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

[Luca Boccassi]

Control: tags -1 wontfix
Control: close -1

On Mon, 11 Mar 2024 23:58:34 -0400 Neal <tombrown9501 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 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.

The standard default is info so that there is a reasonable amount of
information included in bug reports.

It's just a default, and you can trivially override it on your machines
as you see fit if it doesn't work for you.

-- 
Kind regards,
Luca Boccassi
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