Enable snap tool installation in VM by supporting missing kernel modules

[josharian]

Author: lasse7523
Channel: #Installing apps with snap not possible? The kernel on this VM doesn't have squashfs?
Link: https://discord.com/channels/1405685085923049482/1472186324499828787/1472186324499828787

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Issue

User is unable to install tools using snap in their VM because snapd cannot start due to missing kernel module(s).

Details

• Environment: Virtual Machine
• Problem: snapd service fails to start
• Root cause: Required kernel module(s) not available
• Goal: Enable snap package installation in VM environment

Steps to Reproduce

1. Attempt to install snapd in VM
2. Try to start snapd service
3. Service fails due to missing kernel module

Expected Behavior

Snapd should start successfully and allow installation of snap packages, or provide clear guidance on required kernel modules for VM environments.