Hey everyone! I recently made the switch to Linux, and I've been having some issues with my integrated GPU. I want to create a script that runs on startup before the graphical interface loads. This script should check if the GUI starts successfully and, if not, repeatedly reboot the system until it does. Here are my questions: 1. How can I create a bash or python script to run at startup? 2. How do I ensure it runs before the graphical interface? 3. Is there a specific command to verify the GUI's state? I'm using CachyOS, which is an Arch-based distro. Thanks for your help!
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It sounds like you're on the right track! You'll likely need to set up a custom systemd script to run before the graphical interface loads. Systemd lets you manage how services start, and there's a specific target you can use that's meant for this purpose. Make sure your script waits for the graphical environment to start before proceeding. You might need to check the documentation for specifics since it's been a while since I dealt with that.
Good idea on looking up the docs! It can be tricky, but once you get the hang of it, systemd is super powerful.
Just a heads-up, make sure to follow up with the community where you opened your GPU issue. It's not cool to just ghost them if they're trying to help you out! Sometimes, solutions can come from keeping the dialogue open.
I totally get that! I've actually raised this issue in several forums because I feel like it's related to my integrated GPU. And while they did try to help, nothing has worked so far. That's why I'm exploring this script option.
Exactly! Sometimes you find the answer in unexpected places; don't hesitate to keep sharing updates.
Thanks for the tip! I think I tried something similar before, but I faced an authentication error because the reboot command requires sudo privileges. I'll search for a tutorial on implementing that.