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# Arch Linux
[Arch Linux](https://archlinux.org/) is a rolling-release, general-purpose
[Linux](/wiki/linux.md)
[Arch Linux](https://archlinux.org/) is a rolling-release, general-purpose [Linux](/wiki/linux.md)
distribution.
The package manager of Arch Linux is generally
[Pacman and various possible AUR ones](/wiki/linux/package_manager/pacman_and_aur.md).
## Package Manager and AUR
Arch Linux uses the
[pacman](/wiki/linux/package_manager/pacman_and_aur.md) package
manager.
Arch Linux uses the [pacman](/wiki/linux/package_manager/pacman_and_aur.md) package manager.
An additional repository for user made software exists.
It is called Arch User Repository (AUR).
The Arch User Repositories (AUR) features community-made packages that can be
installed with different
[package manager for that purpose](/wiki/linux/package_manager/pacman_and_aur.md).
The Arch User Repositories (AUR) features community-made packages that can be installed with
different [package manager for that purpose](/wiki/linux/package_manager/pacman_and_aur.md).
## Installation
The installation of a basic Arch Linux system is described in the
[installation entry](/wiki/linux/arch-linux/installation.md).
The entry features a guide to install a system with a X server setup aswell as
programs for the most used tasks on a system.
The entry features a guide to install a system with a X server setup as well as programs for the
most used tasks on a system.
### Create Installation Medium
For the installation usage of a simple USB key is advised.
This has to be flashed with the Arch ISO.
The ISO file can be found on the
[official website](https://www.archlinux.org/download/).
The ISO file can be found on the [official website](https://www.archlinux.org/download/).
The iso can be written on an USB-stick using the command
`dd bs=4M if=<path to ISO> of=/dev/sdx conv=fsync oflag=direct status=progress`.
`<path to ISO>` points the command to the location of the ISO file.
@@ -39,21 +34,21 @@ Alternatively a [Ventoy stick can be created](/wiki/ventoy.md) which can contain
## Usage
The following section describes various ways to use and improve the usage of
the Arch Linux operating system.
The following section describes various ways to use and improve the usage of the Arch Linux
operating system.
### Recommended Practices
The following articles describe steps to undertake to harden the system security
or setups and installation that are recommended for Arch Linux.
The following articles describe steps to undertake to harden the system security or setups and
installation that are recommended for Arch Linux.
#### Enable Microcode Updates
The microcode of Intel and AMD CPUs can be automatically updated by installing
the `amd-ucode` or `intel-ucode` package depending on your CPU.
The microcode of Intel and AMD CPUs can be automatically updated by installing the `amd-ucode` or
`intel-ucode` package depending on your CPU.
Not all processors are supported, especially old ones can lead to problems.
It has to be confirmed that the processor is supported, if this is not the case
is possible for the next steps to break the functionality of the bootloader.
It has to be confirmed that the processor is supported, if this is not the case is possible for
the next steps to break the functionality of the bootloader.
The following part assumes the system is installed with
[UEFI bootloader](/wiki/linux/arch-linux/installation.md#10-install-and-configure-uefi-bootloader)
@@ -87,8 +82,8 @@ On some systems there are home or boot file system that have to be mounted on `/
`/mnt/home` after mounting the root file system.
Afterward, use `arch-chroot /mnt` to get into the not bootable system.
Now the command line of the system can be accessed for troubleshooting.
After troubleshooting `exit` the system and [unmount](/wiki/linux/disk-management.md#mounting) all previously
mounted file systems and try to boot back into the system.
After troubleshooting `exit` the system and [unmount](/wiki/linux/disk-management.md#mounting) all
previously mounted file systems and try to boot back into the system.
If the system broke during an update then the easiest way to fix it, is by running the same update
command again.
@@ -112,11 +107,11 @@ To fix this generate the initial ramdisk manually as described in
There is a known problem described in the Arch Linux forums by
[TheRealNubby](https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=300292) where the system goes into a
perceived freeze after the boot process.
This problem seems to be most prevalent on systems that use an [Nvidia](/wiki/nvidia.md) GPU
since its only known occurences were found on Nvidia GTX 1080 GPUs.
This problem seems to be most prevalent on systems that use an [Nvidia](/wiki/nvidia.md) GPU since
its only known occurences were found on Nvidia GTX 1080 GPUs.
The boot screen will not show any errors and when
[troubleshooting using a installation medium](#troubleshooting-setup-for-not-bootable-systems)
logs like [the ones of SystemD](/wiki/linux/systemd.md#retrieving-the-systemd-logs) will look
logs like [the ones of systemd](/wiki/linux/systemd.md#retrieving-the-systemd-logs) will look
normal and won't show any errors.
In this case there is the possibility that logging into Arch Linux blindly will work.

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# Arch installation with LUKS encryption and LVM
This guide is based upon a
[german arch wiki article](https://wiki.archlinux.de/title/Installation_mit_UEFI_und_Verschl%C3%BCsselung).
[German arch wiki article](https://wiki.archlinux.de/title/Installation_mit_UEFI_und_Verschl%C3%BCsselung).
For encryption [dm-crypt](/wiki/linux/dm-crypt.md) is used.
Inside the encrypted partition a logical volume will be created with
[LVM](/wiki/linux/lvm.md).
@@ -25,9 +25,9 @@ Ahead of the installation an Arch boot-stick has to be created as described in
After that the USB can be plugged in the system on which Arch should be installed.
Boot the target system and select `Boot Arch Linux (x86_64)`.
If you need to set the keyboard layout to anything other than english you can
If you need to set the keyboard layout to anything other than English you can
temporarily do so by using the `loadkeys` command.
This has to be followed by your country id (for example a german keyboard layout
This has to be followed by your country id (for example a German keyboard layout
would be `de`,`de-latin1` or `de-latin1-nodeadkeys`).
## 2. Formatting of the target drive
@@ -137,7 +137,7 @@ Exit `iwctl`.
## 7. Set Region and Language
- `echo LANG=en\_US.UTF-8 > /etc/locale.conf` - Assign system Language to be
english (you can use other languages, look into the `/etc/locale.gen` for a list of all available languages)
English (you can use other languages, look into the `/etc/locale.gen` for a list of all available languages)
- `vim /etc/locale.gen` - Assigning system language by uncomment the lines
depending on your needs.
In this example:
@@ -151,7 +151,7 @@ en_US.UTF-8 UTF-8
- `ln -sf /usr/share/zoneinfo/Europe/Berlin /etc/localtime` - set your timezone
(select the first file accordingly to your location)
- `ntpdate -q 0.de.pool.ntp.org` - sync the time and date with
[NTP](/wiki/linux/ntp.md) (note that a german time server is used and
[NTP](/wiki/linux/ntp.md) (note that a German time server is used and
depending on the needs a adjustments should be made)
## 8. Configure and create kernel-image
@@ -254,8 +254,8 @@ partition, take a look at the according section in
[the dm-crypt article](/wiki/linux/dm-crypt.md).
After installing [xorg windows system](/wiki/linux/x_window_system.md) the language of it will be
english by default.
To change it - in this example to german - run the following command.
English by default.
To change it - in this example to German - run the following command.
```sh
localectl --no-convert set-x11-keymap de pc105 deadgraveacute

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```
The two former commands will only work if called on each startup.
The easiest way to do this is by using [SystemD](/wiki/linux/systemd.md).
The easiest way to do this is by using [systemd](/wiki/linux/systemd.md).
The following will work analogously to the path explained in
[the corresponding section of the SystemD entry](/wiki/linux/systemd.md#run-command-on-boot).
[the corresponding section of the systemd entry](/wiki/linux/systemd.md#run-command-on-boot).
Run the following command to edit the configuration file for the newly created EasyEffect service.
@@ -88,8 +88,8 @@ By default, EasyEffects processes all input and output streams.
This includes [loopback devices](/wiki/linux/pipewire.md#virtual-devices) with which it may lead to
some problems - for example
[problems with virtual devices](/wiki/linux/pipewire.md#problems-with-input-an-output-of-loopback-devices).
It can be disabled and re-enabled in the `Preferences` under `Audio` by deselecting or selecting the
switches for `Process all output streams` and `Process all input streams`.
It can be disabled and re-enabled in the `Preferences` under `Audio` by deselecting or selecting
the switches for `Process all output streams` and `Process all input streams`.
#### Recommended Presets
@@ -97,4 +97,4 @@ The following is a list of presets that have been tested and only need slight co
adjust them to the specific system.
- [tiyns voice input preset](https://github.com/tiyn/dotfiles/blob/master/.config/easyeffects/input/voice.json)
is a list of different effects to achieve an enhanced quality of microphone sound for speach.
is a list of different effects to achieve an enhanced quality of microphone sound for speech.

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The following is a list of available init services.
- [SystemD](/wiki/linux/systemd.md) is most common among linux systems.
- [systemd](/wiki/linux/systemd.md) is most common among linux systems.

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## Setup
On most linux distributions LightDM can be installed with the `lemurs` package.
On most [Linux](/wiki/linux.md) distributions LightDM can be installed with the `lemurs` package.
This setup needs an `xsession`.
An alternative to this is using `xinitrc` as an `xsession`.
The process of this is desribed in the
This setup needs a `xsession`.
An alternative to this is using `xinitrc` as a `xsession`.
The process of this is described in the
[display manager entry](/wiki/linux/display_managers.md#use-xinitrc-as-xsession).
Make sure to have a working `xsession` or `xinitrc`.
If you are not sure about it, use the tests provided in the penultimate step.
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ This can be done by using one or both of the following commands.
systemctl start lemurs.service
```
Finally, the [SystemD](/wiki/linux/systemd.md) lightdm service needs to be enabled and reboot the
Finally, the [systemd](/wiki/linux/systemd.md) `lightdm` service needs to be enabled and reboot the
system.
```sh

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[LightDM](https://github.com/canonical/lightdm/) is a lightweight GUI
[display manager](/wiki/linux/display_managers.md).
It is available for both [X](/wiki/linux/x_window_system.md) and Wayland.
It is available for both [X](/wiki/linux/x_window_system.md) and [Wayland](/wiki/linux/wayland.md).
## Setup
On most linux distributions LightDM can be installed with the `lightdm` package.
On most [Linux](/wiki/linux.md) distributions LightDM can be installed with the `lightdm` package.
Additionally, `lightdm-gtk-greeter` and `xorg-server-xephyr` are recommended.
This setup will work with [LightDM-GTK-Greeter](#lightdm-gtk-greeter) which is the default greeter.
If another greeter is to be chosen `lightdm-gtk-greeter` does not have to be installed, but an
@@ -15,9 +15,9 @@ For a guide on how to set the greeter navigate to the [greeter section](#greeter
This section will also discuss various other greeters like the
[LightDM-Mini-Greeter](#lightdm-mini-greeter).
This setup needs an `xsession`.
An alternative to this is using `xinitrc` as an `xsession`.
The process of this is desribed in the
A system with [the X window system](/wiki/linux/x_window_system.md) setup needs a `xsession`.
An alternative to this is using `xinitrc` as a `xsession`.
The process of this is described in the
[display manager entry](/wiki/linux/display_managers.md#use-xinitrc-as-xsession).
Make sure to have a working `xsession` or `xinitrc`.
If you are not sure about it, use the tests provided in the penultimate step.
@@ -26,9 +26,26 @@ Then edit the config file `~/.dmrc` and edit the file to the following contents.
```txt
[Desktop]
Session=xinitrc
Session=default
```
Then create a symbolic link for a default session.
```sh
ln -s /usr/share/xsessions/xinitrc.desktop /usr/share/xsessions/default.desktop
```
For a [Wayland](/wiki/linux/wayland.md) do the same for your compositor and replace `<session>`
with it.
For example in case the system is set up with [the DWL compositor](/wiki/linux/suckless.md)
`<session>` has to be removed with `dwl.desktop` and for Sway it will be `sway.desktop`.
Check which session is created by your compositor.
```sh
ln -s /usr/share/wayland-sessions/<session> /usr/share/wayland-sessions/default.desktop
```
Before finishing the setup the functionality should be tested.
This can be done by using one or both of the following commands.
@@ -37,7 +54,7 @@ lightdm --test-mode --debug
systemctl start lightdm.service
```
Finally, the [SystemD](/wiki/linux/systemd.md) lightdm service needs to be enabled and reboot the
Finally, the [systemd](/wiki/linux/systemd.md) `lightdm` service needs to be enabled and reboot the
system.
```sh
@@ -48,7 +65,7 @@ reboot
## Greeters
LightDM features the option to choose between many different greeters.
This section focusses on various greeters.
This section focuses on various greeters.
The greeter can be set with the option `greeter-session` under the section `[Seat:*]` in the file
`/etc/lightdm/lightdm.conf`.
@@ -67,7 +84,7 @@ If no `greeter-session` is set the default will fall back to the
The [LightDM-GTK-Greeter](https://github.com/Xubuntu/lightdm-gtk-greeter) is the default greeter
for LightDM.
This is the default [greeter](#greeters) of [GTK](/wiki/linux/gtk.md) but others may be chosen.
This is the default [greeter](#greeters) of [GTK](/wiki/linux/gtk.md), but others may be chosen.
### LightDM-Mini-Greeter
@@ -79,8 +96,7 @@ For the LightDM-Mini-Greeter to work correctly some settings have to be set in t
The following lines show an example of this file.
The most important changes have been done to set the `user` under `[greeter]`
and `background-image` under `[greeter-theme]`.
The background image path can vary, but lightdm has to be able to access the
image.
The background image path can vary, but LightDM has to be able to access the image.
```txt
# LightDM Mini Greeter Configuration
@@ -179,5 +195,5 @@ This section will focus on errors and the fixing of errors of LightDM.
### Bypass LightDM on Error
If it comes to problems that deny the login it can be useful to switch to another tty.
If it comes to problems that deny the login it can be useful to switch to another TTY.
This can be done by hitting the key combination `CTRL+ALT+F2`.

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systemctl start ly.service
```
Finally, the [SystemD](/wiki/linux/systemd.md) Ly service needs to be enabled and reboot the
Finally, the [systemd](/wiki/linux/systemd.md) Ly service needs to be enabled and reboot the
system.
```sh

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## Troubleshooting
This section focusses on the troubleshooting of situations where the system does not connect
This section focuses on the troubleshooting of situations where the system does not connect
correctly.
### Restarting and Reenabling Wi-Fi
A useful chain of commands is the following.
It will restart the [SystemD](/wiki/linux/systemd.md) service and enable the Wi-Fi device.
It will restart the [systemd](/wiki/linux/systemd.md) service and enable the Wi-Fi device.
```sh
systemctl restart NetworkManager

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used.
The following command is an example for a one time sync.
Note that the server has to be changed for different time zones.
In this case a german time server is used.
In this case a German time-server is used.
```sh
ntpdate ptbtime1.ptb.de

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On some operating systems like [Arch Linux](/wiki/linux/arch-linux.md) the newer versions of
drivers are not compatible with Pascal GPUs anymore as explained in
[the german Arch forum](https://www.archlinux.de/news/35689-Nvidia-Treiber-ab-Version-590-stellen-den-Support-fuer-Pascal-GPUs-ein).
[the German Arch forum](https://www.archlinux.de/news/35689-Nvidia-Treiber-ab-Version-590-stellen-den-Support-fuer-Pascal-GPUs-ein).
This is due to the drop of support for these cards from Nvidias site.
If Pascal-GPUs are still used some minor changes need to be performed and some packets need to be
replaced.

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The following hook will use [reflector](https://xyne.dev/projects/reflector/) to update the pacman
mirrorlist.
It will use german mirrors (`-c de`), will list the fastest 15 mirrors (`-n 15`) and only do so if
It will use German mirrors (`-c de`), will list the fastest 15 mirrors (`-n 15`) and only do so if
the mirror was online in the last 24 hours (`-a 24`).
It was found in a
[reddit post by IBNash](https://www.reddit.com/r/archlinux/comments/dsnu81/hear_ye_archers_share_your_pacman_hooks/)

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# SystemD
# systemd
SystemD is an [init system](/wiki/linux/init.md) for Linux systems.
systemd is an [init system](/wiki/linux/init.md) for Linux systems.
It is used for service configuration and startup.
## Usage
@@ -54,9 +54,9 @@ Logs of the last start of the service can be found by running `systemctl status
Additionally, the `--user` flag can be set to start the service only for the current user.
### Retrieving the SystemD Logs
### Retrieving the systemd Logs
SystemD logs can easily be found using the `journalctl` command.
systemd logs can easily be found using the `journalctl` command.
One of the most notable usages of the command is for checking the logs of the previous boot.
This can be achieved by running the following command.
@@ -117,7 +117,7 @@ sudo systemctl restart systemd-logind
## Troubleshooting
This section focusses on errors that correspond to the SystemD software.
This section focusses on errors that correspond to the systemd software.
### Timed Out Waiting for Device `/dev/tpmrm0`

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radio devices.
Afterward, the TLP [service](/wiki/linux/systemd.md#startstopenabledisable-a-service) needs to be
started and enabled.
In contrast to other
[SystemD services](/wiki/linux/systemd.md#startstopenabledisable-a-service) this
can be done by running `sudo tlp start` and running `systemctl enable tlp.service`.
In contrast to other [systemd services](/wiki/linux/systemd.md#startstopenabledisable-a-service)
this can be done by running `sudo tlp start` and running `systemctl enable tlp.service`.
## Configure Battery Charge Thresholds
There are two battery charge thresholds.
The first is `START_CHARGE_THRESH` this threshold contains the battery charge
level below which charging will begin.
The first is `START_CHARGE_THRESH` this threshold contains the battery charge level below which
charging will begin.
`STOP_CHARGE_TRESH` is the second threshold.
It describes up to which level the battery will be charged.
Battery charge thresholds are used to limit the charging of the battery to
extend the battery life.
Battery charge thresholds are used to limit the charging of the battery to extend the battery life.
Thresholds can be set in the file `/etc/tlp.conf`.
Search and edit the following lines according to your needs.
@@ -33,4 +31,4 @@ START_CHARGE_THRESH_BAT0=75
STOP_CHARGE_THRESH_BAT0=80
```
This can also be achieved by using [tp-battery-mode](/wiki/linux/battery_saving.md#programs)
This can also be achieved by using [tp-battery-mode](/wiki/linux/battery_saving.md#programs).

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modprobe v4l2loopback card_label='V4L2 Loopback' video_nr=7 exclusive_caps=1
```
`video_nr=7` states the device path to use with v4l2loopback - in this case
`/dev/video7`.
`video_nr=7` states the device path to use with v4l2loopback - in this case `/dev/video7`.
This can be changed according to the needs.
It is important that the device is not already in use by another application.
@@ -46,8 +45,8 @@ modprobe v4l2loopback card_label='OBS Virtual Camera','IP Webcam' video_nr=7,8 e
### Create Permanent V4L2 Devices
For an automatic start at boot via [SystemD](/wiki/linux/systemd.md) a service can be created - as
described in [the SystemD entry](/wiki/linux/systemd.md#run-command-on-boot).
For an automatic start at boot via [systemd](/wiki/linux/systemd.md) a service can be created - as
described in [the systemd entry](/wiki/linux/systemd.md#run-command-on-boot).
For v4l2loopback create the file `/etc/systemd/system/v4l2loopback.service` containing the
following lines.

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### Restarting WPA Supplicant
Most of the problems regarding WPA Supplicant can be fixed by restarting the
[SystemD](/wiki/linux/systemd.md) service with the following command.
[systemd](/wiki/linux/systemd.md) service with the following command.
```sh
systemctl restart wpa_supplicant

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# X Window System
X Window System - also called X and X11 according to the current version - is a protocoll for
handling the display of the most unix-like operating systems.
[Xorg](https://www.x.org/wiki/) is the most used implementation of the X protocoll.
X Window System - also called X and X11 according to the current version - is a protocol for
handling the display of the most Unix-like operating systems.
[X.Org](https://www.x.org/wiki/) is the most used implementation of the X protocol.
It is maintained by the [X.Org Foundation](https://x.org/wiki/).
## Usage
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ The screen can be run by simply running the following command.
slock
```
By default this will not be run automatically when the computer goes into sleep.
By default, this will not be run automatically when the computer goes into sleep.
This can be changed by installing and using `xss-lock` like the following example shows.
```sh
@@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ For this navigate to the [corresponding section](#turning-off-the-screen).
Windows can be killed with the utility `xkill`.
Depending on the [distribution](/wiki/linux.md#distributions) used it maybe has to be installed.
It often is bundled in a package named `xorg-xkill`.
It is often bundled in a package named `xorg-xkill`.
By running `xkill` the mouse cursor will turn into an x.
With the mouse the window to close can then be selected.
@@ -87,7 +87,7 @@ EndSection
This section describes the handling of keyboards by X.
##### Change Keyboardlayout
##### Change Keyboard Layout
To temporarily change the layout of the keyboard just run `setxkbmap <your preferred layout>`.
For a permanent change run `localectl set-x11-keymap <your preferred layout>`.
@@ -107,7 +107,7 @@ layouts.
In many languages there are ligatures (for example `œ`) and diacritics (for example `ç`).
An easy way to write them is by using the compose button.
Using the compose button these special symbols can be composed from their parts.
Using the compose button these special symbols can be composed of their parts.
The `ç` can be written by chaining compose with `,` and `c`.
The `œ` can be written by chaining compose with `o` and `e`.
There are many other diacritics and ligatures that can be written this way.
@@ -115,8 +115,8 @@ There are many other diacritics and ligatures that can be written this way.
To temporarily set up a compose key the following command can be used.
It will set the given key `<compose>` (for example the right control key with `rctrl`) to act as
the compose key when tapped.
`<layout>` specifies the layout of the keymap (for example german with `de`).
If it is omitted the english `en` layout will be set.
`<layout>` specifies the layout of the keymap (for example German with `de`).
If it is omitted the English `en` layout will be set.
```sh
setxkbmap -layout <layout> -option compose:<compose>
@@ -158,7 +158,7 @@ EndSection
```
Another option to do this is by using the command `xset`.
An example for this are the follwing commands which will enable the screensaver to act upon 10
An example for this are the following commands which will enable the screensaver to act upon 10
minutes of inactivity.
```sh
@@ -166,7 +166,7 @@ xset s on
xset s 600
```
For more informations on this visit the
For more information on this visit the
[Arch wiki](https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Session_lock#DPMS).
##### Adjust DPI and UI Scale
@@ -181,7 +181,7 @@ Xft.dpi: 100
```
Afterward, `~/.config/xorg/xpcspec` needs to be sourced in the `~/.xinitrc` file.
For this to work the following line needs to be added into the `~/.xinitrc` file .
For this to work the following line needs to be added into the `~/.xinitrc` file.
```sh
[ -f "$HOME/.config/xorg/xpcspec" ] && xrdb -merge "$HOME/.config/xorg/xpcspec"
@@ -205,7 +205,7 @@ As written by
there are two ways to change this property.
If the change is only needed temporarily
`xinput set-prop <id> "libinput Middle Emulation Enabled" <flag>` can be run.
`<id>` is the identifier of the mouse and <flag> is `0` for disabling and `1` for enabling the
`<id>` is the identifier of the mouse and `<flag>` is `0` for disabling and `1` for enabling the
middle mouse button.
For permanent change of the property a change or addition to
`/etc/X11/xorg.conf.d/40-libinput.conf` can be made.
@@ -241,7 +241,7 @@ For that search for the package `xdg-desktop-portal` or a similar named one usin
[package manager](/wiki/linux/package_manager.md).
If it is installed check if it starts up correctly by using the command
`systemctl --user status xdg-desktop-portal` as described in the
[SystemD entry](/wiki/linux/systemd.md#startstopenabledisable-a-service-and-retrieve-its-logs).
[systemd entry](/wiki/linux/systemd.md#startstopenabledisable-a-service-and-retrieve-its-logs).
A possible error is `cannot open display` as it was described and fixed by rockzombie2 and V1del in
an [Arch Linux](/wiki/linux/arch-linux.md)
@@ -253,7 +253,7 @@ systemctl --user import-environment DISPLAY XAUTHORITY
systemctl --user restart xdg-desktop-portal
```
If that works make sure the Xorg configs are sourced for users aswell.
If that works make sure the X configs are sourced for users as well.
It is possible that the following code block is missing in the local `.xinitrc`.
This would create similar errors to the ones experienced.