Arch Linux

When using Arch Linux, sometimes the system may break in such a way that it boots into a black screen and doesn’t even allow TTY (terminal) access using typical key combinations like Ctrl + Alt + F2. This can be a frustrating situation especially if you don’t have a bootable USB to access a live environment for troubleshooting. Fortunately, there is a way to recover from this kind of issue using the GRUB bootloader. This article will walk you through how to bypass the graphical boot and access a working terminal by modifying boot parameters directly in GRUB. ...

Sometimes after an update or partial upgrade in Arch Linux, you may run into the following error when trying to use pacman: error while loading shared libraries: libicuuc.so.75: cannot open shared object file: No such file or directory This occurs when the ICU (International Components for Unicode) library has been updated, but pacman is still linked against an older version. Since pacman can’t run without that specific library, you’re effectively locked out of using the package manager in the usual way. ...

Arch Linux is known for its cutting-edge rolling release system, but that often comes with the risk of updates breaking your system. If you’re a new user, encountering a black screen or non-functional graphical interface after a system update can be alarming especially if you don’t know how to perform a downgrade. Fortunately, you can safely restore your system using the Arch Linux Archive and access to a TTY (terminal interface). ...

There are many popular desktop environments for Linux, such as XFCE, KDE Plasma, GNOME, etc. But I have been using the XFCE desktop environment since the beginning of my Linux journey. XFCE is a light and fast desktop environment known for its simplicity and functionality. It also runs smoothly on less powerful hardware, making it a great alternative to older computers or laptops. What is a desktop environment? A desktop environment (DE) in Linux is a collection of software that provides a graphical user interface (GUI). This GUI lets you interact with your Linux system using a mouse and keyboard, making it more user-friendly and visually appealing. DEs typically include a window manager, file manager, panel or taskbar, desktop, and common applications like web browsers and text editors. ...

My first Linux journey started with Kali Linux. Being very interested in cybersecurity, I came to know about Kali Linux and started using it. I used Kali Linux for more than a year. Then I decided to change the distro. I used Ubuntu for eight months, Manjaro for two years, EndeavourOS for three months, and Fedora for one year. But for various reasons, these distros did not seem right for my needs. Then I started using Linux Mint. Such a beautiful, lightweight, and amazing distro captured my mind. I have been using Linux Mint for four years with the Xfce Desktop Environment. If I ever have time, I will try to write about Linux Mint. ...