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After upgrading my Linux last time, I've been spending multiple weeks to figure out why hibernation stopped working. I ended up editing pm-hibernate script, in

After upgrading my Linux last time, I've been spending multiple weeks to figure out why hibernation stopped working. I ended up editing pm-hibernate script, inserting debug statements that log stuff to files before the whole system hangs, and rebooting to check what the log files say. The number of computer users who can do the same would be less than 0.1%, to be generous. I forgot when was the last time I had issues with hibernation in Windows or Mac. Sorry, 2022 is not going to be the year of Linux Desktop.

encryptluks2 5y ago
This is really dependent on how you setup/configure your PC. if you are using encryption this can often be the cause.
gravypod 5y ago
For certain distro + hardware it will certainly be. In my opinion, the Steam Deck is going to bring many new desktop users to the table. If Valve has brought their usual polish it will be Linux that 99% of people don't know is backed by a linux kernel (just like with Android). That's the beginning of the adoption and, if Valve is smart, they'll push for OEMs like Framework, System 76, etc to ship laptops with SteamOS 2 on them.
- Shared404 5y ago
  If this happens, and SteamOS becomes one of the main distributions that people know by default, I will be quite happy. With the amount of polish that Valve put's on literally everything they release, I'd be willing to give it a try at least.
arepublicadoceu 5y ago
Yeap, everyone overexcited about Linux improvements either forget or ignore that many hardwares are completely messed up on Linux. My Laptop, for instance, have an issue where the kernel can’t recognize the keycode when the lid closes. I had to write a systemd script to setkeycode to suspend when the lid shutdown. Good luck explaining this to average windows convert that just moved to Linux. Oh, and the brightness function keys doesn’t register at all on my system. I’ve tried everything on the archwiki. So, yeah, if you’re lucky enough to have the right hardware it’s totally the year of Linux, if not, keep waiting

encryptluks2 5y ago

This is really dependent on how you setup/configure your PC. if you are using encryption this can often be the cause.

gravypod 5y ago

For certain distro + hardware it will certainly be. In my opinion, the Steam Deck is going to bring many new desktop users to the table. If Valve has brought their usual polish it will be Linux that 99% of people don't know is backed by a linux kernel (just like with Android). That's the beginning of the adoption and, if Valve is smart, they'll push for OEMs like Framework, System 76, etc to ship laptops with SteamOS 2 on them.

Shared404 5y ago
If this happens, and SteamOS becomes one of the main distributions that people know by default, I will be quite happy. With the amount of polish that Valve put's on literally everything they release, I'd be willing to give it a try at least.

arepublicadoceu 5y ago

Yeap, everyone overexcited about Linux improvements either forget or ignore that many hardwares are completely messed up on Linux. My Laptop, for instance, have an issue where the kernel can’t recognize the keycode when the lid closes. I had to write a systemd script to setkeycode to suspend when the lid shutdown. Good luck explaining this to average windows convert that just moved to Linux. Oh, and the brightness function keys doesn’t register at all on my system. I’ve tried everything on the archwiki. So, yeah, if you’re lucky enough to have the right hardware it’s totally the year of Linux, if not, keep waiting