Installing Pinguy OS Issue
Installing Pinguy OS Issue
Hi, I've set up Pinguy OS on my PC. Initially it works, but during installation it warns about an unsafe swap space. I used the 'swapoff --a' command which resolved the problem and let me continue with the encrypted setup. After finishing the install, I restarted the system but it doesn't boot into Pinguy OS. I see the OS loading screen, choose Pinguy, but nothing happens. My system details are I74790K MSI Gaming 5, 16GB DDR3, 2200MHZ GTX980ti, running on a 256GB SSD. TIA
You'll likely get the most support from their discussion boards. http://forum.pinguyos.com
Consider checking the /etc/fstab settings on another distribution to verify functionality. Before installing, run 'swapoff -all' to ensure the partition is properly configured. You can access a terminal via Ctrl + Alt + F2 for diagnostic assistance.
I organized the instructions and chose an alternative during setup. I handled the partitions myself and it functions now. However, I’m encountering new issues. I shared this on the Pinguy forums, but most threads have many views yet few replies. So I thought it best to contribute here too. I’m using a fresh install or Pinguy (I haven’t used Linux much before). Still facing a few challenges.
Some of these issues seem straightforward fixes, but I’m new to Linux so it’s hard. First, the desktop readout on the right side only shows system usage and running processes—does it need configuration? Second, Steam is refusing to mount a new library folder unless it has execute permissions. Third, my Corsair K40 keyboard and R.A.T 3 mouse aren’t responding properly; I can’t adjust the backlight, though media keys work. Fourth, my 4K monitor isn’t scaling correctly—scrolling to 1080p instead of the intended resolution.
I’m sure most of these can be resolved easily, but I’m still learning Pinguy. Thanks!
First verify the steamapps folder is all lowercase. If not, convert it to lowercase. On Linux, case matters between words like Foo, foo, and FOO. If this doesn’t resolve the issue, you may need to edit /etc/fstab as root using sudo. Open it with your preferred editor and locate the partition entries, adding a comma and 'exec' at the end of each option. For further guidance on fstab, refer to the Arch Wiki (link provided) – it contains extensive details.
For the monitor, refreshing x.org configuration files might be necessary since they are plain text. They are straightforward but the documentation is quite detailed; you might want to save the link for reference.
Which graphics driver are you currently using?