-8 (charmap=UTF-8), LANGUAGE=en_US
Shell: /bin/sh linked to /usr/bin/dash
Init: systemd (via /run/systemd/system)
LSM: AppArmor: enabled

Versions of packages systemd depends on:
ii  libacl1            2.3.2-1
ii  libapparmor1       3.0.12-1+b2
ii  libaudit1          1:3.1.2-2
ii  libblkid1          2.39.3-6
ii  libc6              2.37-15
ii  libcap2            1:2.66-5
ii  libcryptsetup12    2:2.6.1-6+b1
ii  libfdisk1          2.39.3-6
ii  libgcrypt20        1.10.3-2
ii  libkmod2           31+20240202-2
ii  liblz4-1           1.9.4-1+b2
ii  liblzma5           5.6.0-0.2
ii  libmount1          2.39.3-6
ii  libpam0g           1.5.2-9.1+b1
ii  libseccomp2        2.5.5-1
ii  libselinux1        3.5-2
ii  libssl3            3.1.5-1
ii  libsystemd-shared  255.4-1
ii  libsystemd0        255.4-1
ii  libzstd1           1.5.5+dfsg2-2
ii  mount              2.39.3-6
ii  systemd-dev        255.4-1

Versions of packages systemd recommends:
ii  dbus [default-dbus-system-bus]   1.14.10-4
ii  systemd-timesyncd [time-daemon]  255.4-1

Versions of packages systemd suggests:
ii  libfido2-1            1.14.0-1
ii  libip4tc2             1.8.10-3
ii  libp11-kit0           0.25.3-4
ii  libqrencode4          4.1.1-1+b1
ii  libtss2-esys-3.0.2-0  4.0.1-7
ii  libtss2-mu-4.0.1-0    4.0.1-7
pn  libtss2-rc0           <none>
ii  libtss2-tcti-device0  4.0.1-7
ii  polkitd               124-1
pn  systemd-boot          <none>
pn  systemd-container     <none>
pn  systemd-homed         <none>
pn  systemd-resolved      <none>
pn  systemd-userdbd       <none>

Versions of packages systemd is related to:
ii  dbus-user-session  1.14.10-4
pn  dracut             <none>
ii  initramfs-tools    0.142
ii  libnss-systemd     255.4-1
ii  libpam-systemd     255.4-1
ii  udev               255.4-1

-- Configuration Files:
/etc/systemd/system.conf changed [not included]

-- no debconf information