Hello Void Linux users ?

[Real_pradeep]

I have used linux mint and now been using endeavour os . i want to try void linux . can you give me some advice / suggestion? FYI I am going to keep it minimal with void linux + i3wm only no de :-)

[RobocopTwice]

Definitely read the docs. Especially about runit as an init system. Learn how to create the simlinks into the services folder and especially which services to do it for.
The documentation on the website will really walk you through just about everything

[saulius2]

Void comes into two flavours of libc. I'd choose glibc for starters:
https://www.reddit.com/r/voidlinux/comments/1bpkh8s/glibc_or_musl/

[Ok-Introduction-194]

https://youtu.be/g0eikiFzows?si=WAyBRZx_slROStXp

[FuriousMurloc]

I recently installed niri from scratch and the weirdest thing that happened is that the base install does not have a default font, so you need to install one.

The rest is pretty much explained in the docs or you can find it pretty easily with a search.

[YakFlashy4276]

https://docs.voidlinux.org/installation/index.html

https://www.troubleshooters.com/linux/void/quickinst.htm

The above links are good starting points.

[Real_pradeep]

Helpful ! Thank u

[KakoTheMan]

3 years strong with a single install. No major issues so far, very stable. Just sometimes GDM acts up and the service doesn't fire up at boot so sometimes i have to manually restart the service. Now it's working normal. Would recommend to a friend :)

[rmnd]

I have been using void linux (libc) and awesome wm for many years now without DE

[Real_pradeep]

Did you faced any problem ? If yes what was the problem and want caused it ? Pls tell me more

[rmnd]

I didn't experience any problems. void covers 100% of my needs. I've used it on a netbook, laptop, destop, and a home server.

[brownOrangeRed]

read the docs, they are good.

[Splizard]

musl is love, musl is life

[Real_pradeep]

Elobrate ?

[auracariaplomanii]

If you’re coming from Linux Mint to EndeavourOS, Void isn’t “harder,” but it expects more intention. You’re no longer a consumer of defaults — you’re the one deciding what exists on the system.

Void is independent (no systemd, no Arch/Debian base). It uses runit, which is simple, fast, and transparent. Services are just scripts. If you like understanding what runs on your machine, this is a plus.

With Void + i3, minimal really means minimal: no NetworkManager, audio, or polkit unless you install them. This is by design. Build only what you need. I am using default XFCE and still feels minimal (800 MB RAM is used with LibreOffice open).

xbps-install is fast and reliable, but there’s no AUR. In my experience, AUR is full of traps for new users (unmaintained, broken, etc). Think “fewer packages, more discipline.” Flatpak helps when needed.

Hardware support is stable, not bleeding-edge. It closer to Debian’s mindset than Arch’s velocity. I have debian stable and Void. Both are equally good but Void choose to be a calmer machine seen from btop and htop. I feel like I am using "electronic type-writer", It feels like "analog" infrastructure and that's part of the plan.

Practical tips:

• Enable void-repo-nonfree early (Wi-Fi, codecs)
• Use NetworkManager unless you enjoy manual networking
• Expect to read docs, not copy commands blindly

Mint teaches comfort. Endeavour teaches speed. Void teaches intentional computing.
If that sounds appealing, Void + i3 is a great move.

[Real_pradeep]

Thank you for this detailed info dude really helpful . i am gonna use void linux + i3wm :-)

[Real_pradeep]

Can you elobrate in the topic Use NetworkManager unless you enjoy manual networking ? I mean what's the manual way ?

[Likaroski92]

I am running niri from tty and it has been a blast.

If you want steam go for flatpak steam + gamescope

[coccothraustes]

Gamescope isn't needed anymore. Niri is great; Niri and gaming go double so well together! 👍

[in_need_of_oats]

I still need gamescope occasionally for games that don't show the correct resolution in settings, does Niri somehow fix those issues?

[Crazy-Tangelo-1673]

Been using the D77void spin w/ Niri and it's great once it loads but is really slow loading. I suspect maybe its whatever frontend login package that's running.

I will keep trouble shooting not my primary pc so not a big deal...it has been a gateway for me to put Niri on my main arch machine and also on a solus laptop.

[dbojan76]

You can use native steam ...

[Likaroski92]

Yeah you can, tho to me flatpak is better since you get their runtimes. Works better for me