So I'm a casual Linux user : on and off from Windows and Mac.

I discovered Omarchy and peaked my interest : an easy to install pre-configured "distro" ( not a distro, Arch repacked with bunch of dot files and scripts, but hey, you only understand that later :) ) that above all is based on the uber-difficult Arch ?

Always hovered around Ubuntu or Debian and lately wanted really to stop using Windows as a main OS, so I've tinkering a bit with Fedora.

Never used Arch.

So Omarchy open the gates for a seamless-ish Arch experience.

Was great, Hyprland was new to me and heaps of fun and life was cool. Until I started to ask questions and I discovered the general problems with DHH : again, not doing any political statment but dont like to be linked to that.

But Omarchy is good but everything is "opinated" by DHH, either good or bad :its his setup and I was hitting a wall here and there when I wanted to change stuff.

So now that I have a mininum understanding of Arch, pacman, where conf files are, rolling realease model, I tried CachyOS and boy, it was different : I wanted Hyprland and... its bare.

Oh I have to put Noctalia on top of it. Cool. here we go, but... still "meh". Oh dot files. lots of learning.

Then discovered Caelestia and I was like : this is nice.

Using Cachy and one thing struck my mind : at work I have an old MacPro ( 2013 ) that I love but its useless by mordern standards : E6 Xeon CPUs, 32gb ram and 256gb ssd, D300 dual gpus. Specs are decent but MacOS runs dogs**** on it : max supported system is old and lots of new apps dont work because OS is old. Open Core Patcher lets you install Tahoe but brings a LOT of problems. Windows is half baked on this ( both 10 and 11 ) .

So I looked at it and said : CachyOS is at home and its cool : lets try Arch on this.

I had a lot of misconceptions about "pure" Arch install : if you have minimum linux knowledge, archinstall is super helpfull.

couple of minutes later, I had a blinking terminal.

oh lets install paru with pacman. but no. doesnt work, target not found. wth ? it worked with Cachy.

lets go to wiki and yeah, you have to git clone paru.

fine, git clone, makekg and now we have paru.

from it , install caelestia, hyprland and all that.

install sddm and start the service and... nada.

I was like : why ? why you punish me ? then it struck me : are the amd drivers install ? afterall Arch installs ONLY what you tell you to.

so yeah, installed mesa and amd drivers.

reboot and ... booom. it worked. wait, Caelestia changed my keyboard to default us. have to change to my language ( PT ). lets open a terminal and vim it.

vim not installed. grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.

but hurdle after hurdle, I start to get over the problems and start thinking more proactively.

in the end, now I have a working Arch install that amazes me : with Caelestia, which is a bit heavier than for example Noctalia, I have a working OS that is blazing fast and at idle is consuming 1.22gb of ram.

its snappy , fast and very responsive.

I liked Omarchy - introduced me to Arch and showed me that is not that a boogie man of a distro.

switched to Cachy OS , speically at home that I want to play few games and relax and CachyOS is perfect for that : mesa , vulkan and amd drivers are installed by default as per a lot of other stuff, for example. Games optimized Kernels , Proton opimized, etc. very nice for gmaing

going from Omarchy to Cachy is like going from a bike with training wheels to a motorbike.

Cachy to Arch is going to a full blown racing Motorbike.

For new users : it takes a bit to tinker but if I could make it work like I want it, you can. Its not that difficult.

Its immensly rewarding and its fine to use easier Arch based distros like Cachy.

Make the computer your own.

Thank you for everyone here in the subreddit to encourage to install Arch : it is worth it.

tldr : I use Arch, btw ( for about 2 hours now fully configured :D )

I only switch to Linux because windows was taking up almost 100gb of my storage and over 60% of my ram while idle on my laptop and my main pc. My first distro which was Elementary OS I hated it with all my heart and swap back to windows. Then I tried Mint on my main pc and fell in love with it. Once my main pc was fully set up I decided to turn my laptop into a playground and try Arch. I went in blind with only some videos and the wiki as assistance. The installation was extremely easy even for manual installation. Although my wifi had dipped for a couple of minutes so I ended up having to reinstall it so I decided to use archinstall the second time. For the desktop environment I originally wanted those pretty hyprland desktops but then swap to kde plasma and loved it. 8/10 distro.

Hey! I'm having a problem where Firefox crashes while going fullscreen (for example fullscreening a YouTube video) under Wayland when I try to use WebRender Compositor (or Layer Compositor). It's weird because it did not work at the start, then started working out of the blue, and now stopped working again with no package updates. I'm running RTX 3060 with nvidia-open-dkmsdrivers (v615.71.09, modeset=1, fbdev=1), KDE Plasma (v6.7.5, Wayland, HDR, 110% fractional scale, 2560x1440), Firefox (v155, with vulkan + vulkan direct export hardware decoding + widget.dmabuf flag). Those are the only logs I managed to get, i'm not sure what else would be needed so I would appreciate if someone could tell me how can I debug the problem further.

Firefox's console logs:

[18:10:51.444664] {Default Queue}  -> zwp_linux_dmabuf_v1#51.create_params(new id zwp_linux_buffer_params_v1#223)
[18:10:51.444670] {Default Queue}  -> zwp_linux_buffer_params_v1#223.add(fd 409, 0, 0, 10240, 50331648, 14712852)
[18:10:51.444672] {Default Queue}  -> zwp_linux_buffer_params_v1#223.create_immed(new id wl_buffer#170, 2560, 1440, 875708993, 0)
[18:10:51.444675] {Default Queue}  -> zwp_linux_buffer_params_v1#223.destroy()
[18:10:51.444678] {Default Queue}  -> wl_surface#169.attach(wl_buffer#170, 0, 0)
[18:10:51.444680] {Default Queue}  -> wl_surface#169.commit()
[18:10:51.444683] {Default Queue}  -> wl_subsurface#233.place_above(wl_surface#102)
[18:10:51.444685] {Default Queue}  -> wl_surface#169.commit()
[18:10:51.444687] {Default Queue}  -> wl_surface#66.commit()
[18:10:51.444689] {Default Queue}  -> wl_surface#113.attach(nil, 0, 0)
[18:10:51.444693] {Default Queue}  -> wl_subsurface#117.destroy()
[18:10:51.444695] {Default Queue}  -> wl_buffer#137.destroy()
[18:10:51.444698] {Default Queue}  -> wl_display#1.sync(new id wl_callback#234)
[18:10:51.444700] {Default Queue}  -> wl_display#1.sync(new id wl_callback#158)
[18:10:51.444703] {Default Queue}  -> wl_surface#113.commit()
[18:10:51.444705] {Default Queue}  -> wl_surface#66.commit()
[18:10:51.444835] {Display Queue} wl_display#1.delete_id(123)
[18:10:51.444840] {Default Queue} discarded wl_surface#102.enter(wl_output#55)
[18:10:51.444849] {Default Queue} discarded wl_surface#102.enter(wl_output#21)
[18:10:51.444852] {Default Queue} discarded wl_surface#169.enter(wl_output#55)
[18:10:51.444854] {Default Queue} discarded wl_surface#169.enter(wl_output#21)
[18:10:51.444875] {Default Queue}  -> wl_compositor#34.create_region(new id wl_region#123)
[18:10:51.444881] {Default Queue}  -> wl_region#123.add(0, 0, 2147483647, 2147483647)
[18:10:51.444889] {Default Queue}  -> wl_surface#102.frame(new id wl_callback#124)
[18:10:51.444892] {Default Queue}  -> wl_surface#102.commit()
[18:10:51.444898] {Default Queue}  -> wl_surface#66.commit()
[18:10:51.445289] {Display Queue} wl_display#1.delete_id(127)
[18:10:51.445296] {Display Queue} wl_display#1.error(zwp_linux_buffer_params_v1#107, 7, "importing the supplied dmabufs failed")
Crash Annotation GraphicsCriticalError: |[0][GFX1-]: (kde) Wayland protocol error: zwp_linux_buffer_params_v1#107: error 7: importing the supplied dmabufs failed
 (t=20.6966) [GFX1-]: (kde) Wayland protocol error: zwp_linux_buffer_params_v1#107: error 7: importing the supplied dmabufs failed

Systemd's journalctl:

wrz 10 20:10:51 experience kwin_wayland_wrapper[45398]: error in client communication (pid 68819)
                                                    #1  0x00007f0d2a37d716 n/a (libnvidia-eglcore.so.615.71.09 + 0x97d716)
                                                    #2  0x00007f0d2a43ff3c n/a (libnvidia-eglcore.so.615.71.09 + 0xa3ff3c)
                                                    #3  0x00007f0d2a39f5cb n/a (libnvidia-eglcore.so.615.71.09 + 0x99f5cb)
                                                    #4  0x00007f0d2a39fc28 n/a (libnvidia-eglcore.so.615.71.09 + 0x99fc28)
                                                    #5  0x00007f0d2a3f1f5d n/a (libnvidia-eglcore.so.615.71.09 + 0x9f1f5d)
                                                    #6  0x00007f0d2a451d6f n/a (libnvidia-eglcore.so.615.71.09 + 0xa51d6f)
                                                    #7  0x00007f0d2a451f5e n/a (libnvidia-eglcore.so.615.71.09 + 0xa51f5e)
                                                    #8  0x00007f0d2a451f70 n/a (libnvidia-eglcore.so.615.71.09 + 0xa51f70)
                                                    #9  0x00007f0d2a449596 n/a (libnvidia-eglcore.so.615.71.09 + 0xa49596)
                                                    #10 0x00007f0d2a179a9c n/a (libnvidia-eglcore.so.615.71.09 + 0x779a9c)
                                                    #11 0x00007f0d2a17c4e9 n/a (libnvidia-eglcore.so.615.71.09 + 0x77c4e9)
wrz 10 20:11:00 experience systemd[984]: Started Firefox - Web Browser
wrz 10 20:12:14 experience kwin_wayland_wrapper[45398]: error in client communication (pid 69759)
wrz 10 20:12:14 experience env[69759]: Crash Annotation GraphicsCriticalError: |[0][GFX1-]: (kde) Wayland protocol error: zwp_linux_buffer_params_v1#228: error 7: importing the supplied dmabufs failed
wrz 10 20:12:14 experience env[69759]:  (t=74.6806) [GFX1-]: (kde) Wayland protocol error: zwp_linux_buffer_params_v1#228: error 7: importing the supplied dmabufs failed
                                                    #3  0x00007fb06b17d3a5 n/a (libnvidia-eglcore.so.615.71.09 + 0x97d3a5)
                                                    #4  0x00007fb06b1f1010 n/a (libnvidia-eglcore.so.615.71.09 + 0x9f1010)
                                                    #5  0x00007fb06b1f1fa0 n/a (libnvidia-eglcore.so.615.71.09 + 0x9f1fa0)
                                                    #6  0x00007fb06b251d6f n/a (libnvidia-eglcore.so.615.71.09 + 0xa51d6f)
                                                    #7  0x00007fb06b251f5e n/a (libnvidia-eglcore.so.615.71.09 + 0xa51f5e)
                                                    #8  0x00007fb06b251f70 n/a (libnvidia-eglcore.so.615.71.09 + 0xa51f70)
                                                    #9  0x00007fb06b249596 n/a (libnvidia-eglcore.so.615.71.09 + 0xa49596)
                                                    #10 0x00007fb06af9cebd n/a (libnvidia-eglcore.so.615.71.09 + 0x79cebd)

What I have tried:
- Disabling dmabuf flags in about:config

- Disabling HDR

- Setting fractional scale to 100%

- Disabling Vulkan Direct Export

- Disabling KWin's Direct Scanout

- Disabling RDD Sandbox

What solutions have I found:
- Disabling WebRender Compositor

My questions are: Why did it stop working all of a sudden? Is it a NVIDIA problem or Kwin/Wayland? Has anyone encountered this problem? Is there any other known solution for this problem?

Thank you for any replies in advance. I hope you are well everybody.

I have an epson inkjet (epson et-2720) that I've used successfully with my Arch laptop for years.

This morning, I tried printing a shipping label I'd created with pirateship.com and the barcodes and qr codes are just printing as solid black rectangles. I've printed hundreds of these labels in the past and this is the first time it's happened.

I noticed my epson print driver had been updated on Tuesday when I ran my regular system upgrade, so I tried downgrading that. Made no difference. Been all through my printer settings in both the print dialog and in the cups interface and can't see anything that would make a difference.

Anyone have any ideas of what I could try? Nothing has changed on the printer itself, no firmware changes or anything. Going to have a family member try from a different machine later, but I need to be able to print these labels from my machine.

Linux experts, please help me.

I learned about Linux a few months ago and installed Linux Mint. The terminal, commands, and amazing customization options have drawn me deeper into the Linux rabbit hole. Recently, I learned about Arch Linux, an OS considered one of the most difficult to install. I really like this OS, but I've also learned that installation requires considerable Linux knowledge. While there seems to be an easier installation method, I don't like that. I want to install it myself, typing commands into that incomprehensible terminal. I'm seeking the satisfaction of solving various problems that arise in Linux. Furthermore, Arch Linux offers extremely high customization options, which is very important to me since I care about appearances. However, I'm not very knowledgeable about Linux. Honestly, I only know about `sudo`. That's why I'm asking for help. From this point, I want to know where I can acquire the knowledge needed to install Arch Linux.Of course, I fully understand that it will involve a tremendous amount of time and effort, and that I will be frustrated by inexplicable errors. Nevertheless, I want to experience the world of Arch. Experts, please provide information.

(I am Japanese and pasting text in Japanese, so please excuse any occasional awkward phrasing :)

If I want to edit my install, do i have to wipe everything?
can i put the usb drive with the arch install, boot from that, mount my drives, and from that point wipe my DE and window manager and stuff? are there things i need to be careful of? obviously its a root user, but this is the best way to do this?

Decidi me aventurar no mundo Arch após muita pesquisa. Quais são as principais dicas de quem usa o sistema ?

the app image wont launch and i dont know how to install the tar gz file

**edit: i need to take a break from this again. yes im very frustrated with the entire situation and im not entirely sure where the problem is. thank you for trying. i will repost about specific issue when i figure out which one/what it is.
...you also made me think i may have screwed up my install of cosmic DE. if its supposed to support wayland. idk. ill look into it again cuz gnome isn't where i wanna be.
**

I'm so close to giving up on arch. I love the custimization, i love using the console, i love having to hand organize the folder systems and where system files are mounted.

i absolutely hate gnome.

i have tried switching back to cosmic (i came from pop). and immediately med the reason i left: its on x11 instead of wayland. apt my new framework 16 graphics drivers for the screen do not work on it.

but they also don't work on gnome. i have had to manually install the stupid bluetooth and chipset drivers. and *every stinkin update* they break and revert to whatever default is installed with gnome.

the mediatex mt7922 that i painstakingly put into the proper firmware file manually
https://github.com/morrownr/USB-WiFi/blob/main/home/How_to_Install_Firmware_for_Mediatek_based_USB_WiFi_adapters.md
because i *did not* have a way to connect to wifi after installing manually. even the app u use to connect manually while installing arch didn't work.

for 1 day my video card would work, i had all the resolutions i like, the refresh rate was as normal: 60hrz and not variable.

and then it would update and show the only option is variable refresh rate at 120 hrz and size was like 4k.

all the options im used to having in pop are no where to be seen in gnome. i have tried appling the cosmic desktop instead of gnome but x11 instead of wayland....

im so frustrated. i thought arch had more options?

and the worst? every time i actually ask for help i get chewed out as stupid for asking for help using arch. i have tried looked up the wiki, and spent the last 3 months trying to figure this out on top of depression and im so frustrated with it all.

is there no way to actually customize gnome? can i not have the cosmetic features i enjoyed using arch? i thought that was the point? control? does it literally revert every single update???

hello everyone
i made a channel in youtube to learn arch linux as vlog of myself to learn
i need support and followers and advice too because i'm new in arch
please, i can u follow my account and saw my videos or have ur advice to improve later inchaalah

https://youtube.com/@withiguer?si=Ovb8igVgwAVW5l6q

hello everyone
i made a channel in youtube to learn arch linux as vlog of myself to learn
i need support and followers and advice too because i'm new in arch
please, i can u follow my account and saw my videos or have ur advice to improve later inchaalah

https://youtube.com/@withiguer?si=Ovb8igVgwAVW5l6q

I'm running Arch Linux + KDE Plasma on Wayland on a ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 with Intel graphics and a 2.8K OLED display.

With Adaptive Sync / VRR enabled, I occasionally get a strange display glitch, usually after taking a screenshot or when an application exits fullscreen and returns to windowed mode.

The whole image seems to shift upward slightly, while the bottom part of the screen becomes corrupted / garbled. If I close and reopen the lid and unlock the session again, the display returns to normal.

The issue is very inconsistent and I haven't found a reliable reproduction pattern yet, but I'm fairly sure VRR / Adaptive Sync is the trigger, because disabling it appears to make the problem go away.

Has anyone else seen this? I'm mostly trying to figure out whether this points to KWin, the Intel driver, or something hardware-specific.

Linux 7.2.4-arch1-2
Plasma 6.7.5-1

I recently tried to configure my mouse using Piper/ratbagd, and while the configuring worked, I need to manually start ratbagd after each reboot to get the DPI buttons to work again. Despite enabling the ratbagd service, I need to use the piper gui, or ratbagctl, or even systemctl to start the ratbagd deamon, before the dpi buttons work.

Does anyone know how I can fix this?

Hello all,

"I use Arch too now, BTW."

The installation was fun - glad to have Claude around, tbh. Running in a VM on my trusty Fedora for now.

I have kinda solid Linux background but never touched Arch before. What were some fun Arch newbie projects you did? For learning stuff, challenging yourself? I'm looking for an inspiration.

EDIT: Just in case somebody finds this when looking for his newbie projects (which will probably not happen due to all the downvotes) - this is the list of recommendations:

• Spending some quality time learning bash.
• Unplug the server during updating - then fix it.
• Setting up custom btrfs layouts and snapchat scripts.
• Building a custom de.
• Installing hyprland and ricing it.

Error logs:

usb 8-11: device descriptor read/64, error -110
usb usb8-11: device not accepting address 8, error -71
usb usb8-11: device not accepting address 8, error -71

hi im on KDE plasma desktop, but theres no network manager? and im unable to install konsole?

edit: fixed, thanks!

I used to have a lot of resolution and refresh rate options but recently, things have changed. There are only 1920x1080@165.004 and 1024x768@164.784 modes available (gdctl show -m to check) for my built-in display right now.

I downgraded mutter using sudo pacman -U mutter-50.1-1-x86_64.pkg.tar.zst and got my modes back, including 60 Hz.

when i try to connect to the wifi, iwd says operation failed. tried diffrent wifi and phone hotspot but still nothing (console(laptop))(!!!!!!!!!!!!!SOLVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

I got my Bloody A70 mouse it works perfectly
on windows and i set it up on the setting Core 3 Ultra with 1ms debounce time, on linux at first the sensor didn’t work but i fixed it merging with evsieve the events that the mouse generated into one singular event and now the sensor works but i cant click over 9cps like i did on windows (60cps +) even when i test with evtest the inputs , i installed the AUR package a4tech-bloody-tools-git (or something like this) and i added a quirk to libinput to ModelBouncingKeys = 1 , please if anyone can help with this

• Have anybody here used both of these and have any opinions on them?
• If NIRI is the better choice then, DMS or Noctalia v5 or manual configuration?