Just Wondering

[Mysterious_Loner]

So, I’m considering a migration from Linuxmint to Garuda. The main reason being that Garuda seems like it’s going to be a much easier install(after 1 issue anyways). But, I’m kinda wondering how much confusion I can expect coming from a ubuntu/debian-based distro to Garuda. I’ve already noticed certain tools missing, like ‘Software Manager’ from the system menu(although that might just be because I haven’t actually installed yet, still just on the live install). Any thoughts on what I can expect.

PS Has anyone encountered laptop issues with keyboards not being lit? This doesn’t seem to be lit now, again this might just be for the live install though?

[Mysterious_Loner]

I have to goto work in a few, so I’m not quite ready to install yet… just now getting to the live install after some issues… so please let me know if it’s just the live install has certain things missing.

[SGS]

@Mysterious_Loner

Software Manager

Is pacman, for searching you can use octopi gui.

@Mysterious_Loner

so please let me know if it’s just the live install has certain things missing.

We try again and again, but in vain, we just don’t become clairvoyants.
How are we supposed to know what you might be missing?
Depending on the DE, the maintainer/developer has everything he needs built into his work. If you’re missing something, it’s quite easy to install.

Check this page, and moving to Garuda is easy
https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Pacman/Rosetta

[elite]

One thing to note for updates, always run garuda-update or garuda-update -a for AUR pkgs to be updated at the same time. In terminal. You can also do the first one from garuda assistant. If you do install garuda.

[Burning_Beard]

It’s a layer on Arch, that includes a lot of things you’d go put into Arch, already there, and integrated. If you run into problems, search for Arch, and 99% of the time it’ll work the same.

Browse around /sys/class/leds, and see if you can find the keyboard light. If you can, then there should be some way to map the key(s).

[Yada]

@Mysterious_Loner

how much confusion I can expect coming from a ubuntu

Not that much really, you will adapt really quickly. You can just look for cheatsheets that differentiate Arch from Debian, and vuala you are hooked.

@Mysterious_Loner

certain tools missing, like ‘Software Manager’

A lot of times people think Ubuntu is the Desktop Environment that they are using, not really. Garuda Gnome Edition, will pretty much feel similar to ubuntu, even with the ability to add Gnome Software Cneter which I assume is the “Software manager”, you are referring to.

[Hamster1962]

I came from Linux Mint a few years ago to Garuda. The transition was straightforward, an Arch base is not as difficult as some people make out and its a great learning curve.

[KodeKonnoisseur]

I also came from a debian based distro. This forum is a wealth of information.

I assume you already ran it as a live boot first?

I ran Garuda-Linux in a Clevo laptop and my LED Keyboard did not lightup. In my case, I used what my previous distro used: tuxedo-keyboard. I installed it from Octopi and never had an issue since.

Some Tips:

Use the search tool in here. In the odd chance you cannot find what you are looking for, just google : Garuda Linux (insert issue here).

When asking for help, be as specific as possible with any errors, warnings, specific packages, etc.

Check if your packages is up to date. Partial upgrades are a no no.

Before upgrading or even installing any new packages apps, I personally check in here for any known issues. I also check the build status of the AUR.

Remember it is a rolling-release. there may or maybe not glitches from time to time. Though in my experience, extremely minor and the fixes were within a 24 hour time span (Again my personal experience so far).

Always post your garuda.inxi after your request for help post.

I really enjoy this forum and there is a section that walks you through how to post. Not complicated at all.

As for items missing in live install: in my case, there was no difference and I was able to easily find any thurd party drivers I required.

If you use a NVIDIA be sure to search for that in here before the upgrade as there are helpful posts and articles regarding any of those issues. Same with Bluetooth and Network drivers/issues.

So a warm welcome and when you have time, post your garuda-inxi with specifics about what’s missing and we’ll do our best to help,

[ARClite]

I had an MSI laptop with a Steele Series keyboard. When I moved from Windows to Linux (the distributions tested), the color back light didn’t run. By searching I found a GitHub site that had a linux program called MSIKLM that worked for me.