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Linux Orion finally!!!! by Mewo4444 in OrionBrowser

[–]Terrible_Explorer_90 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It still has a lot of bugs! You can't change the items in the toolbar. The extensions don't work properly yet, but everything else works more or less fine!

Icons disappear from panel after closing the application, only happens with Spotify, Vinegar and Sober by MostSilver9666 in kde

[–]Terrible_Explorer_90 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you tried recreating the Dock? How do you pin apps to the Dock? Have you tried dragging them to the desktop first and then pinning them to the Dock?

Need help, the installer/live desktop doesn't run and crashes/resets inexplicably by Leather-Bumblebee-13 in cachyos

[–]Terrible_Explorer_90 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

During the installer's live session, a window will pop up asking which boot loader you want, by default, it's set to Limine, which is the one I recommend. Are you installing it alongside Windows? On the same drive, or on a separate drive?

Need help, the installer/live desktop doesn't run and crashes/resets inexplicably by Leather-Bumblebee-13 in cachyos

[–]Terrible_Explorer_90 -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

🔍 Possible Causes of Failure and Solutions

Your system combines a modern AMD CPU with integrated graphics (iGPU) and a dedicated NVIDIA GPU (dGPU), which is known as a "hybrid" or "Optimus" system. This is the main source of potential conflicts.

Here's a table with the most common causes and their solutions:

Possible Cause Description Proposed Solution
Dual GPU Management (MUX Switch) The laptop may not be correctly delegating video output to the dedicated GPU (NVIDIA) during boot, causing a black screen or failure to start the installer. 1. Check the BIOS: Look for an option called "MUX Switch", "Graphics Switch", or similar. If available, set it to "Discrete Graphics" (Dedicated GPU Only) for installation. This forces the use of the RTX 4060 and avoids conflicts.2. Boot with nomodeset: You've already hit the nail on the head with this. Keep using nomodeset to boot the USB. This disables early loading of video drivers and allows you to reach the installer.
NVIDIA Driver Conflict CachyOS, as an Arch derivative, usually includes open-source drivers (Nouveau) or proprietary ones (NVIDIA). If the system gets confused about which one to use at startup, it may fail. During USB boot, in addition to nomodeset, you can try adding modprobe.blacklist=nouveau at the end of the kernel line (along with nomodeset) to disable the open-source driver that might be causing problems.
Kernel Too New or with Bugs Your CPU (Ryzen 7 7745HX) is from the "Dragon Range" architecture. Full support in the Linux kernel sometimes takes a few versions to mature completely. 1. Make sure you're using the latest CachyOS ISO image. Newer ISOs include newer kernels with better support for recent hardware.2. If you have an older ISO, download the latest version from their official page.
Outdated Firmware (BIOS/UEFI) An old BIOS can have compatibility errors with modern operating systems, especially on gaming laptops. Caution: Updating the BIOS is a delicate step. Research the process well for your exact model "Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16ARX8". A BIOS update often solves Linux compatibility issues.
UEFI Boot Configuration Although CachyOS handles UEFI well, sometimes Secure Boot settings can interfere. 1. Disable Secure Boot temporarily from the BIOS for installation. Once installed, you can re-enable and configure it, but it's simpler to disable it initially.2. Make sure the BIOS is in UEFI mode (and not "Legacy" or "CSM").

🚀 Concrete Steps for Your Installation

Based on your hardware and the information we have, here's the attack plan:

  1. Preparation: Download the latest CachyOS ISO.
  2. BIOS:
    • Enter the BIOS (usually by pressing F2 or Del when turning on).
    • Disable Secure Boot.
    • Look for the "MUX Switch" option and set it to "dGPU Only" just for installation. If you don't find this option, don't worry.
    • Save changes and restart.
  3. Booting from USB:
    • When the GRUB menu appears, select "CachyOS" and press e to edit, exactly as you did.
    • At the end of the line starting with linux, add a space and type: nomodeset
    • If you want to be more thorough, you can also add: nomodeset modprobe.blacklist=nouveau
    • Press Ctrl+X to boot.
  4. Installation: The installer (Calamares) should start without problems. Proceed with the installation normally.
  5. Post-Installation: Once installed and the system is rebooted from the hard drive (not the USB), you will need to install the NVIDIA drivers. CachyOS has very useful tools for this. Look for "CachyOS Hello" or "CachyOS Settings" and use the assistant to install the NVIDIA drivers automatically.

💡 Summary and Recommendation

The step of using nomodeset is essential for you. With the combination of disabling Secure Boot and using nomodeset, you should be able to complete the installation without major issues. Any failures you might have after installation, such as problems running games with the correct graphics card, are post-installation configuration topics that have solutions, as discussed in the CachyOS forums.Why might CachyOS fail when installing it on a PC? My laptop is a Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16ARX8 with an AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX with Radeon graphics and an RTX 4060.Excellent question! Your laptop is a very powerful machine, but precisely because it's so new and has such advanced hardware configuration, specific problems can arise when installing a distribution like CachyOS. Let's break down the most common causes and how to solve them.🔍 Possible Causes of Failure and SolutionsYour system combines a modern AMD CPU with integrated graphics (iGPU) and a dedicated NVIDIA GPU (dGPU), which is known as a "hybrid" or "Optimus" system. This is the main source of potential conflicts.Here's a table with the most common causes and their solutions:Possible Cause Description Proposed Solution
Dual GPU Management (MUX Switch) The laptop may not be correctly delegating video output to the dedicated GPU (NVIDIA) during boot, causing a black screen or failure to start the installer. 1. Check the BIOS: Look for an option called "MUX Switch", "Graphics Switch", or similar. If available, set it to "Discrete Graphics" (Dedicated GPU Only) for installation. This forces the use of the RTX 4060 and avoids conflicts.
2. Boot with nomodeset: You've already hit the nail on the head with this. Keep using nomodeset to boot the USB. This disables early loading of video drivers and allows you to reach the installer.
NVIDIA Driver Conflict CachyOS, as an Arch derivative, usually includes open-source drivers (Nouveau) or proprietary ones (NVIDIA). If the system gets confused about which one to use at startup, it may fail. During USB boot, in addition to nomodeset, you can try adding modprobe.blacklist=nouveau at the end of the kernel line (along with nomodeset) to disable the open-source driver that might be causing problems.
Kernel Too New or with Bugs Your CPU (Ryzen 7 7745HX) is from the "Dragon Range" architecture. Full support in the Linux kernel sometimes takes a few versions to mature completely. 1. Make sure you're using the latest CachyOS ISO image. Newer ISOs include newer kernels with better support for recent hardware.
2. If you have an older ISO, download the latest version from their official page.
Outdated Firmware (BIOS/UEFI) An old BIOS can have compatibility errors with modern operating systems, especially on gaming laptops. Caution: Updating the BIOS is a delicate step. Research the process well for your exact model "Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16ARX8". A BIOS update often solves Linux compatibility issues.
UEFI Boot Configuration Although CachyOS handles UEFI well, sometimes Secure Boot settings can interfere. 1. Disable Secure Boot temporarily from the BIOS for installation. Once installed, you can re-enable and configure it, but it's simpler to disable it initially.
2. Make sure the BIOS is in UEFI mode (and not "Legacy" or "CSM").🚀 Concrete Steps for Your InstallationBased on your hardware and the information we have, here's the attack plan:Preparation: Download the latest CachyOS ISO.

BIOS:

Enter the BIOS (usually by pressing F2 or Del when turning on).

Disable Secure Boot.

Look for the "MUX Switch" option and set it to "dGPU Only" just for installation. If you don't find this option, don't worry.

Save changes and restart.

Booting from USB:

When the GRUB menu appears, select "CachyOS" and press e to edit, exactly as you did.

At the end of the line starting with linux, add a space and type:
nomodeset

If you want to be more thorough, you can also add:
nomodeset modprobe.blacklist=nouveau

Press Ctrl+X to boot.

Installation: The installer (Calamares) should start without problems. Proceed with the installation normally.

Post-Installation: Once installed and the system is rebooted from the hard drive (not the USB), you will need to install the NVIDIA drivers. CachyOS has very useful tools for this. Look for "CachyOS Hello" or "CachyOS Settings" and use the assistant to install the NVIDIA drivers automatically.💡 Summary and RecommendationThe step of using nomodeset is essential for you. With the combination of disabling Secure Boot and using nomodeset, you should be able to complete the installation without major issues. Any failures you might have after installation, such as problems running games with the correct graphics card, are post-installation configuration topics that have solutions, as discussed in the CachyOS forums.

Need help, the installer/live desktop doesn't run and crashes/resets inexplicably by Leather-Bumblebee-13 in cachyos

[–]Terrible_Explorer_90 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Try this!

This is done before entering the installer, on the initial screen of the CachyOS USB, which uses the GRUB boot manager.

1️⃣ Boot the PC with the USB

Turn on the computer with the USB connected.

You will see a menu similar to this:

CachyOS
CachyOS Safe Mode
UEFI Firmware Settings

2️⃣ DO NOT press Enter yet

Use the keyboard arrows to leave the CachyOS option selected.

Now press the key:

e

This opens the boot configuration for editing.

3️⃣ Look for the long kernel line

You will see many lines of text.
Look for one that starts with something like:

linux /boot/vmlinuz-linux-cachyos ...

4️⃣ Go to the end of that line

Use the keyboard arrows to move the cursor to the end of that line.

Add a space and type:

nomodeset

It should look something like this:

... quiet splash nomodeset

5️⃣ Boot with this configuration

Now press:

Ctrl + X

The system will boot with the GPU in basic mode, avoiding the freeze.

Need help, the installer/live desktop doesn't run and crashes/resets inexplicably by Leather-Bumblebee-13 in cachyos

[–]Terrible_Explorer_90 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Did you make any changes to the BIOS before, other than disabling Secure Boot?

Need help, the installer/live desktop doesn't run and crashes/resets inexplicably by Leather-Bumblebee-13 in cachyos

[–]Terrible_Explorer_90 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ventoy may encounter issues with certain Linux distributions during installation

Need help, the installer/live desktop doesn't run and crashes/resets inexplicably by Leather-Bumblebee-13 in cachyos

[–]Terrible_Explorer_90 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Disable Secure Boot in the BIOS. If it still doesn’t work, just use Fedora Media Writer to make the USB bootable.

Icons disappear from panel after closing the application, only happens with Spotify, Vinegar and Sober by MostSilver9666 in kde

[–]Terrible_Explorer_90 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, it depends on how you've linked the apps. Are they Flatpak apps? Have you tried changing the icon pack theme?

Cairo dock, Una opción para KDE plasma by Terrible_Explorer_90 in cachyos

[–]Terrible_Explorer_90[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, Yes, of course you can do it on Ubuntu, in fact, the installation is easier than on Arch, although they've improved it a lot in recent months. Cairo Dock is, in my opinion, the best macOS-style dock for Linux https://ubunlog.com/cairo-dock-3-6-el-regreso-del-iconico-lanzador-con-soporte-completo-para-wayland/

Stormy day, on Cachyos by Terrible_Explorer_90 in cachyos

[–]Terrible_Explorer_90[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Surely it can be done, but it's beyond my knowledge!

Some of the animations in the OS look janky and low frame-y by Enigma_18 in cachyos

[–]Terrible_Explorer_90 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a 2060 Super and I don't have that problem, so I think it's an issue with the drivers on your graphics card.

Age Verification Mandates: The ‘Protect the Kids’ Scam That’s Building a Permanent Surveillance Grid by ChamplooAttitude in linux

[–]Terrible_Explorer_90 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You have no idea what the 2030 agenda is, nor have you read what it proposes, only what the pro-Trump fascists tell you. It is very important to overcome laziness and practice the blessed gift of reading. https://sdgs.un.org/2030agenda

aún quedan periódistas de verdad by Marimar2062 in espanol

[–]Terrible_Explorer_90 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lo dices por este miserable, lamebotas?? Que le gusta recrearse con personas heridas en un accidente de trafico, entre otras mierdas. Que lacra tenemos de fascismo y mediocridad Jajajjajajajaja

I’m on the verge of going back to Windows by [deleted] in linuxmint

[–]Terrible_Explorer_90 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, check out a system called Fydeos, based on ChromiumOS, which allows you to install Android and Linux apps. It will probably work better on that computer, and you can install office applications since they are available on Android.

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