This is a screenshot of the UI taken inside a QEMU environment.

Hey everyone! Like a lot of you, I dual-boot Windows and Linux. But I recently got incredibly frustrated with how stiff, outdated, and difficult to theme standard bootloaders like rEFInd and GRUB feel. I wanted something that looked like it actually belonged in 2026.

So, I built MBL (Modern BootLoader).

It is a brand new, fully functional UEFI bootloader written entirely in Rust.

✨ The Tech Specs:

• Built on the uefi-rs framework in a pure no_std environment.
• Incredibly lightweight (the compiled .efi payload is only ~600KB).
• Dynamically parses your EFI System Partition to auto-detect Windows and Linux boot entries.
• Custom, ground-up UI rendering directly to the GOP framebuffer (no OS-level graphical frameworks).

🚀 Looking for Beta Testers! I just published the v0.1.0-beta.1 release on GitHub. I've got it running flawlessly on bare-metal hardware and QEMU, but I need people to help me test it across different motherboards!

• GitHub Repo & Release: https://github.com/Z3taZer0/MBL--ModernBootLoader-/releases/tag/v0.1.0-beta.1
• I included PowerShell scripts (deploy_internal.ps1 and deploy_usb.ps1) so you can test it safely from a USB drive without touching your internal disk.

🛠️ What's Next: Since it's a beta, I'm still actively building out features. Next on the roadmap:

1. Writing a no_std image decoder to render custom OS icons next to the text entries.
2. Full custom theme support.
3. Native Secure Boot integration (right now, you just have to manually sign it with your own MOK keys, or disable Secure Boot to test it).

Let me know what you think, and if you find any bugs, please drop an issue on the GitHub!

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Hey guys, really hope I can get a little push here.

ive got a Lenovo Legion 7i with an RTX 4080 and two SSDs. I’m really want to go linux. thinking about installing Linux on the second SSD and dual-booting so I can keep Windows around in case I need it for specific apps, or until I just get experienced enough to delete windows completely.

the goals: I would like

Maximum performance

No spyware / minimal telemetry

Stable drivers

Good NVIDIA support

Gaming compatibility (Steam/Proton)

I play alot of steam lol, also with some emulators..

I’ve been looking at:

Pop!_OS

Ubuntu

and

Fedora

I’d prefer to ditch Windows entirely, but I’m worried about losing access to certain Windows only programs. For those who’ve made the jump on similar hardware:

Is dual boot on a second SSD the best route?

Which distro would you recommend?

Something clean, I guess a similar way it operates to windows just way less heavy.

I’ve been wanting to switch for a while and just keep putting it off. Looking for real world advice from people running Linux full-time on similar setups..

Thanks for the time. I really appreciate it. Whatever you guys comment I'm going to have it installed this afternoon

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Rocket League confirmed that Easy Anti Cheat is coming to Rocket League in April with season 22. They also confirmed that playing on Steam Deck and Linux will still be supported:

https://x.com/rl\_status/status/2023456459091308703?s=46

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I have recently made the change from windows to Pop!_OS as I am new to the linux landscape and am trying to get all my usual games installed.

The one I am having the most issue is Red Dead Redemption II, specifically trying to get the rockstar launcher to load.

I have followed the usual steps on most tutorials regarding loading the launcher through steam, however when I load the launcher it only loads the Scan for installations pop up as seen in photo attached, if any help can be provided it would be greatly appreciated as I have repeated all the steps with a fresh download of the .exe file of the rockstar launcher everytime.

Many thanks

https://preview.redd.it/g0l44dvjlwjg1.png?width=1920&format=png&auto=webp&s=b1cce9cdfed99f48f0826fcb34a98aa22150647f

I also do not know what the white rockstar popup is so if anyone could advise, would also be appreciated

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Hey yall I have trouble figuring out how to fix discord rich presence on my updated arch linux system. While Vesktop (the git version installed via the aur) does detect the games i'm currently playing (Image 1) it does not show details of whats happening ingame (Example in Image 2). Now my question is if fixing this is even possible on Linux? Has anyone of you successfully fixed this or is it just a limitation from games running via proton?

Image 1

Image 2

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Hi everyone,

I'm using ProtonPlus to manage my GE-Proton versions. I've already downloaded the latest GE-Proton for Steam, and I noticed that when I check the "Wine version" settings in Lutris, this version already appears in the list.

My question is: Do I need to go back into ProtonPlus and specifically download GE-Proton under the "Lutris" tab as well? I’m trying to save disk space and don't want to have two identical copies of the same GE-Proton version. Since Lutris already "sees" the Steam version, is it safe to just use that one, or does Lutris require its own specific installation for compatibility?

Thanks in advance!

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Hey guys,

my PC has been running fine since the beginning last year, in August I upgraded my 6800xt to a 9070xt, and it has been running stable since then. Now my PC randomly crashes in game, the screen freezes, and I have to hard reset the PC. I have looked at the logs and found the error message: 0000:03:00.0: amdgpu: ring gfx_0.0.0 timeout, signaled seq=54885, emitted seq=54887

and also: SMU driver if version not matched

I tried updating bazzite, used the testing branch and also tried cashy OS all with the same errors. I tried updating the bios to the newest version, enabled rebar, enabling/disabling pbo (these were all things I read online that they could help) and I also ran a memtest86 without any errors.

Thanks in advance for any help

System information:

• OS: Bazzite 43.20260212: Stable (Gnome)
• Kernel: 6.17.7
• Mesa: 26.0.0-1
• CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7700
• GPU: AMD Radeon RX 9070XT

Here is the full output of Journalctl:

Feb 15 21:19:47 bazzite.fritz.box kernel: amdgpu 0000:03:00.0: amdgpu: Dumping IP State Feb 15 21:19:47 bazzite.fritz.box kernel: amdgpu 0000:03:00.0: amdgpu: Dumping IP State Completed Feb 15 21:19:47 bazzite.fritz.box kernel: amdgpu 0000:03:00.0: amdgpu: [drm] AMDGPU device coredump file has been created Feb 15 21:19:47 bazzite.fritz.box kernel: amdgpu 0000:03:00.0: amdgpu: [drm] Check your /sys/class/drm/card1/device/devcoredump/data Feb 15 21:19:47 bazzite.fritz.box kernel: amdgpu 0000:03:00.0: amdgpu: ring gfx_0.0.0 timeout, signaled seq=54885, emitted seq=54887 Feb 15 21:19:47 bazzite.fritz.box kernel: amdgpu 0000:03:00.0: amdgpu: Process re8.exe pid 9686 thread vkd3d_queue pid 9718 Feb 15 21:19:47 bazzite.fritz.box kernel: amdgpu 0000:03:00.0: amdgpu: Starting gfx_0.0.0 ring reset Feb 15 21:19:50 bazzite.fritz.box kernel: amdgpu 0000:03:00.0: amdgpu: MES(1) failed to respond to msg=RESET Feb 15 21:19:50 bazzite.fritz.box kernel: amdgpu 0000:03:00.0: amdgpu: failed to reset legacy queue Feb 15 21:19:50 bazzite.fritz.box kernel: amdgpu 0000:03:00.0: amdgpu: reset via MES failed and try pipe reset -110 Feb 15 21:19:50 bazzite.fritz.box kernel: amdgpu 0000:03:00.0: amdgpu: The CPFW hasn't support pipe reset yet. Feb 15 21:19:50 bazzite.fritz.box kernel: amdgpu 0000:03:00.0: amdgpu: Ring gfx_0.0.0 reset failed Feb 15 21:19:50 bazzite.fritz.box kernel: amdgpu 0000:03:00.0: amdgpu: GPU reset begin! Feb 15 21:19:54 bazzite.fritz.box kernel: amdgpu 0000:03:00.0: amdgpu: failed to suspend display audio Feb 15 21:19:54 bazzite.fritz.box systemd-logind[1377]: Power key pressed short. Feb 15 21:19:54 bazzite.fritz.box systemd-logind[1377]: The system will suspend now! Feb 15 21:19:54 bazzite.fritz.box ModemManager[1440]: <msg> [sleep-monitor-systemd] system is about to suspend Feb 15 21:19:54 bazzite.fritz.box ModemManager[1440]: <msg> [sleep-monitor-systemd] ready to sleep; dropping inhibitor Feb 15 21:19:54 bazzite.fritz.box NetworkManager[1578]: <info> [1771186794.4876] manager: sleep: sleep requested (sleeping: no enabled: yes) Feb 15 21:19:54 bazzite.fritz.box NetworkManager[1578]: <info> [1771186794.4878] manager: NetworkManager state is now DISABLED (ASLEEP) Feb 15 21:19:54 bazzite.fritz.box steam[4747]: Game Recording - Closing timeline on system suspend [gameid=1196590][bg_recording=false] Feb 15 21:19:54 bazzite.fritz.box systemd-logind[1377]: Power key pressed short. Feb 15 21:19:56 bazzite.fritz.box kernel: amdgpu 0000:03:00.0: amdgpu: MES(1) failed to respond to msg=REMOVE_QUEUE Feb 15 21:19:56 bazzite.fritz.box kernel: amdgpu 0000:03:00.0: amdgpu: failed to unmap legacy queue Feb 15 21:19:59 bazzite.fritz.box kernel: amdgpu 0000:03:00.0: amdgpu: MES(1) failed to respond to msg=REMOVE_QUEUE Feb 15 21:19:59 bazzite.fritz.box kernel: amdgpu 0000:03:00.0: amdgpu: failed to unmap legacy queue Feb 15 21:19:59 bazzite.fritz.box systemd-logind[1377]: Delay lock is active (UID 1000/Winkler, PID 4232/gnome-shell) but inhibitor timeout is reached. Feb 15 21:19:59 bazzite.fritz.box systemd[1]: Reached target sleep.target - Sleep. Feb 15 21:19:59 bazzite.fritz.box systemd[1]: Starting systemd-suspend.service - System Suspend... Feb 15 21:20:01 bazzite.fritz.box kernel: amdgpu 0000:03:00.0: amdgpu: MES(1) failed to respond to msg=REMOVE_QUEUE Feb 15 21:20:01 bazzite.fritz.box kernel: amdgpu 0000:03:00.0: amdgpu: failed to unmap legacy queue Feb 15 21:20:03 bazzite.fritz.box kernel: amdgpu 0000:03:00.0: amdgpu: MES(1) failed to respond to msg=REMOVE_QUEUE Feb 15 21:20:03 bazzite.fritz.box kernel: amdgpu 0000:03:00.0: amdgpu: failed to unmap legacy queue Feb 15 21:20:06 bazzite.fritz.box kernel: amdgpu 0000:03:00.0: amdgpu: MES(1) failed to respond to msg=REMOVE_QUEUE Feb 15 21:20:06 bazzite.fritz.box kernel: amdgpu 0000:03:00.0: amdgpu: failed to unmap legacy queue Feb 15 21:20:08 bazzite.fritz.box kernel: amdgpu 0000:03:00.0: amdgpu: MES(1) failed to respond to msg=REMOVE_QUEUE Feb 15 21:20:08 bazzite.fritz.box kernel: amdgpu 0000:03:00.0: amdgpu: failed to unmap legacy queue Feb 15 21:20:08 bazzite.fritz.box kernel: [drm:gfx_v12_0_hw_fini [amdgpu]] *ERROR* failed to halt cp gfx Feb 15 21:20:08 bazzite.fritz.box kernel: amdgpu 0000:03:00.0: amdgpu: MODE1 reset Feb 15 21:20:08 bazzite.fritz.box kernel: amdgpu 0000:03:00.0: amdgpu: GPU mode1 reset Feb 15 21:20:08 bazzite.fritz.box kernel: amdgpu 0000:03:00.0: amdgpu: GPU smu mode1 reset Feb 15 21:20:09 bazzite.fritz.box kernel: amdgpu 0000:03:00.0: amdgpu: GPU reset succeeded, trying to resume Feb 15 21:20:09 bazzite.fritz.box kernel: amdgpu 0000:03:00.0: amdgpu: PCIE GART of 512M enabled (table at 0x00000083DAB00000). Feb 15 21:20:09 bazzite.fritz.box kernel: amdgpu 0000:03:00.0: amdgpu: VRAM is lost due to GPU reset! Feb 15 21:20:09 bazzite.fritz.box kernel: amdgpu 0000:03:00.0: amdgpu: PSP is resuming... Feb 15 21:20:10 bazzite.fritz.box kernel: amdgpu 0000:03:00.0: amdgpu: RAP: optional rap ta ucode is not available Feb 15 21:20:10 bazzite.fritz.box kernel: amdgpu 0000:03:00.0: amdgpu: SECUREDISPLAY: optional securedisplay ta ucode is not available Feb 15 21:20:10 bazzite.fritz.box kernel: amdgpu 0000:03:00.0: amdgpu: SMU is resuming... Feb 15 21:20:10 bazzite.fritz.box kernel: amdgpu 0000:03:00.0: amdgpu: smu driver if version = 0x0000002e, smu fw if version = 0x00000032, smu fw program = 0, smu fw version = 0x00684b00 (104.75.0) Feb 15 21:20:10 bazzite.fritz.box kernel: amdgpu 0000:03:00.0: amdgpu: SMU driver if version not matched Feb 15 21:20:10 bazzite.fritz.box kernel: amdgpu 0000:03:00.0: amdgpu: SMU is resumed successfully! Feb 15 21:20:10 bazzite.fritz.box kernel: amdgpu 0000:03:00.0: amdgpu: program CP_MES_CNTL : 0x4000000 Feb 15 21:20:10 bazzite.fritz.box kernel: amdgpu 0000:03:00.0: amdgpu: program CP_MES_CNTL : 0xc000000 Feb 15 21:20:10 bazzite.fritz.box kernel: amdgpu 0000:03:00.0: amdgpu: [drm] DMUB hardware initialized: version=0x0A000700 Feb 15 21:20:10 bazzite.fritz.box kernel: amdgpu 0000:03:00.0: amdgpu: ring gfx_0.0.0 uses VM inv eng 0 on hub 0 Feb 15 21:20:10 bazzite.fritz.box kernel: amdgpu 0000:03:00.0: amdgpu: ring comp_1.0.0 uses VM inv eng 1 on hub 0 Feb 15 21:20:10 bazzite.fritz.box kernel: amdgpu 0000:03:00.0: amdgpu: ring comp_1.1.0 uses VM inv eng 4 on hub 0 Feb 15 21:20:10 bazzite.fritz.box kernel: amdgpu 0000:03:00.0: amdgpu: ring comp_1.0.1 uses VM inv eng 6 on hub 0 Feb 15 21:20:10 bazzite.fritz.box kernel: amdgpu 0000:03:00.0: amdgpu: ring comp_1.1.1 uses VM inv eng 7 on hub 0 Feb 15 21:20:10 bazzite.fritz.box kernel: amdgpu 0000:03:00.0: amdgpu: ring sdma0 uses VM inv eng 8 on hub 0 Feb 15 21:20:10 bazzite.fritz.box kernel: amdgpu 0000:03:00.0: amdgpu: ring sdma1 uses VM inv eng 9 on hub 0 Feb 15 21:20:10 bazzite.fritz.box kernel: amdgpu 0000:03:00.0: amdgpu: ring vcn_unified_0 uses VM inv eng 0 on hub 8 Feb 15 21:20:10 bazzite.fritz.box kernel: amdgpu 0000:03:00.0: amdgpu: ring jpeg_dec uses VM inv eng 1 on hub 8 Feb 15 21:20:10 bazzite.fritz.box kernel: amdgpu 0000:03:00.0: amdgpu: GPU reset(1) succeeded! Feb 15 21:20:10 bazzite.fritz.box kernel: amdgpu 0000:03:00.0: [drm] device wedged, but recovered through reset Feb 15 21:20:10 bazzite.fritz.box steam[4747]: radv/amdgpu: The CS has been cancelled because the context is lost. This context is innocent. Feb 15 21:20:10 bazzite.fritz.box kernel: [drm:amdgpu_cs_ioctl [amdgpu]] *ERROR* Failed to initialize parser -125! Feb 15 21:20:10 bazzite.fritz.box systemd[1]: user@1000.service: Unit now frozen-by-parent. Feb 15 21:20:10 bazzite.fritz.box systemd[1]: session-2.scope: Unit now frozen-by-parent. Feb 15 21:20:10 bazzite.fritz.box systemd[1]: user.slice: Unit now frozen. Feb 15 21:20:10 bazzite.fritz.box systemd[1]: user-1000.slice: Unit now frozen-by-parent. Feb 15 21:20:10 bazzite.fritz.box systemd-sleep[9861]: Successfully froze unit 'user.slice'. Feb 15 21:20:10 bazzite.fritz.box systemd-sleep[9876]: [Error] > An error occurred: [Errno 2] No such file or directory Feb 15 21:20:10 bazzite.fritz.box (sd-exec-strv)[9874]: /usr/lib/systemd/system-sleep/fw-fanctrl-suspend failed with exit status 1. Feb 15 21:20:10 bazzite.fritz.box systemd-sleep[9861]: Performing sleep operation 'suspend'... Feb 15 21:20:10 bazzite.fritz.box kernel: PM: suspend entry (deep) submitted by /u/Winkler_fr
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Hello! i have been searching 2 months now and i finally gave up and decided to come ask for help!

Game used to work fine before i had to switch to windows temporarily and after i returned to linux it just refuses to load

Distros tried: Arch and fedora

Current distro: Fedora

System specs: RX590 and Ryzen 5 5600X

Game version: Latest

Plateform: Steam

What i tried so far: Reinstalling the game, deleting everything related to it, trying different proton versions, deleting steam and reinstalling it, removing all workshop related items, missing with the audio, download library files, launching from the paradox launcher, literally switching distros, deleting and reinstalling amd drivers, updating both distros i was on, nuking paradox of my hdd, moving the game to my ssd, sacrificing a goat to the linux gods, sacrificing a cow to a different god

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I have found this laptop that meets my requirements https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-Gaming-Copilot-Laptop-WQXGA/dp/B0DZQHB8S5?th=1but when I saw that it had an NVIDIA GPU I remembered that people said that nvidia didn't work well with Linux, and also im quite of an amd lover lol. Is there any laptop on the same price range of this one with similar specs, but that has an AMD GPU?? thank you :)( I am going to use it for gaming, I just like portable things )

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I made a terminal tool that shows your Steam profile stats in a neofetch-like format.

The nice part for Linux: when Steam is running natively, it uses the Steamworks SDK to detect your account and check game ownership across all ~73,000 titles. Way more accurate than the Web API, which only returns games visible in your library.

Also works on WSL with WSLg if you run Steam inside it.

Shows: Steam level, games owned, total playtime, achievement progress, top/recently played games, rarest achievement. The --image flag renders your avatar via Sixel (WezTerm, foot, mlterm, xterm), Kitty, or block characters.

Try steamfetch --demo to preview without any setup.

Repo: https://github.com/unhappychoice/steamfetch

Feedback welcome.

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Hey linux_gaming,

We are currently recruiting beta testers for our upcoming safari park management game Captain Contraption's Safari Park.

You can sign up for the closed beta on our website https://www.pillbug.zone/ and need to do so by 26th Feb to get yourself a steam key. The beta weekend will run from 27th Feb to 2nd March.

You can check the game out on Steam here. In the game you'll manage a safari park with a fully simulated ecosystem in a nostalgic tycoon sandbox with rewarding roguelite elements. Each park you create will exist for a limited amount of time (since you work for, and are yourself, a robot who cares about efficiency) and you'll have a set of objectives to complete based around maintaining creature populations or having a target number of visitors seeing certain events happen. Complete those objectives and you'll unlock new species and toys to play with in your park.

We're running a beta both for technical reasons and to see how players jell with the idea of a roguelite tycoon game! We are working in Unity3D and have tested the native linux build mainly on the steam deck so would love testers running a range of distros. Also in my experience linux gamers always give the best feedback!

So if you fancy trying the game for free sign up here ... we are a really small team from Wales, UK and just downloading and playing the game supports us massively, giving feedback even more so.

Thanks

Sean

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I just got mo2 working but cant add any games besides new Vegas (auto detected by mo2) and now cant add anything else. When I directly copy and paste the file location it just gives a invalid charicter message. (See below) I cant find any other fix. Anyone know what to do?

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I’m thinking of setting up a dual boot with Windows 11 and Linux (either Bazzite or CachyOS). My plan is to use Linux mostly for gaming, while keeping Windows for software that doesn’t run well on Linux (like Sony Vegas or ZBrush).

This way I can switch between the two depending on which runs a game better or in case some anti‑cheat software doesn’t support Linux. Has anyone here tried this setup do you find it practical to maintain both systems? I plan on doing it on a completely separate ssd not install both on the same

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GE-Proton10-32 Released

Repository: GloriousEggroll/proton-ge-custom · Tag: GE-Proton10-32 · Commit: 83d8f9f · Released by: GloriousEggroll

HOTFIX:

• Forgot to update protonfix to enable gstreamer for Akiba's Trip (Undead & Undressed) -- fixed now so voice and background music actually work (as well as video playback and menu sounds which worked in the previous fix). As mentioned in 10-31 game should be fully functional now.

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Hi everyone,

I’m running a bit of a "Frankenstein" setup and I’ve hit a wall with GPU overclocking on TUXEDO OS. I’m looking for insights from anyone familiar with the newer NVIDIA driver architecture on Linux.

Hardware Details:

• GPU: Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3060 Windforce OC 12GB
• Core: GA104 (Device ID: 2487) – it's a harvested chip usually found in the 3070 series
• VBIOS: 94.04.71.40.2f
• CPU: Intel Core i5-14600K (Integrated UHD 770 is active)
• Motherboard: MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI (MS-7D98)
• PSU: ATX 3.1 compliant (handling power spikes is not an issue)

Software Environment:

• OS: TUXEDO OS 24.04.4 LTS (Ubuntu-based)
• Kernel: 6.14.0-123037-tuxedo
• Driver: 580.95.05 (Proprietary / Closed Source)
• Display Server: X11

The Problem:

Classic overclocking (GPU/Mem offset) via GWE or nvidia-settings CLI returns a persistent "Unknown Error". I have already:

1. Set Coolbits to 31.
2. Disabled GSP Firmware via kernel parameter (nvidia.NVreg_EnableGpuFirmware=0) – nvidia-smi confirms GSP status as N/A.
3. Forced root rights for X11 via Xwrapper.config (needs_root_rights = yes). Despite GSP being off and having root permissions, the driver still rejects manual clock assignments.

Current "Solution" (Power Limit manipulation):

Since offsets are blocked, I’m relying on Power Limit. The card's default is 170W, but I've modified it via a custom systemd service:

• 150W (My previous setting): 4753 pts in Superposition (1080p Extreme). Temps: 74-76°C during long gaming sessions.
• 185W (Current Sweet Spot): 4921 pts. Temps: ~72°C in short benchmarks, ~80°C expected in long sessions.
• 200W (Max VBIOS): No further gains (likely hitting a voltage or silicon wall).

Question: Is the GA104 core on a 3060 board known for being locked out of offsets on the 580.xx driver series? Could this be related to how the new driver handles P-States on harvested chips or some conflict with the i5-14600K's integrated graphics? If anyone has managed to force offsets on this specific kernel/driver combo, I’d love to hear how.

Thanks for any tips!

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new (old) game

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