Summary

Introduce "quirks" functionality for hardware with known issues and workarounds to ensure proper initialization and usage.

Use case

Some devices exhibit well-known issues that require specific configurations or workarounds to function correctly. These scenarios are similar to the "quirks" mechanism in the Linux kernel, where specific behaviors are applied to address hardware peculiarities automatically. By implementing this functionality, the system can detect such devices and apply necessary adjustments without manual intervention, ensuring seamless operation and reducing user troubleshooting efforts.

For example:

• Device A requires a particular initialization sequence to avoid boot errors.
• Device B performs suboptimally without specific firmware settings tweaks.

Additional information

• The quirks system could be implemented as a database of device-specific configurations, matched via identifiers such as vendor IDs, product IDs, or other device-specific properties.
• Quirks could be applied at different system stages, such as during boot (device initialization), when a specific configuration is detected, or when an event is triggered.
• Quirks could also be used to improve performance by applying optimizations such as offloads or other enhancements tailored to specific hardware.
• Consideration for user overrides may be necessary, allowing advanced users to disable or customize quirk behavior if required.
• This feature would enhance reliability and reduce the burden on users, particularly in environments with diverse or legacy hardware.
• Quirks functionality could be gradually extended with community contributions as new devices and issues are identified.