help with linux

[foggy adder]

https://www.reddit.com/r/linux4noobs/comments/1brq0uv/should_i_switch_to_linux/ or more specifically:

Read this and decide yourself. If you have any more questions please ask

[dense lynx]

Probably you can switch to linux this can even enhance your basic understanding of of what a operating system is and how does it actually works but it totally dependens upon you Linux is a great operating system from my side since it gives us more access to our hardware

[vale crystal]

.

i know what an OS is

[dense lynx]

How does it works?

XD

[vale crystal]

maybe i worded the question wrong 💀

[dense lynx]

[vale crystal]

Motivation for Switching: I recently transitioned to Fedora Linux, driven by curiosity and a desire for a fresh computing experience. Having grown complacent and prone to procrastination on Windows 11, I wanted to explore something new for fun.
• Background Interest: My fascination with operating systems sparked during a computer science course last semester, where I studied OS concepts. This inspired me to experiment with Linux.
• Virtual Machine Experience: I initially tried Linux via a virtual machine, but found its performance and usability lacking compared to a native installation.
• Decision to Go Native: Despite Windows 11 running smoothly on my laptop with no performance or usability issues, my curiosity about Linux led me to install Fedora natively.
• Positive Experience: Three weeks into using Fedora, I’ve encountered only one minor issue. The journey has been seamless, enjoyable, and refreshing.
• Performance and Features: The OS is clean, fast, and efficient. I can effortlessly run browsers, Visual Studio Code, and even games using Lutris and Wine.
• Minimal Adjustments: The only thing I miss is a native WhatsApp client, though WhatsApp Web works perfectly as a substitute.
• Enjoyable Troubleshooting: Configuring and troubleshooting Linux has been engaging. I find both the command-line interface (CLI) and the user-friendly graphical user interface (GUI) intuitive and fun to use.

[vale crystal]

lemme read that rq

[vale crystal]

i use it in vms sometimes and it is slow on my pc too

i meant the vm))

[dense lynx]

[vale crystal]

Dont worry just boot up a fedora Linux system

[dense lynx]

I'm biased towards Linux btw

[vale crystal]

Even if you dont like it you can switch back to windows thats what i thought i saved my windows11 key and was gonna switch back if i faced any major issue

[vale crystal]

I would prefer ubuntu but they all have live test environment thingy

[vale crystal]

i dont have a key i accidentally installed pro not home 😭

But thankfully i loved my experience and except my fingerprint sensor not having a driver there was no issue at all

[vale crystal]

I dont like the interface of ubuntu and fedora is the perfect mix of latest releases and features while being stable and reliable

[vale crystal]

get out

[vale crystal]

I like the GUI of ubuntu in my opinion, but whatever one you prefer. They all have similar guis

[vale crystal]

That’s depends on you but fedora is better in features and usability and stability and if you like ubuntu you should get mint

[vale crystal]

Im just used to ubuntu, do you think drivers will be on ubuntu for my crappy laptop?

or any distro

Mainly internet drivers, i can tether from my tablet if not

[dense lynx]

Okayyy

[vale crystal]

That i dont know mych about tho distro shouldnt matter if its available on linux it should be available

[vale crystal]

Do you think i should switch? im sick of windows and not being able to do what i want to my computer and automatic bios updates (literally every week)

[vale crystal]

Yeah i was thinking about this alot but its better to just say fuck it and boot directly i was fed up by worrying

The more you think the more delay and doubts you get just remember its not that important its just a os and computer just have fun

[foggy adder]

read that thread i sent you bro

[foggy adder]

Depends

[vale crystal]

i did

[foggy adder]

copy pasted from that reddit thread:
the cons:

Technicality. Linux has come a long way in this 30+ years, but some aspects of the system are technical, so you may need to get your hands dirty in some situations and open up a terminal and run some commands to get some things working.

Compatibility with programs. Linux is not macOS or Windows, nor it is a "free" version of those. It is it's own OS, separate from those. This also means you cannot run windows' .exe programs or macOS apps on it. Despite Linux having a sizeable pool of programs to install, some developers have refused to make Linux versions of their programs, and the free open source alternatives may not work for you. The most common offenders in this case are almost everything Adobe and multiplayer games with anti-cheat systems.

Learning curve. Yes, you will need to learn a bit about computers and how Linux works, as unlike Windows or macOS it won't hide it's complexity for you. You will also will need to re-learn some stuff and leave old habits behind.

Fragmentation. As I said, there is not a single Linux OS out there, but many 'distros'. This has the downside that each one of those distros is a small world into itself, meaning not everything is standard in Linux. For example, you have like 5 different commands to install programs, depending on what distro you use, and also the availability of those programs could vary.

If you are alright with these then please go ahead

[vale crystal]

ive delayed it for a few weeks bc ive been worrying and a bit busy

[vale crystal]

i dont need grandma mode enabled now

[foggy adder]

Also, compatibility is fine with programs however with niche programs you sometimes have to deal with difficulties yourself

Plus help is usually given but its not a guaruntee

[foggy adder]

Then Mint/Ubuntu is fine. I recommend Mint personally

Canonical is slowly driving ubuntu to shit. The only ubuntu flavor i recommend is lubuntu or kubuntu

[vale crystal]

every program i need is available or has alternatives and workarounds

[vale crystal]

its fine for what i need

[foggy adder]

Then get it

If programs and learning curve isnt a problem then linux is better by a LONG shot

[vale crystal]

better performance too

i have a crappy HP laptop

Nowadays you can use chatgpt and get guides and make solutions to your problems and ask for easy step by step and why we are doing these

ill install it tmr, i need windows for stuff currently

[vale crystal]

Dont waste time thinking about it make a bootable mint and run it right now

[vale crystal]

Or wtv distro i choose

[unkempt wren]

bootable usb flashers worthy of using:
UUI (pendrivelinux.com)
ventoy (ventoy.net)
Rufus (rufus.ie)

worthy distros to try out : ubuntu, ubuntu MATE, ubuntu Budgie , Debian xfce, Mint xfce

u can literally slap ALL those iso's on one big usb if it's prepped with UUI or ventoy, and try 'em all one by one in live environment

and yes, Debian has live ISOs now

[vale crystal]

I have tried ubuntu and arch on vm but just like casual try of using it never tried anything properly but now i have fedora 42 on my main and only laptop and clean fast great

You can try distrosea its a website you can try any distro on

[vale crystal]

i use that lots

Endaevour and fedora were my top 2 options and i choose fedora

[vale crystal]

My friend has issues with fedora

[vale crystal]

Like what?

[quick coyote]

if you're thinking about it then do it, make backups obviously from windows and install any distro u want, if u don't like it u can install something else

I doubt you'll learn very much using Ubuntu tho

[vale crystal]

oh i dont care about my data

[vale crystal]

i wasted too much time now its the next day 😭

[vale crystal]

There is a saying in my natuve language i will translate for you it goes like you do things tomorrow or today its better to do things now instead because what else matter and dont procrastinate (i butchered the translation although you can vaguely understand what i mean)

[vale crystal]

basically do it now?

Yeah

[vale crystal]

what do you use to put the iso on the usb? i use rufus but it just crashes my pc

[vale crystal]

I would suggest use belena etcher is just clicking boot and it does everything for you no settings to tweak or anything

[vale crystal]

thats known to ruin some usbs

Well i didn’t know about that lol 😂

and i need the usb after

[vale crystal]

Well i think you can use your usb after that its just the data will be deleted to make a bootable

[vale crystal]

i only have 2 folders on it, its fine

nothing in them

But i am not knowledgeable about this but i heard its a simple un burning of usb i heard about it vaguely

[vale crystal]

thanks for trying to help

i have alternative ways

like a glitch with the windows installer to put a custom iso on the usb

@vale crystal • Balena Etcher doesn’t ruin USB drives: It overwrites data to create bootable drives, but doesn’t cause physical damage.
• Common issues:
• Drive shows reduced capacity or becomes unreadable due to new filesystem (e.g., ISO9660).
• Logical issue, not hardware damage; usually fixable by reformatting.
• Wear risk: Repeated flashing can wear out flash memory over time, but normal use is safe.
• Failed flashes: May occur with low-quality drives, interruptions, or incompatible images (e.g., Windows ISOs).
• Fixing “ruined” drives:
• Reformat using GParted, Diskpart, or Disk Utility.
• Use low-level tools for write-protected drives.
• Prevention:
• Use high-quality USB drives.
• Back up data before flashing.
• Avoid interrupting the process.
• Alternatives: Rufus, Ventoy, USBImager, or Raspberry Pi Imager if issues persist.

[vale crystal]

I used it before and my usb would not even connect after i took it out and put it back in any computer

Idk about that you can see alternative if you want

well you did try to help, thanks

[foggy adder]

#1295728709306683482 has a guide on making bootable isos if you want to refer to one

[vale crystal]

i know how, but thanks

[vale crystal]

its now or never (i cant this weekend i only have today), should i say fuck it and risk installing it?

[vale crystal]

Yeah

Its not gonna ruin your pc or pendrive anyways

Just full send

[vale crystal]

i dont care about my usb rn

the pc is more important

if i dont like it i can get windows back on the usb

-# i totally installed windows 11 from the official installer not changing registry bc i dont meet requirements

I used my usb too make 2 bootable and it still works

Just copy the windows key

There is a command to see that use chatgpt

[vale crystal]

once i knocked the usb out an old pc installing windows and have been scared ever since 😭

idk why

[vale crystal]

i dont have it activated

[vale crystal]

yes im asking again 😭 should i do ubuntu or mint

just cant decide

[vale crystal]

Mint as i hate ubuntu

[vale crystal]

mint is based off ubuntu but gnome isnt great

[vale crystal]

mint has so many editions though and idk what's what

Mint cinnamon is perfect balance for usability and features and i think its just pre installed packages rest you can manually download whatever you want like wine proton and lutris for gaming (even ourated games)

Mint cinnamon is best

Its made hy ubuntu but uts diffrent

I just hate the old weird look of ubuntu

I like modern clean interface

[vale crystal]

ubuntu is modern but its not easy to use

https://linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=319

[vale crystal]

ill have to go with ubuntu, ive used it before and i dont like the look of mint gui (taskbar etc)

[vale crystal]

Bro ubuntu literally have the worst taskbar

Vertical left side task bar is ass

It takes space on the screen i prefer no taskbar at all

[vale crystal]

i can move it to bottom

and ive found some flatpaks/flathubs to change it to the bottom properly

[vale crystal]

I use no taskbar even on win11 as i want full display for usage

You do you

I would suggest mint

But if you like some bad distro you can try ubuntu

[vale crystal]

still better than windows

its whatever you prefer

I would rather use win11 than ubuntu

I hate ubuntu especially the wallpaper and taskbar and icons its looks old and weird

i could just stick with windows

[vale crystal]

remember its linux - you can change pretty much anything

[vale crystal]

How was your experience and what distro did you boot?

[vale crystal]

i tried to boot mint but no matter what i do it wont boot

[vale crystal]

I don’t even know what to say to you anymore at this point leave this discord and chill with windows you’rent built for linux

[vale crystal]

😭

its my crappy laptop

[vale crystal]

im planning on using fedora instead, you are right. im not build for linux but mint just wont work on my laptop no matter what i do

[vale crystal]

What issues are you facing tho?

Yeah my friends also is facing issues in mint and he will shift back to win11

[vale crystal]

just a black screen after install ive tried like a million times (not literally), and failure to boot from usb sometimes with secure boot disabled and the installer setup properly

Try fedora its great for me not a single problem except the drivers issues as my fingerprint doesn’t have a driver officially rest everything is fine

[vale crystal]

drivers should work fine for me, its all intel ones

[vale crystal]

performance is what im worried about, my friend has a gtx 1050 (nvidia drivers arent the best on linux) and an i5 7000 or 8000 series, he says its very laggy and slow. im not sure if itll be better or worse on my laptop thats worse than his

he had all drivers installed too

I have ryzen 5 5600h and integrated amd radeon graphics card and 16 gigs ram and 500gb ssd nveme and its runs smoothly on mine and my fried has a worse laptop and i feel like its running even more smoothly on his laptop

[vale crystal]

which version of fedora should i get?

42 workstation

workstation has bad performance on bad pcs from what ik

nvm im thinking of ubuntu pro

[vale crystal]

how do i change the taskbar location in fedora? if its a taskbar

It doesn’t have a proper taskbar maybe you can use kde plasma it might give you windows like taskbar or you can use extention

I like this style as i kept the task bar on my win11 to hide always

I want a full display either what content i want

[vale crystal]

well the dock thingy then

if yk how

You can ask in fedora discord they will help you but be readythey are really g*y

[vale crystal]

code to it?

[vale crystal]

you are right 😭

[unkempt wren]

dash to panel . it's an extension for GNOME. research the terms

[unkempt wren]

also dash to dock if u want a Mac-style doc on either the bottom or side

[vale crystal]

already found that but thanks

[vale crystal]

I get a 404 error when i try to get the fedora media writer or go to their website, i think their site is down

Yeah i am getting it too maybe the site is down but i have the iso file if you want i can send it to you but how will you like to get ut as its in 2.4 gb

@vale crystal

I downloaded it some days ago when the site worked lol

[vale crystal]

i can get onto the site on another device its just windows that doesnt load it

[vale crystal]

i need to use the fedora media writer because secure boot hates me

[vale crystal]

fedora hates me more than secure boot

[unkempt wren]

shame that it failed to run

[vale crystal]

i didnt have c++ but i installed it and it worked

now my usb cant boot

it doesnt format it and adds write protection so i cannot format it

[unkempt wren]

what was the exact issue of 'can't boot'?

[vale crystal]

idk

just got the message i get with every single installer except windows

[unkempt wren]

https://discord.com/channels/628978428019736619/1295816480256163892 see this

[vale crystal]

done that

doesn't work

[unkempt wren]

did u get a blue mok screen?

[vale crystal]

idk

[unkempt wren]

pure blue

[vale crystal]

only had an ok button and a blue box

[unkempt wren]

yes

[vale crystal]

oh

[unkempt wren]

that's one variation

did u click ok?

[vale crystal]

it just boots back to windows or whatever os i have

[unkempt wren]

see this from about 5 seconds before the timestamp: https://youtu.be/CuonyS3xdwg?t=303

[vale crystal]

i get a different popup to that

ive sent an image earlier in this post

[unkempt wren]

did u ensure secure boot support was on in ventoy?

[vale crystal]

prob secure boot

[unkempt wren]

he mentions lock icon

[vale crystal]

when i was using ventoy, yes

now i just use fedora media writer which has the same error regardless even though fedora is signed

[unkempt wren]

i didn't see any pic above

[vale crystal]

this

diff post mb

[unkempt wren]

do u have another linux pc?

gparted would be a good tool to see how that usb stick is set up currently

[vale crystal]

no

vms i could do it with

[unkempt wren]

another windows pc?

[vale crystal]

no

[unkempt wren]

no other pc?

[vale crystal]

nope

only mobile and consoles and my one laptop

[unkempt wren]

and this pc ur dealing with has no OS?

[unkempt wren]

A laptop is a personal computer

[vale crystal]

it has windows..

[unkempt wren]

yes.

perhaps install aomei partition tool on it

it may give the info u need re: the "bootable" usb

[vale crystal]

im not home again

cant rn.

[unkempt wren]

ok. is the pc with no OS on it fairly new? (last 6-7 years)

[vale crystal]

help with linux

[vale crystal]

i said it has an OS.

[unkempt wren]

sorry, i meant the pc that you're TRYING to live boot Fedora on

[vale crystal]

yes it has an os that one

[unkempt wren]

how old is it roughly?

[vale crystal]

i got it late or early 2022 its a 2021 laptop

[unkempt wren]

koo

yeah sometimes the USB has to be made in UEFI mode. that is, the flasher tool must use a GPT partitioning scheme on it. That said, you must use the BIOS option "UEFI USB storage device" when attempting to boot it, and not legacy , which will just say "USB storage device"

[vale crystal]

i did that

[unkempt wren]

step 4b in the ventoy guide I linked a few minutes ago highlights that critical step

[vale crystal]

already done that

[unkempt wren]

your computer's boot menu (pressing boot menu key, not bios key) should look similar to this:

not exact, but similar

failing all that, perhaps try a different flash stick altogether, or a black usb 2.0 port if available.

good luck on it!

[vale crystal]

i do have a boot menu but its not exactly like that, idk how thatll help

because ive just been booting from the windows start from a device

[unkempt wren]

well it's best to know how to do so from the real boot menu key

[vale crystal]

could disable secure boot

might be the issue

[vale crystal]

i was clicking "uefi usb device" in boot from a device in windows recovery options (i can do it from boot menu now), is that correct?

[unkempt wren]

i mean either way

but if ur windows is borked ever, it's good to know the ideal way

[vale crystal]

should disabling secure boot let me boot into fedora?

also when i use the fedora media writer, it doesnt auto format. it just makes the usb have no format and until i restore it i cant format it

[unkempt wren]

it wouldnt hurt anything to try

[unkempt wren]

i suppose it's not equipped. idk. can use diskpart clean or aomei partition tool if needed

or ventoy, (then clear ventoy)

it will also unlock the drive

[vale crystal]

i dont use ventoy, and i did all of that

prob secure boot blocking it

[unkempt wren]

I meant it's an easy way to unlock read-only usb drives

you may also try www.q4os.org

it can install from within Windows , has a special instruction there for that

https://www.q4os.org/dqa014.html

[vale crystal]

i fixed the usb by restoring it in media writer

[unkempt wren]

koo

[vale crystal]

Damn you are facing alot of issues lol 😂 . I simply used rufus and i booted first try i didnt even had to change any settings like secure boot or even touch my bios even once and it ran flawlessly

Even more easy is belena etcher

One click boom it make the bootable

[vale crystal]

😂

[vale crystal]

banana* (joking)

[vale crystal]

ive either set it up wrong or have secure boot on

[vale crystal]

I would suggest you to use chatgpt and paste all your errors and problems and ask him to troubleshoot and solve those issues

[vale crystal]

already done that all it says is to double check and do what i've already done

I used chatgpt and it was really simple

ive done everything at this point other than turn off secure boot

Ask him that after doing all that its still not working

Secure boot is the key then

when im free at 1:45pm ill get this laptop sorted

fedora community just said my usb is too old when its a gen 3.2 128gb sandisk that i got like 2 years ago

I have hp 16 gigs pendrive its really slow it took 30+ min per iso copy

[vale crystal]

everything hp is slow

my laptop is hp thats prob why

I would suggest 3 things you need to do use this prompt “I’m trying to install Fedora Linux on my computer but facing issues creating a bootable USB and booting into it. I’m using [mention the tool, e.g., Fedora Media Writer, Rufus, or another] to create the bootable USB with the Fedora ISO [specify version, e.g., Fedora Workstation 41]. However, when I try to boot from the USB, I get an error [describe the error, e.g., “Failed to boot,” “Secure Boot violation,” or any specific error message displayed].
I suspect the issue might be related to Secure Boot, but I’m not sure how to confirm or resolve it. My system is [briefly describe the system, e.g., “a Dell laptop with Windows 11, UEFI firmware” or “an older PC with BIOS”]. Could you provide a step-by-step guide to:

1. Verify if Secure Boot is enabled and how to disable it if needed.
2. Create a properly bootable Fedora USB, including any specific settings (e.g., partition scheme, file system, or UEFI compatibility).
3. Troubleshoot the boot error I’m encountering, including potential causes like Secure Boot, incorrect BIOS/UEFI settings, or USB preparation issues.
4. Any additional Fedora-specific considerations for a successful installation.
   Please explain in simple terms, as I’m not very experienced with Linux or BIOS/UEFI settings. If there are alternative tools or methods to create the bootable USB, please suggest them. Thank you!”

Fill in the [] bracket by your info

ill ask chatyap (bad joke) rn

Yeah ask yap pt (great joke

[vale crystal]

So basically I was using the wrong usb format and had secure boot enabled..

[unkempt wren]

I got a cheap flash drive with many ISOs on it. just put debian live on it earlier, and took over 15 mintues to copy , but it worked np

[vale crystal]

How long it takes to copy doesnt really matter, go to the toilet while it does it, get a drink or snack and watch smth then itll be done

-# :)

[unkempt wren]

mine has a light too, so when it stops flashing for good, i know damn sure the write is done

you can also see pendrivelinux.com website, there's a handy tool there been around a decade called universal usb installer

and if your usb drive doesnt have a light, wait extra minute once Windows or UUI says it's done writing files

[vale crystal]

I would suggest use belena etcher it just simple you dont have to do anything and it does the stuff and setting for you

[vale crystal]

okay

[vale crystal]

oops mb to delete

Hey i can help you

meant to delete smth i said in fedora community

But its really simple

[vale crystal]

can you help in screen share?

I used a video tutorial

[vale crystal]

ive tried them, doesnt work

same error anything i do

Ok right now i am a little busy

But you can make video of the problem and errors and send them here i will see them and give solutions

[vale crystal]

This error.

[vale crystal]

Troubleshooting Steps

1. Verify Fedora ISO
   • Issue: Corrupted ISO causes boot failure.
   • Fix:
   1. Download Fedora ISO from getfedora.org.
   2. In PowerShell (Win + S, type PowerShell), run: Get-FileHash -Algorithm SHA256 C:\Path\To\Fedora.iso
   3. Compare with checksum on Fedora site.
   4. If mismatched, re-download.
2. Check USB Drive
   • Issue: Faulty USB prevents booting.
   • Fix:
   1. Plug USB into PC, check in File Explorer (Win + E).
   2. Format to FAT32 (right-click USB, “Format,” select FAT32, “Start”).
   3. If not detected, try another port or replace USB (8GB+).
3. Create Bootable USB
   • Issue: Improper USB creation fails boot.
   • Fix:
   1. Use Rufus (rufus.ie):
   • Select USB, Fedora ISO, GPT (UEFI) or MBR (Legacy), FAT32.
   • Click “Start.”
   2. Or use Fedora Media Writer (getfedora.org).
   3. If it fails, try another USB or tool.
4. Fix BIOS/UEFI
   • Issue: Wrong settings block USB boot.
   • Fix:
   1. Restart, press BIOS key (F2, F12, Del, or Esc).
   2. In “Boot” menu, set USB as first.
   3. Set UEFI (modern PCs) or Legacy mode to match USB.
   4. Disable “Secure Boot” if needed.
   5. Save (F10), restart.
5. Test on Another PC
   • Issue: PC-specific issue.
   • Fix: Boot USB on another PC. If it works, recheck BIOS or ports on original PC.
6. Check Hardware
   • Issue: Incompatible hardware.
   • Fix: Use USB 3.0 port, verify PC has 64-bit CPU, 2GB+ RAM (msinfo32).

[vale crystal]

i was using the usb 2.0 one...

[vale crystal]

Do i need to set it to boot from usb first if i have a boot menu?

like select boot device

I am a little confused can you show a video of you doing this

[vale crystal]

cant

cant record bios

fedora community is trying to help anyway

ill let you know if it works then step 1 is done

Yeah get their help

All the best

[vale crystal]

even their mods are useless 💀

[vale crystal]

chatgpt that you recommended is better, i left the fedora server bc no matter what i ask, they wont help and say my internet is bad..

[vale crystal]

no way, i got into grub

and got into fedora

now just waiting for the millions of ok messages

failed

i got in

[vale crystal]

@vale crystal Great the people on there care more about lgtb than helping normal people and listening to their problems

How is it running

[vale crystal]

Good, cursor lags sometimes for a second but only when opening an app or installing drivers

sober which lets me run roblox lets me run heavy games at stable fps

i usually get 6fps, now i get 30 - 70

[vale crystal]

fr

battery life is also really good even with performance mode

usually i get a hour or so on windows, now a few more hours on fedora

gnome tweaks adds the minimise and maximise button and now im all set

just gotta get my apps

only issue is a long time to login and boot but i just go get smth to drink or eat while i wait

[vale crystal]

@unkempt wren @vale crystal Thank you both for all of your help on this.

(if i pinged the right people)

[vale crystal]

Why tho? My boot time is instant tbh

[vale crystal]

potato pc what do you expect

when its hot it also starts to lag but thats bc it has no cooling

[vale crystal]

Still better than windows tho

[vale crystal]

[vale crystal]

Try to keep the laptop in a slant like i use a pen in the front part and it keep the ventilation better

[vale crystal]

ill probably just get a cooling pad or smth

Like this image

[vale crystal]

Windows also has a terrible gui imo

[vale crystal]

?

Tbh i liked windows 11 i didn’t have any problems with it just wanted to try linux

[vale crystal]

compared to linux it looks bad

[vale crystal]

I meant put the pen here like this for better ventilation

I dont mind it but its the performance mostly

[vale crystal]

uh ok

wont help it still gets to 90'C sometimes

The best part about linux is you can customise it even tho i haven’t i like the default version

[vale crystal]

I only added a maximise and minimise button thats all

my cursor also lags the odd times when loading stuff but after its fine

[vale crystal]

pen trick worked 😂

[vale crystal]

Yeah i have been using for years

[vale crystal]

random change of subject but tbh its annoying that fedora cant use .deb (probably can other ways)

it stops me getting apps like discord and steam and minecraft

What do you mean? I have discord in my fedora already

Here

I think I installed it thorough flathub in software store

[vale crystal]

flathub version doesnt have audio for me

[vale crystal]

how do you get that transparent theme? or is it just your camera giving the effect

I am using these extentions and the one you are looking for are blur my shell and you can get it from https://extensions.gnome.org/

But be careful there is a way to install extensions and you have to enable it thorough terminal and
Firstly when you open the website you have to select the latest version as your fedora is latest right then it automatically downloads and you have to manually unzip it and then move the downloaded file to the /home/<your-system-name>/.local/share/gnome-shell/extentions folder and open the metedata.json and copy the uuid and then rename the folder pf the extention to exactly that and then log out of pc then log back in and use the enable command -
gnome-extensions enable <extention-uuid-name>

[vale crystal]

chatgpt will probably help

[vale crystal]

@vale crystal how is you experience?

[vale crystal]

im not home but do you mean my experience with fedora so far?

[vale crystal]

Yeah i did a typo

[vale crystal]

its good, sort of annoying not having a desktop but im sure theres a gnome extension to add it and ill get used to no desktop

[vale crystal]

What do you mean? It has a desktop by default

[vale crystal]

no i mean the desktop where you put icons

or am i not using it right

[vale crystal]

Ohh so you can’t put icons on the desktop? Idk since i never tried it as i liked the clean interface i use the taskbar for apps

[vale crystal]

yeah

[vale crystal]

blur my shell looks so much nicer

combined with dash to dock

do you know any other good extensions?

[vale crystal]

post closed but open for more questions

[vale crystal]

These are the ones i use

@vale crystal

[vale crystal]

im using linux mint now because fedora decided to stop working

[vale crystal]

What? Why and what type of mint? Cinnamon or xfce?

[vale crystal]

Cinnamon.

i prefer cinnamon taskbar/dock and start menu, runs better and fedora straight up stopped working after i considered going to mint

[vale crystal]

I'm going back to fedora now but KDE.

Bro you’re a bop at this point you’re for the distros 😭 @vale crystal

[vale crystal]

I'm distro hopping

[vale crystal]

You should try zorin os then

Is the most similar to windows and beutiful too

[vale crystal]

I've tried zorin os core and lite, ubuntu, fedora kde and workstation (using kde rn), linux mint cinnamon, lubuntu, kubuntu

I cant find the perfect one

Setting up kde right now but it eats ram.

Thats why i use fedora default and will never switch to anything

Because if i allow myself to change now i won’t stop

[vale crystal]

I had problems with fedora otherwise i would have stayed with it

wait im on fedora rn 😂 (kde not workstation rn)

[vale crystal]

Do you think i should go back to fedora workstation where i know it works?

[vale crystal]

You’re confusing me and yourself alot

You’re overthinking and overdoing

Just do whatever you think is right its just a os nothing more or less

[vale crystal]

ive reinstalled fedora workstation and fixed the issues, never changing distro again (unless stuff like it loses support)

[vale crystal]

What problem happened in the first place?

[vale crystal]

Kept booting into bios, had the computer with a 😵 face screen lots, kept freezing and stuff