Feature Request: First Boot Greeter - AMD ROCm Drivers Installation Prompt

[mateowoetam]

Feature Request Summary:

Propose adding a prompt in the initial boot greeter for users to express their preference for installing AMD's ROCm Drivers. Similar to the existing Nvidia prompt, this feature enhances user experience by providing a convenient way to customize the initial system setup.

Details:

Include an additional prompt during the first boot process, allowing users to choose whether to install AMD's ROCm Drivers. This benefits users relying on AMD GPUs and wanting to utilize the ROCm platform. The prompt includes a brief description of ROCm Drivers, with the option to install or skip based on the user's preference.

Benefits:

• Streamlined User Experience: Offering the choice to install AMD's ROCm Drivers during initial setup provides a more personalized experience.

• Convenient Configuration: Users can express preferences for ROCm Drivers from the start, eliminating the need for manual intervention post-system setup.

• Seamless Accessibility: This feature ensures users needing ROCm Drivers for specific workflows can easily integrate them without additional post-installation steps.

[nijahplays]

+1

Hip drivers are also something I would like due to it being needed by programs like Blender for GPU rendering

[genefyx]

A quick install guide has been posted by the official AMD Rocm docs page. Steps pasted below for convenience

https://rocm.docs.amd.com/projects/install-on-linux/en/latest/tutorial/quick-start.html#rocm-install-quick

sudo apt update
sudo apt install "linux-headers-$(uname -r)" "linux-modules-extra-$(uname -r)"
sudo usermod -a -G render,video $LOGNAME # Add the current user to the render and video groups
wget https://repo.radeon.com/amdgpu-install/6.1.2/ubuntu/jammy/amdgpu-install_6.1.60102-1_all.deb
sudo apt install ./amdgpu-install_6.1.60102-1_all.deb
sudo apt update
sudo apt install amdgpu-dkms rocm