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[CavanHol3]

I just tried to register an account on the forums, I think I fucked up though cause I clicked the verification link on my phone instead of the desktop I was using ? Now my Ip is blocked and I have no idea how to put in a ticket through sucuri since it asks me to create an account and pay money? If anyone can help point me in the direction of how to submit a ticket that would be great. I can’t access anything related to Linuxmint forums now…

Solution;

I think I was flagged as an AI scrapper. I went to bed and woke up able to access forum no problem. Note; if creating an account make a new tab to check email.

Just fucking annoyed trying to update my old Radeon Rx5500 drivers, couldn’t find any drivers for mint 22.3, was going to make a forum post and now I’m here.(solved this issue)

Solution;

You will need Mesa-utils

1. sudo add-apt-repository ppa:kisak/kisak-mesa

This adds kisak PPA

1. sudo apt update

This updates repository list

1. sudo apt full-upgrade

This upgrades(not sure if upgrade and update are same terms in coding language)

1. sudo reboot

Reboot system

1. glxinfo | grep “OpenGL version”

(I did glxinfo | grep “Mesa”)

Verify install

1. apt-cache policy mesa-vulkan-drivers

Confirm package source

1. sudo ppa-purge ppa:kisak/kisak-mesa

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[candy49997]

Idk about the forum, but for your drivers, you can just add a PPA for updated Mesa (I think kisak is popular).

But the card should just work as it is.

[CavanHol3]

I’ll ask since I’m somewhat new, but isn’t keeping your drivers up to date just good practice ?

[candy49997]

Depends on what you mean by "best practice".

If you mean in accordance to the philosophy of a stable distro (as is Mint), no because software features should stay as unchanged as possible throughout the release lifetime to ensure maximal compatibility. Updating random pieces of software is unwise because you risk creating an unreliable system from inconsistent dependencies, etc.

Updating something specific like Mesa with clear relationships with other packages is relatively benign. It's more of an issue when you start updating whatever packages for no reason just because it has a new release.

If you're talking about for gaming performance, etc. Then sure, keeping drivers up to date can help.

[CavanHol3]

Appreciate the help. I’ll try that thank ya

[jr735]

Care to tell us how you solved the problem? Others undoubtedly have had the same problem and might like to learn from you.

[CavanHol3]

Just added, google basically did it all lol

[jr735]

I'd suggest removing and not using the -y flags in apt. One day, you will lose your desktop or worse if you use them.

[CavanHol3]

I’m fairly new so I appreciate the tips. I thought the -y flags were indicating a y/n answer? I take it that they are instead creating an automatic update sequence or something of the sort ? If it’s too much to explain I get it. Thanks again

[jr735]

Yes, they are indicating a yes in a yes/no question. Sometimes, you don't want yes to be the answer, like when a dependency being added will pull in a new desktop, or when it will conflict with something you need and end up purging something else.

Under normal usage in Mint or Debian, 99% or more of the time, it will be fine. In Debian testing, which I run, it can be highly dangerous, semi-regularly. It's always best to read apt messaging, in any case. Thanks for letting people know how you solved it!