How can I troubleshoot a Limine BIOS boot failure on a GPT system?
My Gentoo server suddenly stopped booting. It is an HP ProLiant ML310e G8 from 2012 running in legacy BIOS mode, with Gentoo installed on a ZFS RAID-Z1 pool.…
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How can I troubleshoot a BIOS-mode Limine installation that suddenly stopped booting?
My HP ProLiant ML310e G8 server uses legacy BIOS rather than UEFI. It runs Gentoo with ZFS RAID-Z1, and the system boots from a 3.7 GB SD card.…
How much swap should I use with 64 GB of RAM?
I'm running Gentoo on a system with 12 hardware threads and 64 GB of RAM. With that much memory and a relatively low thread count, is swap still…
How Much Swap Should I Use With 64 GB of RAM?
I'm setting up a Gentoo system with 12 hardware threads and 64 GB of memory. With that much RAM and a relatively modest thread count, is swap still…
Recommendations for a Gaming-Friendly Distro Without Systemd
I'm looking for suggestions on a Linux distribution that is suitable for gaming and doesn't utilize systemd. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
Is switching to Gentoo a good idea for my old laptop?
Hey everyone! I'm considering making a switch from Arch Linux to Gentoo on my old Samsung laptop from 2013 or 2014, which has some basic specs: 4GB of…
What’s the Best Minimal Linux Distro for a TTY Setup?
While working on my NixOS configuration, I've been thinking about how much is actually needed for a complete graphical Linux distribution. I have a main PC that I…
Why Isn't MangoHUD Working with Some Games?
I've been creating a YouTube video about the Lenovo Thinkpad T440p and using MangoHUD to monitor fps and performance. While it works fine with some games, I've noticed…
Which is better for deep learning Linux: Gentoo or LFS?
I'm looking to dive deep into Linux and I want to start with a fully manual build to really understand how everything functions. I'm torn between two options:…
How Can I Create My Own Linux-Based Operating System?
I'm curious about the possibility of creating my own OS based on Linux. Is it even feasible to do this? I'd love to hear any tips or suggestions…
Can I Use Linux From Scratch or Gentoo on an Old Android Tablet?
I'm trying to root a cheap Android tablet and want to install Linux on it. I've heard that options like Ubuntu Touch have limited compatibility, so I'm feeling…
How Does Gentoo Claim to Be the Fastest and Most Optimized Distro?
I've been using Arch on my laptop for its customizability, but I recently heard a lot about Gentoo. People say it's incredibly customizable and that it's the 'fastest'…
How is Gentoo considered the "fastest" and "most optimized" Linux distro?
I'm currently using Arch on my laptop because I appreciate the customizability, but I recently learned about Gentoo. I've heard claims that it's the "fastest" and "most optimized"…
What Linux Distro Should I Try As a Beginner?
I'm a bit new to Linux and only have experience with Tails. I'm considering trying one of these distributions: Gentoo, Solus, or Void Linux, but I'm not sure…