- disable network configuration
- set the domain name to blank
- load non-free firmware
- install a generic linux image (all drivers)
- set the debian mirror to https://deb.debian.org, but idsable use of a mirror
- enable root logins
- add the first user to common groups for desktop interaction + sudo
- interpret the hardware clock to UTC
- enable NTP, use pool.ntp.org server
- enable contrib and non-free software
- disable installer APT upgrade step since we run the installer offline
- auto accept annoying license prompt for intel drivers
- auto install grub to the MBR
- auto install GRUB to the EFI removable media path
- disable reboot prompt message