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initrd-switch-root.target
└─systemd-tmpfiles-setup.service @2.290s +54ms
└─systemd-journal-flush.service @1.312s +957ms
└─var-log.mount @1.302s +7ms
└─local-fs-pre.target @371ms
[...]
└─system.slice
└─-.slice

shows the startup time of some units in the initrd, but completely misses that the bulk of time in the initrd was waiting for amdgpu to initialize, since its a udevd stop job that waits on this action:

$ journalctl -b --no-hostname _RUNTIME_SCOPE=initrd _KERNEL_DEVICE=+pci:0000:03:00.0 -o short-delta
[ 1.162480 ] kernel: pci 0000:03:00.0: [1002:73df] type 00 class 0x030000 PCIe Legacy Endpoint
[...]
[ 1.163978 < 0.000039 >] kernel: pci 0000:03:00.0: vgaarb: VGA device added: decodes=io+mem,owns=none,locks=none
[ 2.714032 < 1.550054 >] kernel: amdgpu 0000:03:00.0: enabling device (0006 -> 0007)
[ 4.430921 < 1.716889 >] kernel: amdgpu 0000:03:00.0: amdgpu: detected ip block number 0 <nv_common>
$ journalctl -b --no-hostname _RUNTIME_SCOPE=initrd -u systemd-udevd -o short-delta
[ 1.160106 ] systemd-udevd[279]: Using default interface naming scheme 'v257'.
[ 2.981538 < 1.821432 >] systemd[1]: Stopping Rule-based Manager for Device Events and Files...
[ 4.442122 < 1.460584 >] systemd[1]: systemd-udevd.service: Deactivated successfully.
[ 4.442276 < 0.000154 >] systemd[1]: Stopped Rule-based Manager for Device Events and Files.
[ 4.442382 < 0.000106 >] systemd[1]: systemd-udevd.service: Consumed 3.242s CPU time, 24.7M memory peak.

So eliminating these services would not be faster. These commands are useful, but just make sure you actually have a problem before trying to fix it.

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Sriracha - Imageboard and forum
https://codeberg.org/tslocum/sriracha

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Got stuck in vi

So I have a story to tell. My phone suddenly decided to get stuck infinitely booting after usual force shutdown because of low battery. While it was failing to boot, adb was accessible. I decided to try adb shell in it. Android apparently has vi preinstalled, because of course it does. And while I was realizing I couldn't access su, I SOMEHOW typed vi and hit Enter. In one moment I realized what all these "Can't exit vim" memes were about. In one moment my ego shattered. Ctrl+C didn't work, Ctrl+Q didn't work, Ctrl+X didn't work. I was stuck. I literally had to google how to exit it. I haven't been more betrayed by Android than that.

#Step bro I'm stuck, help me exit vi

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Flathub: A paradigm shift for distributing applications — Jordan Petridis at LAS 2025
https://inv.nadeko.net/watch?v=NxOH4wJkfLY

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People who got photoshop to work on linux,; how's the experience?

sup y'all

this post is for people who were able to get photoshop to work on their linux machines.

what version was it, and how was the performance & stability.

I made the jump to gimp already, just curious about people who achieved this feat.

thank you in advance, <3 yall

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Which distro is stable and easy to use

Guys, I have an old pc lying in the corner of my home, we are not using it because it runs windows 7. I wanted to test whether if it's actually works. So i wanted to install a dstro that is easy to use and handle , cuz my family only uses that one for entertainment (I also want to code in it). The specs are low like 4gb ram and 256ssd. Anybody please help.

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Switched from Windows 11 + WSL to Fedora 42 Workstation – 1.5 Months Later as an ML & Renewable Energy Researcher

My setup running Fedora 42 Workstation on a Legion Pro 5 with NVIDIA 4070, triple monitor setup, and fastfetch output showing my specs.

About 1.5 months ago, I made the switch from Windows 11 Pro with WSL to Fedora Workstation — first tried version 41, then clean installed 42. I used to run my machine learning models in WSL, but I realized it was time to take back control over my system: better privacy, more freedom, and a smoother coding workflow.

Here’s my experience so far as a researcher in renewable energy working mainly with large datasets and machine learning models:

Pros:

1. The Linux community is amazing. Everyone is super helpful and welcoming — you always get support, and it makes you feel at home.
2. Privacy is significantly better.
3. Freedom! No more Microsoft watching, collecting data, or nagging me to pay for licenses.
4. Performance boost: My code runs faster now compared to WSL.
5. Customization: I can tailor my desktop exactly how I want it — way more flexibility than Windows.

Cons:

1. NVIDIA support still needs work.
2. dGPU issues: I can’t run on the discrete GPU alone — the system crashes every 30–60 minutes unless I use hybrid mode.
3. Multiple monitors with mixed refresh rates: My built-in screen runs at 240Hz, but my 24" and 27" externals are 120Hz and 170Hz. Unfortunately, they don’t feel as smooth as they did on Windows — everything feels like it's running at 60Hz. dGPU mode made them smoother, but led to instability/crashes.
4. Battery drain on suspend: On Windows 11, I could close the lid and barely lose any battery overnight. On Fedora, the battery drains much faster during suspend — this seems to be common across many Linux distros, especially with hybrid graphics.
5. Hardware customization: I miss the manufacturer-specific software for fan control, overclocking, and RGB — more vendors need to support Linux.

Final Thoughts:
If you care about privacy, performance, freedom, and being part of a fantastic open-source community, I highly recommend switching to Linux. No more ads, telemetry, or licensing headaches — and the system is truly yours.

That said, if you're a multiplayer gamer, Windows is unfortunately still your best option for now. Most anti-cheat systems don’t work reliably on Linux, if at all. That’s the only real reason I see to keep using Windows in 2025.

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Owen Le Blanc: creator of the first Linux distribution
https://lwn.net/Articles/1017846/

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Any OneNote alternatives in linux?

I tried fedora KDE Plasma for a week to get used to it (dual boot). Now i wanna change my full system to linux. I was checking all the apps i use, assuming if any one my workspace will be gone to hell and well my personal notes are in onenote. I love to just free form my notes around, draw on them and i think onenote is the best for that. Unfortunately there is no OneNote support in linux. So any alternatives or if i just use OneNote browser as a shortcut in desktop or use wine for onenote desktop. Help :)

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Easy Wi-Fi control from terminal for Linux

I built this app for my own problem, because when I work on my laptop, I need to switch access points sometimes. And doing so with default tools of Linux is over-complicated and time-consuming.

So I thought that it will help some people too and I wanted to share it. The main goal for this project was to be genuinely easy to it.

>Check it out in Github:

>https://github.com/Vistahm/ewc

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Should I make the switch from windows to linux

I am a developer and I'm very familiar with linux. My machine at home is a Windows desktop and I am kinda hesitating to make the switch to linux because of the Amazing ease it brings when I need to program. However, I also use my machine machine for gaming when I don't have to work or when my work is done. But is linux 100% gaming ready? is it safe when we look to compatibility?

I read online that not all games are playable because of the anti-cheat software it comes with. In my case I play a lot of Call of Duty: BO6 wich has a ricochet anti-cheat. Will this be compatible in the near future? Is there a workaround except dual boot?

I'm really curious what your thoughts are about this situation. Do you use linux for your private machine and/or gaming. Do you recommend the switch? Let me know! :D

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Daily OS marketshare in Finland: April 2025
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Mint and De's (Wayland?)

Hi guys,

I'm a Mint user, I know some people like it some people hate it but to me it just do what it's meant to do. No bug, never had big issues, well-supported by community.

As I'm a lover of breaking and experimenting I was wondering if I could change my Mint DE with something more light-weighted.

I like Cinnamon but I can see it slow performance a bit, expecially for gpu and gaming.

I'm trying Wayland (experimental) but I cannot see difference with Cinnamon and I read it does not increase pc performance (Anyway it solved my laggy logitech Mx Master 3s for some reason).

I've a full AMD Desktop pc (R5 2600,RX6600XT 8GB, 16GB Ram), my main use is gaming and editing (video/photo) for fun, aaand breaking my distro as well.

So: Should I try other DE's or change distro at all?

Main goal: Lightweight my distro as much as possible but still customizable and usable (Not gonna use Arch!)

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Installed Mint on my aunt's laptop
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I told my dad I wanted to try out Linux and he gave me this
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Am I the only carzy person here? Or do I have any Slackware friends here?

I installed Slackware in 1995 and while I had some idea what I was doing coming from a *nix background, Slackware is a different beast.
I fell in love with it and kept running it. I have tried different distros over the years, but since around 2010 I've been running Slackware on my main computer.

I see very little love for this wonderful distro here. I can't be the only one.

Edit: Damn, it! Crazy. Not carzy.. Carzy, what is that?

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Addressing UID/GID drift in rpm-ostree and bootc
https://lwn.net/Articles/1018082/

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People who moved to Linux from Windows 11, what are things you forgot to check before switching over?

I grew up with Windows and have worked privately and in my jobs with Windows only. I am on the brink of reinstalling my Home PC with Linux Mint, currently running Windows 11 (hardware fully supported).

I am currently thinking through what I might be missing on "the other side", things that would not work anymore on Linux that I use on Windows.

I mostly use things in the Browser or web-based in general
I do some casual gaming (Trackmania via Steam) a few times a year. I saw a thread that it might work.
I have an M365 subnoscription, I know I would need to use the web-based apps or Libre/Open Office
I read that OneDrive is supported under Linux natively
I have a Brother WLAN printer, i checked and there are Linux drivers
I do some 3D Printing, i checked and there is a Linux version of Bambu Studio
I have a custom built PC with Intel CPU, Nvidia GPU, I read that some drivers need to be downloaded / installed manually, same as in Windows to get fully functionality.
My PC has 5 NTFS formatted storage drives (4 x SSD, 1 x HDD), will i be able to access all existing data from Linux? (I would format 1 SSD to install Linux)

To those who recently (or also longer ago) made the switch, what were things you forgot / were surprised aren't working anymore or made you regret the switch initially?

I ran Mint in a VM and it looks good technically, just the points above are of concern.

What would you recommend to check before pulling the trigger? I am a bit hesitant on Dual Boot as I want the system to "just work", and not some random Windows Update to break Dual Boot.

Thanks for any inputs.



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Projects for my 7 year old

My kid really likes operating systems and setting things up in general. If it involves downloading ISOs, making installation media, going through some kind of command line setup process, editing the registry, etc he’s in love. He finds how-to YT videos, gets obsessed, and tries it on a PC I built for him.

He goes to a scratch class weekly, but isn’t interested in coding at home. He’s just currently really into operating systems and installing stuff.

He’s installed:

chromeos on his pc
another installation of win11 on a virtual hard drive
macOS on a virtual machine
archlinux on a partition
mint on a partition
android development environment
local deepseek
and more etc.

Sometimes I help him a bit but he largely does it all himself.

I’m happy to just keep letting him go nuts and follow his bliss. It’s the best way to learn.

But are there any other chunky projects I could pitch him that would tickle his brain in a similar way to where he is at? He doesn’t really respond to the kind of walled garden kid projects like robot kits etc. He loves the feeling of doing stuff that feels like he is messing with more real world stuff. I wish he would do more of the kid stuff, but it’s really tough to get him into it.

Any ideas?

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Vorarbeiter is here — Flathub's new build service
https://docs.flathub.org/blog/vorarbeiter-is-here

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Booting into installation media shows black screen.

I tried booting into nobara, cachyos, and endeavor all with a ventoy USB stick, but then all showed a black screen when put into media:

* Endeavor was the first I tried, and when I opened it, it went immediately back to the Ventoy grub (and when I tried it outside of the ventoy USB, it didn't even show as bootable)
* Cachyos was able to load it's grub, but when I tried the options, even nomodeset, it showed a black screen after that just stayed there
* Nobara was similar to cachyos in that it loaded grub & when opened it had black screen, except nobara was able to have a cursor in the black that just stayed there.

For context, some UEFI settings

* Intel VTX \[ON\]
* Intel VID \[ON\]
* Secure Boot \[OFF\]
* Boot mode \[UEFI, there are no other options\]

The computer I am trying this on is an acer nitro 5 gaming with gtx 1660. I had no issue installing cachyos on my other computer, so I don't know what is going wrong. It seems like something is not allowing the computer from loading any actual live media (except for grub, for who knows what reason?)

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