@xenogon@sunny.garden avatar xenogon , to random

I'm reinstalling linux and thinking of switching distros.

I've been on Mint for years and it's ok but feels a bit bloated and like too many choices have been made for me to a lowest common denominator.

I'm someone who does a lot of work using a computer, but whose work is not computers. I want the computer to just work. I'm not afraid of the terminal but also I have no interest in memorizing all the commands I would need to make using it for everything convenient.

I tried installing Arch yesterday, and although I eventually succeeded I will never do it again and have no interest in maintaining that level of knowledge, really having to install NetworkManager and grub myself was a step too far especially as I don't know enough to choose alternatives.

Also vital software for me is only available on Arch through the AUR, which I guess might be ok.

Thinking of trying plain Debian with xfce or sticking with Cinnamon, or maybe Manjaro, again with xfce or Cinnamon.

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@kirschner@mastodon.social avatar kirschner , to random

❤️ Thank you to the Wiki maintainers! ❤️

in general, and maintainers of documentation most of the time get way too little recognition for their contributions to .

ArchWiki is one of the pearls of the internet! That's why I dedicated my this year's post to the maintainers!

https://k7r.eu/i-love-the-work-of-the-archwiki-maintainers/

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@itsfoss@mastodon.social avatar itsfoss , to random

Average Arch Linux user. 🤭

In the first slide, a lady says to a man, "Tie me up and do whatever you want." In the second slide, the lady is seen tied up on a bed, with the man sitting at a desk using Arch Linux.
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@itsfoss@mastodon.social avatar itsfoss , to random

Who knew we could install Arch Linux apps on Ubuntu? 😲

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ok_oFKC9iHU

@9to5linux@floss.social avatar 9to5linux , to random

Arch Linux-Based pearOS 26.2 Released with Liquid Gel Design, Session, and More https://9to5linux.com/pearos-26-2-released-with-liquid-gel-design-wayland-session-and-more

Screenshot of pearOS 26.2 with the KDE Plasma desktop environment showing the Welcome app, Dolphin file manager, and the new application launcher.
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@haruka@mamot.fr avatar haruka , (edited ) to swaywm

RE: https://mamot.fr/@haruka/114793682178246813

I just initiated a page on my blog to share (and backup) a guide to my own Archlinux :archlinux: desktop configuration, based on swaywm@lemmy.ml icon swaywm : https://memcat.eu/2026/archlinux-setup

@itsfoss@mastodon.social avatar itsfoss , to random

Every Linux user's secret weapon: the ArchWiki and the man command! 🐧💯

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@PabloveSky@mastodon.com.pl avatar PabloveSky , to random Polish

SOLVED 🤤 ✅

Nierówna walka zakończona!

Poniżej wklejam skrypt, który w końcu wyłączył zasilanie ekranu w moim ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo (UX8402) na CachyOS (Arch). Jupi! Zmiana echo 4, na echo 0 włącza ekran.

Teraz jeszcze tylko dwa klawisze rozpoznawane jako ten sam "UNKNOWN" i sterowanie ekranem mam ogarnięte. Phii

WYŁĄCZENIE EKRANU - echo 4 | sudo tee /sys/devices/platform/asus-nb-wmi/backlight/asus_screenpad/bl_power

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@archlinux@fosstodon.org avatar archlinux , to random
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@9to5linux@floss.social avatar 9to5linux , to random

Arch Linux-Based ArchBang Linux Distro Introduces New Application Launcher, Kernel 6.18 LTS https://9to5linux.com/arch-linux-based-archbang-linux-distro-introduces-new-application-launcher

Screenshot of ArchBang Linux with the Labwc window manager showing the main menu.
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@9to5linux@floss.social avatar 9to5linux , to random

Weekly Roundup for January 4th, 2026: 3.0.23, GNU+Linux 6.1, 25.12, 2026.01.01, Wget 2.2.1, 4.0, Archinstall 3.0.15, Linux 26.0, and more https://9to5linux.com/9to5linux-weekly-roundup-january-4th-2026

9to5Linux Weekly Roundup - January 4th, 2026
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@noahebalon@app.wafrn.net avatar noahebalon , (edited ) to random

Good news: Ç works in my Cinnamon Wayland session now.
Bad news: For some reason Wallpaper crashes, and I tried to fix it, and nothing works, so if anyone knows how to solve this, please reply.

@9to5linux@floss.social avatar 9to5linux , to random

Kicks Off 2026 with New ISO Release Powered by Kernel 6.18 LTS, Updated Installer https://9to5linux.com/arch-linux-kicks-off-2026-with-new-iso-powered-by-linux-kernel-6-18-lts

Screenshot of the boot menu of the Arch Linux 2026.01.01 ISO snapshot.
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@9to5linux@floss.social avatar 9to5linux , to random

Installer Archinstall 3.0.15 Adds Support for the rEFInd Boot Manager, Desktop Support No Longer Experimental https://9to5linux.com/arch-linux-installer-archinstall-3-0-15-adds-support-for-the-refind-boot-manager

Screenshot of the Archinstall installer showing the menu-based interface.
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@sar@social.elderlogs.net avatar sar , to random

Time for a new post after the move!

I'm Sar, a 50yr old nerdy guy from Northern Ireland. I love IT, and am into tech and all things computing.

My hobbies include playing , reading about World Of and thinking about

Seriously though, my other hobbies also include:

(alternating between & )
on , & (mainly on PC though, see above!)
such as , , , & etc
Also a screenshot junkie

I'm also awaiting the results of my diagnosis as I write this, and am also fairly confident I have as well, giving me the super-deluxe wombo-combo :joy:

I decided to make the jump to this self-hosted instance at the end of 2025 after many happy years on masto.ai/@sar, and have no regrets.

Yet.

:kekw:

@itsfoss@mastodon.social avatar itsfoss , to random

Arch Linux no longer includes the proprietary driver for older NVIDIA GPUs.

https://itsfoss.com/news/arch-linux-old-nvidia-gpu-issue/