Questions tagged [arch-linux]
Arch Linux is a rolling-release Linux distribution.
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Google services ask for the keychain password on system startup [duplicate]
Since I installed gvfs-goa and gvfs-google, every time I turn on my computer I am asked for the password to unlock the keychain.
How can I avoid being asked for my password each time I access the ...
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What can make dns slow in applications, but not in dig/nslookup?
Starting earlier this year, I frequently encounter 10-30 second delays when trying to access new domains, and sometimes for previously visited domains. This happens in multiple programs, including ...
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HDMI adapter not working
I was perusing the internet a couple of months ago with the goal of finding a suitable device that would allow me to connect a third display to my laptop. I came accros an Arch user who suggested that ...
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grub mkconfig finds Fedora and updates the config file, but Fedora doesn't appear in GRUB after reboot
I am a bit new to Linux, so please excuse my lack of knowledge and skill. I basically tried to triple boot Windows, Fedora, and Arch. I have two drives in my computer. One of them has Windows ...
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Calculating estimated runtime and charging time for a Linux system battery in a command-line project
I am working on a command-line project in Arch Linux, specifically designed to present system battery information. I have successfully implemented various features, but I am currently facing ...
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How do I get CUDA 11.7 on Arch Linux?
This should be pretty straightforward, pacman search for it, if not, yay search for it, if not, try to find some other AUR for it. If none of that works, use the official binary blob from Nvidia.
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How to control RGB on a headless server running Arch?
I'm repurposing some gaming components as a headless server running Arch Linux. I'd like to control the extensive RGB lighting via software. I found openrgb, but the AUR package depends on wayland, qt....
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How to poweroff safely for HDD? Arch Linux
I use Arch Linux on the external pocket (HDD). When I poweroff my pc, HDD clicks because it stops immediately. How can I configure safely poweroff for my HDD?
I tried to configure APM using hdparm, ...
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Arch Linux must synchronize certain package data with repository server
How to force Arch linux to synchronize a certain packages data with repository server configured as {repo_title_name} in pacman.conf?
I tried sudo pacman -Sy {repo_title_name} and it resulted in:
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Linux - Laptop won't go to suspend/sleep when the lid is closed
I recently discovered that my laptop won't go to sleep/suspend once I close my lid and this is actually driving me crazy.
Here is a little information on my machine:
Kernel: Linux 6.3.1-arch1-1
Model:...
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Why am I not able to independently verify that a developers personal key has been signed by a master key?
It says here that there are 5 Master signing keys for the Arch Linux project. It also says that active, trusted developers have their keys signed by one or more of the master keys. And we can see that ...
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getting conflicting files error from libgpg-error while updating with pacman
on arch linux, Kernel: 6.2.13-arch1-1
trying to update with pacman -Syu but am getting these error messages
error: failed to commit transaction (conflicting files)
libgpg-error: /usr/bin/gpg-error ...
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Looking for a Linux console keymap for a laptop with a Latinamerican keyboard layout
I hope this question is appropriate for this forum. I am in the process of installing arch linux on a samsung np300e5e laptop I bought new in Peru about 10 years ago.
This laptop has a Latinamerican ...
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SATA 3.0 - PC uses lesser speed
I'm running Arch Linux (Kernel: 6.2.13-arch1-1) on my home server and I have a few hard drives connected.
This is an image of my chipset for reference:
https://www.pronotebook.cz/fotky48726/fotos/...
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Arch does not detect modem switching via a mechanical switch
Having two internet connections at home, I bought this switch to choose which network to use:
The problem is, like flipping the switch, the Arch doesn't notice the network change and hangs until I ...
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To get tar filename of package from the package name
How can we the name of tar package file (in cache dir.) from a package name ?
$ pacman -Q
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$ pacman -F
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to the complete correct CLI
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Obico Tunneling Nginx Configuration
ive got some problems with setting up obico tunneling as the documentation doesnt tell you how you need to configure nginx.
So you have following ports wich are for tunneling: 15853, 15854, 15855, ...
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Arch Linux, 4K Display, i3wm + Xorg, Some icons too small, but others normal
I am currently running Arch (btw) with i3wm on a Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 and I am running into some issues with the 3840x2400 pixel display. As shown in the screenshot below, some of my icons correctly ...
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Can't connect to Logitech MX Device with Realtek Bluetooth 4.2 Adapter on Arch Linux
This is a repost from my thread on arch forum and my reddit post.
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I'm running on a new fresh install of arch. I use a MX Master 3S Mouse and a MX Keys keyboard from Logitech.
On my previous ...
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How can firefox/xorg/??? preserve something rendered on my screen weeks ago?
Something rather strange happened, I opened my laptop (it was sleeping) and I saw my screen render the firefox browser with some old tabs, including one with zoom open and an image of me & my ...
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mkarchiso doesnt create an iso without any error
I'm trying to create a custom Archiso with only the linux-lts kernel and KDE-Plasma as desktop.
But when I run mkarchiso, it doesnt create a iso nor compress the build, like it normally would.
These ...
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Searchdomains systemd-resolve with wireguard
Im using a WG tunnel at home to connect to my management network from my Arch linux installation, lets say its called mgmt.local, and my home network is called home.local
if i ping vcenter.home.local ...
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unable to change font in fbterm
To change fonts, according to fbterm's arch linux page
To change the fonts that are used, use the --font-names option to select favorites from the list given by fc-list.
I listed the fonts
fc-list
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Cloned Arch system does not use entire display with xorg
Following situation:
I have an extremely barebone Arch Installation, that I created in virtualbox.
Installed packages are:
Grub
Plymouth (splash screen)
Ly (Desktop Manager)
Xorg
Focuswriter
That's ...
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How do I get a program to autostart in Arch Linux?
The question sounds trivial, but hear me out.
I have set up Arch and added icewm to it, works like a charm with xserver.
I can start icewm with the .xinitrc file no problem, but when I add "...
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Pycharm's top is cut off in i3wm
I recently installed i3 (without a desktop environment) and everything is working fine except for Pycharm. The top border seems to be cut off, since it is lower and doesn't have rounded corners.
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Arch Linux: How to solve PWM flickering (i915, Intel TigerLake-H GT1)
I installed a fresh Arch Linux with kernel 6.2.2. Everything works perfectly.
However, I noticed PWM flickering under my Xfce4 desktop on my Laptop...
How can I fix this?
I use the iGPU of the Intel ...
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Why would my keyboard work after switching kernels back and forth?
I had a problem with my keyboard not working after updating my Arch Linux system. I tried rolling back the whole system to an earlier version of Arch from last year to no avail. Then another idea was ...
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Terminal not asking for password while using sudo
well it all started yesterday, while i was trying to install larbs installation on a different user. it did not work and i had to delete the other user. when i cam e back to my admin user i realised ...
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Dual boot separate shared partition vs shared home partition
I want to make a comfy dual boot of windows and linux (arch I guess) so their downloads, documents etc. are the same. I think that would be quite convenient.
And I'd like to use a separate home ...
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When should TERM be set to alacritty-direct
I am using alacritty 0.11.0 (8dbaa0bb) on Arch.
the default TERM type is alacritty, which works well (truecolors etc) for everything except terminal emacs. In a terminal emacs does not show truecolors....
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Arch Linux | No updates in repository
After 5 days with zero updates, doing daily checks with pacman -Syyu got a big 1GB amount of updates, why this happens?
I'm new in Arch Linux, I wish this is only a coincidence and not something bad.
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Mystery "it works" message on port 8080 - no web server installed
I'm running Arch. I don't have Apache or any other web server installed. Accessing localhost:8080, I get a plaintext response:
it works
No HTML, nothing. I don't know what process is serving this. ...
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Laptop Hangs after disconnection from usb hub (Arch Linux)
I'm using Arch linux on a lenovo x1 nano, and have an external dock. Is there a way to check if the computer hanging is a software issue or hardware issue?
New to arch, but not new to linux.
Thanks!
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Can't change font, i3
I'm using i3 on ArchCraft. I previously successfully set my font to Terminus, now I want to change it to Google Sans. I tried:
set font option in i3 config to "font pango:IBM Plex Mono Italic 10&...
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KDE Plasma - Terminal as wallpaper
Can be possible having a terminal as a background / wallpaper? The alternatives I've searched suggest customizing the application with no borders and fullscreen resolution, but, that makes the ...
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Arch Linux Domain resolution stopped working
After a system upgrade (pacman -Syu) today, no domain names can be looked up. Networking is working fine, I can "ping 8.8.8.8" and ping "1.1.1.1" which are my DNS servers. However, ...
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Second nvme missing in /dev/ after kernel upgrade
I have been pushing back my kernel upgrades on my arch machine because after upgrading from 5.14.9 my secondary nvme is not populated into /dev/ anymore.
But I want to tackles this now, hopefully with ...
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When I boot my Arch Linux the screen simply goes completely black and I can't use it
One day I turn on my computer and I select Arch in the GRUB, in the screen appears this:
Startting systemd-udevd version 252.4-2-arch
/dev/sda5: recovering journal
/dev/sda5: clean, 465547/4587520 ...
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PAM authentication problems
I am trying to set up PAM authentication along side public key authentication in SSH inside of a LXD arch container. when i connect and give the proper code, i get this information in the journal on ...
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Installed apps from snapcraft.io not showing in Manjaro Launcher
I just installed Manjaro on my PC. I tried to download some apps, but I didn't find everything in the AUR. So I installed snap and installed the app with the snap command.
Now I wanted to start the ...
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Error installing Rstudio on Arch
When I try installing Rstudio Desktop, I get this error when I run yay -Syyu rstudio-desktop in terminal.
In file included from /home/myusername/.cache/yay/rstudio-desktop/src/rstudio-2022.12.0-353/...
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Laggy UI with 2 GPUs
I have 2 GPUs:
AMD RX 580 (Main GPU)
NVIDIA GTX 750 Ti
I have two monitors and a TV connected to my Main GPU, and another third monitor connected to my NVIDIA GPU, because it has a DVI +4 Output. ...
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Arch Linux: How to set a key or key binding to execute a command?
In Arch Linux, how do I set some key binding (let's say Alt + <) to execute a particular command? I know you could use Xmodmap to bind one key to another, but I want to be able to run a particular ...
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How to use getty and /bin/login together with pam_gdm?
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I have a bit of a journey behind me. I have a single user setup with full disk encryption on arch linux and use swaylock as lock method. So a window manager appears to be unnecessary....
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add windows partition to my grub entry
hello i have dual booted windows and arch linux on my machine ( lenovo ideapad core i5 HDD 1TB).
and i am able only to access arch linux my windows boot isn't showing on the grub boot menu.
can ...
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ZSH Terminal: Can't find tmux.cnf file
I've installed Tmux in my Arch Linux GNOME system and for changing keybinds. I need to configure .tmux.cnf, but I can't find it. I searched for ~/.tmux.cnf, /etc/tmux.cnf or /etc/.tmux.cnf and seeing ...
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Cannot resolve bios dependency for soundscope-player
I am trying to install soundscope-player on Arch Linux. After much fumbling around I have finally gotten down to 1 missing dependency. I looked through the python install and config script and it ...
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cups "invalid deviceid" when trying to use USB printer
Using Manjaro 22, cups is outputting the follow log messages when I try to print to an HP Deskjet 2510 (driver: Current - HP Deksjet 2510 Series, hpcups 3.22.10):
Jan 04 12:52:45 compy-manjaro hp[...
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v2rayA and Qv2ray don't work systemwide
I live in Iran and to bypass the filtering, I have resorted to v2ray and shadowsocks since most VPNS are blocked in my country. On my phone, I use V2rayNG which works just fine for vmess and ...
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