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MODICIA O.S. Community – User Form

This form is here to help you, thanks to the MODICIA O.S. team and other users. Messages must be written in English. Courtesy, respect, and moderate language are mandatory. If even one of these is missing, your posts will be ignored — including future ones. Only valid @gmail.com email addresses are accepted. This is voluntary work and dedication offered freely to the free software community. Please respect everyone. We’ve had enough of arrogant know-it-alls and rude behavior. Thank you.

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Yes, although the exact release date is not confirmed yet, it will be available for an initial period exclusively via voluntary donation as a commercial version, and it is currently in development as a rolling release that will always be kept updated with the latest version of all packages; it is currently in the alpha phase and making good progress, and currently has Kernel: 7.2.9+deb14-rt-amd64, Packages: 2910, Shell: bash 5.3.15, DE: Cinnamon 6.6.9, Theme: Qeen Teodolinda (Default) / KingAgilulfoLinux [GTK2/3], Icons: Queen Margherita [GTK2/3], and software versions ardour 1:9.8.0+ds-1, gimp 3.2.6-1, inkscape 1.4.3-2+b2, kdenlive 26.08.1-1+b1, and rawtherapee 5.12-2+b1 installed.
🕒 2026-10-09 16:57:24
Is it true the rumor going around the offices that a Caravaggio rolling release version of Modicia with all programs updated to the latest available version will be launched soon?
🕒 2026-10-09 16:43:08
We already provided the instructions through professional support and also sent you a step-by-step video, but we'll summarize them again here: you should have downloaded the specially compiled Professional ISO at the time of your donation; however, we also provided you with a direct download link. Once you download the .7z archive, extract it using your personal license number, and inside you will find the Professional ISO with the license already included. Do not use the Community version, as it does not support any activation license. The Community edition is completely free and is compiled differently by the volunteer team. Best regards, and see you soon!
🕒 2026-09-25 06:26:42
I am an older fellow with a futuristic view. I just wondered where to enter the decryption code to release the Pro extras. I have the decryption code which I received and have Modicia OS installed to my SSD. Is there an app to do it in or does it have to be done during install from the USB stick. I was hoping to be able to do it when installed.
🕒 2026-09-23 07:56:35
Flatpak installation is technically possible, but it is not recommended because it breaks graphical integration, introduces duplicated libraries, and reduces performance. For this reason, MODICIA does not provide official support.
🕒 2026-09-10 08:20:03
I cannot install flatpak. What can I do.
🕒 2026-08-23 11:47:19
When the system shows only “Dummy Output” in the audio settings, it means that the operating system is not detecting any audio hardware at all. The jack‑to‑speaker connection is irrelevant here: if the kernel does not see a sound card, it cannot produce any signal. This situation is almost always caused by missing or unloaded ALSA/PipeWire drivers, modules not initialized, or a kernel that is not properly setting up the audio codec. It is not related to the distribution itself. To diagnose the issue, first check whether ALSA detects any audio devices by running aplay -l; if it reports “no soundcards found,” the driver is not active. Next, verify that the audio modules are loaded using lsmod | grep snd; if snd_hda_intel is missing, try loading it manually with sudo modprobe snd_hda_intel. Restart PipeWire services with systemctl --user restart pipewire pipewire-pulse wireplumber. Inspect kernel messages for audio‑related errors using dmesg | grep -i hda and dmesg | grep -i audio. If necessary, reinstall the audio components (alsa-base, alsa-utils, pipewire-audio) depending on your package manager. If other distributions detected your audio hardware correctly, it is likely that this specific kernel is not initializing your codec properly. In such cases, forcing the generic HDA model often resolves the issue. Edit /etc/modprobe.d/alsa-base.conf and add the line options snd-hda-intel model=generic. Then reboot.Guided links for deeper exploration:ALSA diagnosticsPipeWire device detectionsnd_hda_intel issues
🕒 2026-08-10 06:04:42
I have no sound. Using output(headphone) jack to input on speaker system. Only device showing in settings is "dummy output". This configuration worked fine on other Linux distros. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
🕒 2026-08-08 15:24:18
The message “No audio endpoint” means that your headset connects via Bluetooth, but the system cannot create any valid audio device for it. In other words, the headset is paired, but it does not expose a usable audio profile (A2DP/HFP), so the operating system cannot provide an audio output. At this point, it is impossible to solve the issue because you have not provided any information about your hardware or the exact headset model. Without this data, we cannot determine whether the problem is caused by: a missing or unsupported Bluetooth audio profile, a driver limitation, or a kernel‑level incompatibility with your Bluetooth chipset or headset firmware. If you want proper assistance, you must provide: The complete hardware list generated by the diagnostic tool included in MODICIA O.S. The exact model name of your Bluetooth headset. Only with this information we can verify compatibility and determine whether the issue can be fixed or if the device is simply not supported by your system.
🕒 2026-07-21 06:57:46
When I try to pair a bluetooth headset, I get a reply, No audio endpoint.
🕒 2026-07-16 19:35:54
The Bluetooth connection works correctly, but on some PCs the audio keeps playing through the speakers because the system doesn’t automatically switch the output device. This doesn’t depend on Modicia: it’s a behavior related to your computer’s configuration. Just open Settings → Audio and manually select the headphones as the output device. After doing this, the audio will be played correctly through the headphones.
🕒 2026-07-09 04:42:58
modicia os bluetooth headset connects but sound still comes out of speakers
🕒 2026-07-08 22:07:26
Thank you, Jimmy, your words mean a lot to us. Knowing that MODICIA supports your work and offers a cleaner, more powerful experience is exactly what motivates our team every day. We’re grateful for your donation and even more for your trust. Enjoy the supported edition — and thank you for being part of the project.
🕒 2026-06-25 07:28:28
Compliments to the MODICIA team; I started using it for its clean and consistent graphical look an interface so beautiful that even macOS doesn’t have anything like it. Cinnamon is practically unrecognizable now, with lots of new features right at hand. Over time I’ve also come to appreciate all the optimizations that clearly show up in my work as a videomaker. It’s a perfect job, which I believe starts with the company and is then refined by the free release team. You’re a very mature project, far from the mixed horrors thrown together by programmers who use 80s graphics and add random, useless, duplicate programs just because bloggers who don’t even know how to use them hype them up. I donated months ago, and now I’ll switch to the supported version you’re fantastic. Thanks, Jimmy.
🕒 2026-06-25 06:55:24
Hi John, don’t worry — nothing is wrong with your system. In MODICIA O.S. the RT kernel updates are fully automatic, and they are installed only when the system notifies you. When you run commands like apt upgrade or nala upgrade, they do not install new kernels, because real‑time kernels require a controlled update process. The App Center instead uses the official update mechanism and installs the new RT kernel when it is available. That’s why your kernel changed only after the system notification. You don’t need to search for a “kernel update” icon — it’s normal that it doesn’t appear in System Settings. MODICIA O.S. also includes video guides that show exactly how updates work, so you can follow them step by step without using the terminal. Your system is working correctly and you are already on the right update path. Kindly regards
🕒 2026-06-12 05:50:41
Nala downloaded the updates but didn’t install them, while the App Center installed them correctly and rebooted the system. The reason is simple: nala update only refreshes the package list nala upgrade sometimes does not install updates if some packages require confirmation, new dependencies, or “potentially invasive” changes the App Center instead uses pkcon/packagekit, which forces a full installation and automatically handles packages that require user interaction So this is not a system error — it’s simply a difference in behavior between Nala/Apt and the App Center. Kindly regards
🕒 2026-06-12 05:46:41
johnmdelport4@gmail.com My Stacer says my kernel is 6.12.74-deb13-rt-amd64. I cant find any kernel update icon within the System Settings???? I have unblock the rt kernel , tried a full-upgrade at the terminal, but my kernel continues to be the same in the STACER app. Can someone kindly help with corrrect syntax and tell me also if the kernel update is in my version or not and where is it???? Many Thanks John, 71years, pensioner. 11 June 2026 @ 16H12
🕒 2026-06-11 14:12:10
Hi, when I try to update, with "sudo apt or nala update & upgrade -y", the system seems to download and install all the necessary packages, but at the end of the process, doesn’t really perform the update as expected. But when I’ve received an update notification from the Os, this operation was succesfully performed. Any suggestion? What could be went wrong? Thanks in advance, kindly regards
🕒 2026-06-01 10:47:29
Hello! Thank you so much for your message — it truly made our day. Knowing that the new Kernel Manager, the updated Control Panel, and the 7.0.6-1 kernel worked flawlessly for you — and even solved your PipeWire audio issues — is exactly the kind of feedback that gives us the energy to keep improving every detail of the system. All the work done in recent months had one clear goal: to offer you a smoother, more modern, and more professional experience. Reading that “it looks, runs, and sounds awesome” is the confirmation that we’re moving in the right direction. Thank you again for your support and for sharing your experience. We’ll keep pushing MODICIA O.S. forward with the same passion as always. Greetings from the entire MODICIA Team!
🕒 2026-05-14 13:41:21
I just installed the latest version and using the kernal tools in the new control panel, I was able update to the new 7.0.6-1 kernel without any hiccups at all and just wanted to say thanks for all the hardwork of getting the new control panel and other upgrades done. This looks, runs, and sounds awesome (the new kernel fixed some of my pipewire sound issues I was having). Thanks team!
🕒 2026-05-12 19:16:38
The backup you created with the community MODICIA O.S. edition was made using an older version of backup‑ups. In the professional edition, the backup format has changed, which is why the program now asks for an encryption password, even though no password was originally set. This does not mean that your backup is lost, but simply that the new version cannot automatically recognize the old format. To resolve this: Restore the backup using the same Modicia version with which it was originally created. Only that version can correctly open the old, non‑encrypted format. Duplicity cannot restore the backup because the file was not created with Duplicity, but with the old backup‑ups engine. Please note that the support form accepts only English text, out of fairness to all users. If you have the commercial version, please contact Modicia Company directly by filling out the form and entering your license purchase transaction number. You will receive dedicated professional support. Kind regards.
🕒 2026-04-25 17:48:18
Met de gewone Modicia heb ik met het programma backup-ups een backup gemaakt.Nu met de proffessionele versie backup-ups lukt het me niet meer de eerdere backup-up te herstellen. Het programma vraagt het versleutelingswachtwoord terwijl er geen versleutelingswachtwoor werd ingegeven. Ik heb geprobeerd om de back-up te herstellen met behulp van Duplicity maar dit gaat niet.
🕒 2026-04-21 11:57:04
lright, I confirm it: a thousand frustrations because it wouldn’t boot with BalenaEtcher, then with any other formatting tool it worked. And if you listen to YouTubers, there’s supposedly nothing better. They really should shut down the channels of those incompetent ignorants.
🕒 2026-04-07 08:50:37
Let’s settle this once and for all: the reason you constantly face issues with balenaEtcher while others don't is that it is a rigid "blind cloner" that performs a literal bit-by-bit copy of the ISO without analyzing your PC's specific hardware requirements, whereas Rufus (on Windows) ensures a 100% boot success rate by intelligently patching bootloader files and allowing you to manually choose between MBR and GPT partition schemes to match your BIOS or UEFI, and Ventoy represents the ultimate modern alternative by installing a smart boot engine on your USB drive so you can simply "copy and paste" multiple ISOs like MODICIA O.S. without ever flashing the drive again, effectively bypassing all the compatibility errors and write failures that are typical of Etcher's limited architecture.
🕒 2026-04-02 07:00:04
Hi, and thanks for your message. Public channels are completely free and do not require any PayPal code: if you reached us here, you can contact us without any limitation. Regarding the ISO, the issue is not related to your USB drive or the writing method; in many cases the downloaded file may be corrupted, and without an MD5/SHA256 checksum it is impossible to verify its integrity, so checking the hash before use is essential. Please note that some tools like Etcher have known limitations with hybrid BIOS/UEFI images and may fail with certain ISO structures; using more reliable and up‑to‑date software — such as Rufus 4.4 on Windows or equivalent tools available on Linux (gnome‑disks, Ventoy, or dd) — the image works correctly. Thanks for the report.
🕒 2026-04-01 20:43:37
Hello, the last iso file you provided is NOT bootable. I am talking about "MODICIA-O.S.Caravaggio-6.12.74-RT-LTS-amd64". Etcher is saying "there is no partition table" and it's right. Once writed, the usb key is not seen as a bootable drive... Hope you can fix it. And one more thing it's very complex to contact u without paypal code. Anyway, thanks to have readen this. Cheers. gg2tok
🕒 2026-04-01 17:45:24
In MODICIA O.S. you can resolve all GPU and application‑startup issues by opening the MODICIA Control Panel and using the NVIDIA Driver Installer, which automatically switches the system from the RT kernel to the standard kernel (the only kernel fully compatible with NVIDIA proprietary modules), detects the exact GPU model, installs the correct driver stack, configures DKMS and GL/Vulkan libraries, and restores full hardware acceleration; the RT kernel must not be used with NVIDIA drivers because it cannot load the proprietary modules, forcing the system into software rendering (llvmpipe) and causing AppImages, Electron applications, multimedia tools, and Wine to fail; inside the Control Panel you will also find multilingual visual guides showing the entire procedure step‑by‑step with a single click. To correctly enable full NVIDIA GPU acceleration in MODICIA O.S., open the MODICIA Control Panel and use the automated “Nvidia GPU” tool; when the tool asks whether to uninstall the RT kernel, select “No” and continue, as the RT kernel is not compatible with NVIDIA proprietary modules; after installation, reboot and select the standard kernel from the GRUB Advanced Options menu to load the correct NVIDIA driver stack; this video shows the exact procedure step‑by‑step: https://youtu.be/jLtVfyaeZYM?t=661
🕒 2026-04-01 06:39:34
Here is the hardware info my System: Kernel: 6.12.74+deb13-rt-amd64 arch: x86_64 bits: 64 compiler: gcc v: 14.2.0 Desktop: Cinnamon v: 6.4.10 Distro: MODICIA O.S. 2026 Caravaggio trixie Machine: Type: Desktop Mobo: Micro-Star model: B550M PRO-VDH (MS-7C95) v: 1.0 serial: <superuser required> UEFI: American Megatrends LLC. v: 2.L0 date: 07/18/2024 CPU: Info: 8-core model: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X bits: 64 type: MT MCP arch: Zen 3+ rev: 2 cache: L1: 512 KiB L2: 4 MiB L3: 32 MiB Speed (MHz): avg: 550 min/max: 550/4663 boost: enabled cores: 1: 550 2: 550 3: 550 4: 550 5: 550 6: 550 7: 550 8: 550 9: 550 10: 550 11: 550 12: 550 13: 550 14: 550 15: 550 16: 550 bogomips: 108800 Flags: avx avx2 ht lm nx pae sse sse2 sse3 sse4_1 sse4_2 sse4a ssse3 svm Graphics: Device-1: NVIDIA GA106 [GeForce RTX 3060 Lite Hash Rate] vendor: Micro-Star MSI driver: nouveau v: kernel arch: Ampere bus-ID: 2b:00.0 Device-2: Microdia Defender G-Lens 2577 HD720p Camera driver: snd-usb-audio,uvcvideo type: USB bus-ID: 3-3:4 Display: x11 server: X.Org v: 21.1.16 driver: X: loaded: modesetting unloaded: fbdev,vesa dri: swrast gpu: nouveau resolution: 1: 1920x1080~60Hz 2: 1680x1050~60Hz API: EGL v: 1.5 drivers: kms_swrast,swrast platforms: active: gbm,x11,surfaceless,device inactive: wayland,device-0 API: OpenGL v: 4.5 vendor: mesa v: 25.0.7-2 glx-v: 1.4 direct-render: yes renderer: llvmpipe (LLVM 19.1.7 256 bits) Info: Tools: api: eglinfo,glxinfo gpu: radeontop x11: xdriinfo, xdpyinfo, xprop, xrandr Audio: Device-1: NVIDIA GA106 High Definition Audio vendor: Micro-Star MSI driver: snd_hda_intel v: kernel bus-ID: 2b:00.1 Device-2: Advanced Micro Devices [AMD] Starship/Matisse HD Audio vendor: Micro-Star MSI driver: snd_hda_intel v: kernel bus-ID: 2d:00.4 Device-3: Mark of the Unicorn M Series driver: snd-usb-audio type: USB bus-ID: 3-2:3 Device-4: Microdia Defender G-Lens 2577 HD720p Camera driver: snd-usb-audio,uvcvideo type: USB bus-ID: 3-3:4 API: ALSA v: k6.12.74+deb13-rt-amd64 status: kernel-api Server-1: JACK v: 1.9.22 status: off Server-2: PipeWire v: 1.4.2 status: active Server-3: PulseAudio v: 17.0 status: off (using pipewire-pulse) Network: Device-1: Realtek RTL8111/8168/8211/8411 PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet vendor: Micro-Star MSI driver: r8169 v: kernel port: f000 bus-ID: 2a:00.0 IF: enp42s0 state: up speed: 1000 Mbps duplex: full mac: <filter> Drives: Local Storage: total: 3.64 TiB used: 19.53 GiB (0.5%) ID-1: /dev/nvme0n1 vendor: Western Digital model: WD BLACK SN7100 2TB size: 1.82 TiB temp: 41.9 C ID-2: /dev/sda vendor: SanDisk model: SDSSDH3 1T00 size: 931.51 GiB ID-3: /dev/sdb vendor: Hitachi model: HCS5C1010CLA382 size: 931.51 GiB Partition: ID-1: / size: 90.76 GiB used: 19.48 GiB (21.5%) fs: ext4 dev: /dev/nvme0n1p6 ID-2: /boot/efi size: 252 MiB used: 43.2 MiB (17.1%) fs: vfat dev: /dev/nvme0n1p1 Swap: ID-1: swap-1 type: zram size: 15.64 GiB used: 0 KiB (0.0%) dev: /dev/zram0 Sensors: System Temperatures: cpu: 63.2 C mobo: 40.0 C Fan Speeds (rpm): N/A Info: Memory: total: 32 GiB available: 31.28 GiB used: 2.11 GiB (6.7%) Processes: 443 Uptime: 3m Init: systemd Packages: 3070 Compilers: gcc: 14.2.0 Client: Unknown python client inxi: 3.3.38
🕒 2026-03-31 17:23:58
Thanks for your help with Brave. I'm using it with --disable-gpu (in Launcher Properties) and it works. A number of other programs do not load properly: Clapper, Cheese, Hexter, Fluidsynth DSSI, Rhythmbox, Sound Juicer (don't start), most AppImages start with the option 'Integrate and run' or 'Run once' but each time (when I select 'Integrate ...' 'Failed to move AppImage to target location. Try to copy instead?', if I select Yes it says 'Failed to register AppImage in system via libappimage'), LosslessCut starts but hangs with a window showing nothing. I tried to install WineHQ and Winetricks it started in a terminal and seemed stuck for very long. I finally tried copy to all the commands and messages from the terminal but then suddenly it said it was completed. But I can't find it to run it. I tried to install FreeShow as Deb file and AppImage but both are not starting properly. I just now tried to run it in the terminal and there it says "OPUS not found! Starting Freeshow ...". It shows the icon in the panel but nothing else.
🕒 2026-03-31 17:22:29
To solve the issue definitively, please send us the detailed hardware report generated by the integrated Modicia tool (copy & paste of the full output). Without this information it’s not possible to identify the exact cause. Once we have the report, we should be able to resolve the problem.
🕒 2026-03-31 14:08:00
No, you don’t need to reinstall the new OS. Just keep your system updated and it will automatically stay aligned with the latest version.
🕒 2026-03-31 13:58:25
Thanks for your help with Brave. I'm using it with --disable-gpu (in Launcher Properties) and it works. A number of other programs do not load properly: Clapper, Cheese, Hexter, Fluidsynth DSSI, Rhythmbox, Sound Juicer (don't start), most AppImages start with the option 'Integrate and run' or 'Run once' but each time (when I select 'Integrate ...' 'Failed to move AppImage to target location. Try to copy instead?', if I select Yes it says 'Failed to register AppImage in system via libappimage'), LosslessCut starts but hangs with a window showing nothing. I tried to install WineHQ and Winetricks it started in a terminal and seemed stuck for very long. I finally tried copy to all the commands and messages from the terminal but then suddenly it said it was completed. But I can't find it to run it. I tried to install FreeShow as Deb file and AppImage but both are not starting properly. I just now tried to run it in the terminal and there it says "OPUS not found! Starting Freeshow ...". It shows the icon in the panel but nothing else.
🕒 2026-03-30 18:17:14
when the new os come out do I need to reinstall the new os?
🕒 2026-03-28 15:01:49
On Cinnamon (Debian 13 base) Brave may turn transparent due to a GPU/compositor conflict; fix it by launching Brave with --disable-gpu, setting ANGLE to OpenGL in brave://flags, disabling hardware acceleration in both Brave and Cinnamon’s compositor, or forcing Brave to use --use-gl=desktop or --disable-features=Vulkan.
🕒 2026-03-20 10:44:30
I'm trying Modicia OS now, I'm quite new to Linux and installed the Brave browser (via Synaptic and CLI commands with same results, including uninstall and reintall) which I'm using on other devices (with the sync feature). Brave loads and is transparent (showing the wallpaper) so I can't see nor use the browser. Wherever it covers other widows those areas also become transparent. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
🕒 2026-03-19 15:47:23
Thank you for your kind words, Angelo. YouTube is open to everyone each person contributes what they can and what they know, and in the end users choose for themselves, and they’re not stupid. As an old saying goes: “Good or bad, as long as they talk about you.” And in fact, thanks to that video you found us, and the results speak for themselves. Take care.
🕒 2026-03-18 10:26:01
just wanted to congratulate you this is the most beautiful and complete distro I have ever tried. I discovered you by chance thanks to a YouTube review shared on Facebook by someone who titled it “MODICIA OS, what a disappointment.” The review was made by someone who doesn’t even know how to start a virtual machine; I think his software knowledge stops at basic school level and an obligatory amateur radio course, and it really shows in the video. But in the end, it helped me discover this fantastic operating system. It’s wonderful! Congratulations! Angelo.
🕒 2026-03-18 09:20:01
Hi, many people think x264 at maximum quality or ProRes are mandatory for editing, but on hardware like your Ryzen 5 2500U the best option is MJPEG at quality 1: virtually no visible loss, smaller files, and far smoother playback since every frame is independent, so ignore the usual web and YouTube clichés that keep repeating the same thing without considering real hardware limits.
🕒 2026-03-16 06:43:48
Good morning guys, I need some advice. I’m using MODICIA OS on a PC with a Ryzen 5 2500U and an SSD, but the 4K videos from my drone really struggle to play smoothly while editing. Even if I convert them to different lossless formats, my Ryzen still can’t keep up. What would you recommend?
🕒 2026-03-15 16:03:15
Compliments on the magnificent distribution, it's clear that it's a company that produces it and not just another developer creating their own personal distro. You are light years ahead of UbuntuStudio, no bugs and above all, a pleasure to see. Congratulations!
🕒 2026-03-11 18:11:40
This worked, THANK YOU! This is for everyone else. I added the 32-bit libraries right away as it was mentioned somewhere else and I had forgot to do that, so that was the first thing I did. I don't know if just that alone would have fixed it, I did not test that. I then did the "steam --reset" which did allow me to open Steam up. I exited it, tried to relaunch it and it did not work again. I then did the "steam --reset" which allowed me to open it up again. Once I did that and opened Steam up, I went into Settings and clicked on Interface in the left column. From there, 6th option down, I disabled the "Enable GPU accelerated rendering in web views" and was able to close and open Steam consistently. I did a reboot to verify and it's still working so posting this fix for everyone else as well. To the Modicia team, THANKS! This was exactly what I was hoping for! Everyone have a great weekend!
🕒 2026-03-07 00:24:55
Hi! Thanks for your kind words about MODICIA. The issue you describe with Steam (opening, minimizing immediately, and not allowing access to settings) usually comes from one of a few known causes. First try resetting Steam with steam --reset or launching it in Big Picture mode with steam -bigpicture to force a proper window state. If you have both Intel iGPU and AMD dGPU, Steam may be starting on the wrong GPU, so try DRIPRIME=1 steam and see if it opens correctly. If the window position is corrupted, remove the config files with rm -r ~/.steam/steam/config/steamapps*.vdf and rm ~/.steam/steam/config/config.vdf (they will be recreated automatically). Also make sure 32‑bit libraries are installed on Debian/Trixie with sudo dpkg --add-architecture i386 && sudo apt update && sudo apt install steam-installer libgl1-mesa-dri:i386 libgl1:i386. If none of these help, run steam > steam-log.txt 2>&1 and share the log so we can check whether it’s a GPU, window, or library issue. Your hardware is perfectly fine; this is almost certainly a window-state or GPU-selection glitch after reinstalling. Happy to help further if you can share the log.
🕒 2026-03-05 01:44:20
Greeting! I have been using Modicia for a number of months and absolutely love it! I recently had to redo my machine because of a NVMe failure and installed the latest version however I'm having problems getting the Steam game client to function correctly. It constantly opens and then minimizes to the task bar and I can't open it fully or get into the settings of it to fix it. My system specs are as follows: System: Kernel: 6.12.73+deb13-rt-amd64 arch: x86_64 bits: 64 compiler: gcc v: 14.2.0 clocksource: tsc Desktop: Cinnamon v: 6.4.10 tk: GTK v: 3.24.49 wm: Muffin v: 6.4.1 with: plank vt: 7 dm: LightDM v: 1.32.0 Distro: MODICIA O.S. 2026 Caravaggio trixie Machine: Type: Desktop System: Dell product: OptiPlex 7090 v: N/A serial: <superuser required> Chassis: type: 3 serial: <superuser required> Mobo: Dell model: 0YP4HV v: A00 serial: <superuser required> part-nu: 0A52 uuid: <superuser required> UEFI: Dell v: 1.34.1 date: 04/22/2025 CPU: Info: 8-core model: Intel Core i7-10700 bits: 64 type: MT MCP smt: enabled arch: Comet Lake rev: 5 cache: L1: 512 KiB L2: 2 MiB L3: 16 MiB Speed (MHz): avg: 1200 min/max: 800/4800 cores: 1: 1200 2: 1200 3: 1200 4: 1200 5: 1200 6: 1200 7: 1200 8: 1200 9: 1200 10: 1200 11: 1200 12: 1200 13: 1200 14: 1200 15: 1200 16: 1200 bogomips: 92796 Flags: avx avx2 ht lm nx pae sse sse2 sse3 sse4_1 sse4_2 ssse3 vmx Graphics: Device-1: Intel CometLake-S GT2 [UHD Graphics 630] vendor: Dell driver: i915 v: kernel arch: Gen-9.5 ports: active: none empty: DP-1, DP-2, DP-3, HDMI-A-1, HDMI-A-2, HDMI-A-3 bus-ID: 00:02.0 chip-ID: 8086:9bc5 class-ID: 0380 Device-2: Advanced Micro Devices [AMD/ATI] Navi 24 [Radeon RX 6400/6500 XT/6500M] vendor: Sapphire driver: amdgpu v: kernel arch: RDNA-2 pcie: speed: 16 GT/s lanes: 16 ports: active: DP-4 empty: HDMI-A-4,Writeback-1 bus-ID: 03:00.0 chip-ID: 1002:743f class-ID: 0300 Device-3: Microdia USB 2.0 Camera driver: snd-usb-audio,uvcvideo type: USB rev: 2.0 speed: 480 Mb/s lanes: 1 bus-ID: 1-5.4.4:16 chip-ID: 0c45:636b class-ID: 0102 serial: <filter> Display: x11 server: X.Org v: 21.1.16 driver: X: loaded: amdgpu,modesetting unloaded: fbdev,radeon,vesa dri: radeonsi gpu: amdgpu display-ID: :0 screens: 1 Screen-1: 0 s-res: 1920x1080 s-dpi: 96 s-size: 508x285mm (20.00x11.22") s-diag: 582mm (22.93") Monitor-1: DP-4 mapped: DisplayPort-3 model: VG248 serial: <filter> res: mode: 1920x1080 hz: 120 scale: 100% (1) dpi: 92 size: 531x299mm (20.91x11.77") diag: 609mm (24") modes: max: 1920x1080 min: 720x400 API: EGL v: 1.5 hw: drv: intel iris drv: amd radeonsi platforms: device: 0 drv: radeonsi device: 1 drv: iris device: 2 drv: swrast gbm: drv: kms_swrast surfaceless: drv: radeonsi x11: drv: radeonsi inactive: wayland API: OpenGL v: 4.6 compat-v: 4.5 vendor: amd mesa v: 25.0.7-2 glx-v: 1.4 direct-render: yes renderer: AMD Radeon RX 6400 (radeonsi navi24 LLVM 19.1.7 DRM 3.61 6.12.73+deb13-rt-amd64) device-ID: 1002:743f API: Vulkan v: 1.4.309 layers: 7 surfaces: xcb,xlib device: 0 type: discrete-gpu hw: amd driver: mesa radv device-ID: 1002:743f device: 1 type: integrated-gpu driver: mesa intel device-ID: 8086:9bc5 device: 2 type: cpu driver: mesa llvmpipe device-ID: 10005:0000 Info: Tools: api: eglinfo, glxinfo, vulkaninfo gpu: corectrl,radeontop x11: xdriinfo, xdpyinfo, xprop, xrandr Audio: Device-1: Intel vendor: Dell driver: snd_hda_intel v: kernel bus-ID: 00:1f.3 chip-ID: 8086:f0c8 class-ID: 0403 Device-2: Advanced Micro Devices [AMD/ATI] Navi 21/23 HDMI/DP Audio driver: snd_hda_intel v: kernel pcie: speed: 16 GT/s lanes: 16 bus-ID: 03:00.1 chip-ID: 1002:ab28 class-ID: 0403 Device-3: Microdia USB 2.0 Camera driver: snd-usb-audio,uvcvideo type: USB rev: 2.0 speed: 480 Mb/s lanes: 1 bus-ID: 1-5.4.4:16 chip-ID: 0c45:636b class-ID: 0102 serial: <filter> API: ALSA v: k6.12.73+deb13-rt-amd64 status: kernel-api Server-1: JACK v: 1.9.22 status: off Server-2: PipeWire v: 1.4.2 status: active with: 1: pipewire-pulse status: active 2: wireplumber status: active Server-3: PulseAudio v: 17.0 status: off (using pipewire-pulse) Network: Device-1: Intel Ethernet I219-LM vendor: Dell driver: e1000e v: kernel port: N/A bus-ID: 00:1f.6 chip-ID: 8086:15f9 class-ID: 0200 IF: enp0s31f6 state: up speed: 1000 Mbps duplex: full mac: <filter> Drives: Local Storage: total: 3.14 TiB used: 1005.91 GiB (31.2%) ID-1: /dev/nvme0n1 vendor: Samsung model: MZVLB512HAJQ-000H1 size: 476.94 GiB speed: 31.6 Gb/s lanes: 4 tech: SSD serial: <filter> fw-rev: EXA72H1Q temp: 33.9 C scheme: GPT ID-2: /dev/nvme1n1 vendor: KDI model: OM3PDP3-AD NVMe 512GB size: 476.94 GiB speed: 31.6 Gb/s lanes: 4 tech: SSD serial: <filter> fw-rev: 10100002 temp: 36.9 C scheme: GPT ID-3: /dev/nvme2n1 vendor: Samsung model: MZVLB512HAJQ-000H1 size: 476.94 GiB speed: 31.6 Gb/s lanes: 4 tech: SSD serial: <filter> fw-rev: EXA72H1Q temp: 43.9 C scheme: GPT ID-4: /dev/sda vendor: Samsung model: MZ7LM1T9HMJP-00005 size: 1.75 TiB speed: 6.0 Gb/s tech: SSD serial: <filter> fw-rev: 204Q scheme: GPT Partition: ID-1: / size: 468.09 GiB used: 18.57 GiB (4.0%) fs: ext4 dev: /dev/nvme0n1p2 ID-2: /boot/efi size: 299.4 MiB used: 7 MiB (2.3%) fs: vfat dev: /dev/nvme0n1p1 Swap: ID-1: swap-1 type: zram size: 15.55 GiB used: 0 KiB (0.0%) priority: 100 dev: /dev/zram0 USB: Hub-1: 1-0:1 info: hi-speed hub with single TT ports: 16 rev: 2.0 speed: 480 Mb/s lanes: 1 chip-ID: 1d6b:0002 class-ID: 0900 Hub-2: 1-5:12 info: Genesys Logic Hub ports: 4 rev: 2.1 speed: 480 Mb/s lanes: 1 power: 100mA chip-ID: 05e3:0610 class-ID: 0900 Device-1: 1-5.2:13 info: Logitech G502 SE HERO Gaming Mouse type: mouse,HID driver: hid-generic,usbhid interfaces: 2 rev: 2.0 speed: 12 Mb/s lanes: 1 power: 300mA chip-ID: 046d:c08b class-ID: 0300 serial: <filter> Device-2: 1-5.3:14 info: Dell Keyboard SK-8115 type: keyboard driver: hid-generic,usbhid interfaces: 1 rev: 1.1 speed: 1.5 Mb/s lanes: 1 power: 70mA chip-ID: 413c:2003 class-ID: 0301 Hub-3: 1-5.4:15 info: Genesys Logic Hub ports: 4 rev: 2.1 speed: 480 Mb/s lanes: 1 power: 100mA chip-ID: 05e3:0610 class-ID: 0900 Device-1: 1-5.4.4:16 info: Microdia USB 2.0 Camera type: video,audio driver: snd-usb-audio,uvcvideo interfaces: 4 rev: 2.0 speed: 480 Mb/s lanes: 1 power: 500mA chip-ID: 0c45:636b class-ID: 0102 serial: <filter> Hub-4: 2-0:1 info: super-speed hub ports: 8 rev: 3.1 speed: 20 Gb/s lanes: 2 chip-ID: 1d6b:0003 class-ID: 0900 Hub-5: 2-4:10 info: Genesys Logic Hub ports: 4 rev: 3.2 speed: 5 Gb/s lanes: 1 chip-ID: 05e3:0626 class-ID: 0900 Hub-6: 2-4.4:11 info: Genesys Logic Hub ports: 4 rev: 3.2 speed: 5 Gb/s lanes: 1 chip-ID: 05e3:0626 class-ID: 0900 Sensors: System Temperatures: cpu: 43.0 C mobo: N/A gpu: amdgpu temp: 60.0 C mem: 78.0 C Fan Speeds (rpm): N/A gpu: amdgpu fan: 2945 Repos: Packages: pm: dpkg pkgs: 3075 Active apt repos in: /etc/apt/sources.list 1: deb http: //deb.debian.org/debian trixie main contrib non-free non-free-firmware 2: deb-src http: //deb.debian.org/debian trixie main contrib non-free non-free-firmware 3: deb http: //deb.debian.org/debian trixie-updates main contrib non-free non-free-firmware 4: deb-src http: //deb.debian.org/debian trixie-updates main contrib non-free non-free-firmware 5: deb http: //deb.debian.org/debian trixie-backports main contrib non-free non-free-firmware 6: deb http: //security.debian.org/debian-security trixie-security main Active apt repos in: /etc/apt/sources.list.d/modicia.list 1: deb [signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/modicia-archive-keyring.gpg] https: //www.modiciaos.cloud/ ./ Active apt repos in: /etc/apt/sources.list.d/winehq.list 1: deb [signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/winehq-archive.key] https: //dl.winehq.org/wine-builds/debian/ trixie main Info: Memory: total: 32 GiB note: est. available: 31.09 GiB used: 3.48 GiB (11.2%) Processes: 500 Power: uptime: 19h 27m states: freeze,mem,disk suspend: deep wakeups: 0 hibernate: platform Init: systemd v: 257 default: graphical Compilers: gcc: 14.2.0 Client: Cinnamon v: 6.4.10 inxi: 3.3.38 This is not a high system by any means, it's used mainly for audio and video editing and why I have the drive space in here that I do but if you have any ideas that might work, I would appreciate it. I used the GIGI AI assistant to try and help and a couple of things it offered did not seem to work so I figured I'd ask the community. One of the things that I tried that was in a number of post was making this change in the config file for Steam "PrefersNonDefaultGPU=true" and to make that "false" instead of true, did a reboot and that did not work. There were a couple of other settings but none of that made a difference and I defaulted everything back to how it was when I installed it. Again, this isn't critical and I appreciate any ideas to try. I also appreciate all the work everyone does to make Modicia what it is, I really is one of my favorite Distro's and the tools that it default with is allowing me to learn how to view and edit my pictures and more importantly, my music. This as been an awesome journey so thanks!
🕒 2026-03-04 23:55:45
The cleanest way to fix this is to tell MODICIA O.S. to behave like Windows, meaning to use the local time for the hardware clock. Open the terminal. Type this command and press Enter: timedatectl set-local-rtc 1 --adjust-system-clock Reboot and go into Windows. Sync the time one last time from Windows settings, and from that moment it will stay correct on both systems.
🕒 2026-02-09 17:25:08
Guys, can you tell me how to fix the fact that in dual boot with win 11, upon restart, MODICIA has one time and win 11 another?
🕒 2026-02-09 11:54:46
Hi! The Modicia ISO already contains its own internal partition table, so you don’t need to create one manually. If Etcher or other tools show “No partition table”, it usually means the ISO wasn’t downloaded correctly or the USB tool is having trouble reading it. Try these steps: Verify the ISO checksum to make sure the download isn’t corrupted. Redownload the ISO from the official Modicia website if the checksum doesn’t match. Use one of these tools, which work well with Modicia: Etcher (run as administrator) Rufus (Windows → select “DD mode” when asked) Ventoy (just copy the ISO onto the USB) Make sure the USB stick is not write‑protected and has no hardware issues.If the problem continues, tell me which operating system you’re using (Windows, Linux, macOS) and I’ll guide you step by step.
🕒 2026-01-31 05:15:27
Hello I'm tried to install Modicia linux but I can't write usb, etcher said "No partition table" and other programs to. Downloaded linux from official site. It's hare a trick or....any idea, help?
🕒 2026-01-26 17:21:10
VirtualBox’s most recent releases are affected by multiple stability and compatibility bugs, so if your operating system fails to install, runs poorly, or shows unexpected errors inside the virtual machine, the issue is very likely caused by these problematic VirtualBox updates; for a reliable and fully functional environment, we strongly recommend uninstalling the current release and switching to a previous stable version. Team MODICIA O.S.
🕒 2026-01-20 09:56:09
Yes, all packages, bug fixes, and libraries are updated automatically when you update the system. To update the kernel, you can find the available kernel versions along with the simple commands to upgrade to the latest one in the tutorial page, and you will have the entire distribution fully updated.
🕒 2026-01-17 22:15:22
Thank you to all developers. May Allah reward you with more goodness.agusm
🕒 2026-01-17 14:31:42
todd.firkins@gmail.com I have this:System: Kernel: 6.12.48+deb13-rt-amd64 arch: x86_64 bits: 64 compiler: gcc v: 14.2.0 clocksource: tsc Desktop: Cinnamon v: 6.4.10 tk: GTK v: 3.24.49 wm: Muffin v: 6.4.1 with: plank vt: 7 dm: LightDM v: 1.32.0 Distro: Debian GNU/Linux 13 (trixie) Machine: Type: Desktop System: HP product: HP Pavilion Desktop TP01-2xxx v: N/A serial: <superuser required> Chassis: type: 3 serial: <superuser required> Mobo: HP model: 8906 v: SMVB serial: <superuser required> part-nu: 318H8AA#ABA uuid: <superuser required> UEFI: AMI v: F.38 date: 07/31/2025 Battery: Device-1: hidpp_battery_0 model: Logitech Wireless Mouse serial: <filter> charge: 55% (should be ignored) rechargeable: yes status: discharging Device-2: hidpp_battery_1 model: Logitech Wireless Keyboard K540/K545 serial: <filter> charge: 100% (should be ignored) rechargeable: yes status: discharging CPU: Info: 6-core model: AMD Ryzen 5 5600G with Radeon Graphics bits: 64 type: MT MCP smt: enabled arch: Zen 3 rev: 0 cache: L1: 384 KiB L2: 3 MiB L3: 16 MiB Speed (MHz): avg: 2993 min/max: 1400/3900 boost: enabled cores: 1: 2993 2: 2993 3: 2993 4: 2993 5: 2993 6: 2993 7: 2993 8: 2993 9: 2993 10: 2993 11: 2993 12: 2993 bogomips: 93428 Flags: avx avx2 ht lm nx pae sse sse2 sse3 sse4_1 sse4_2 sse4a ssse3 svm Graphics: Device-1: Advanced Micro Devices [AMD/ATI] Cezanne [Radeon Vega Series / Radeon Mobile Series] vendor: Hewlett-Packard driver: amdgpu v: kernel arch: GCN-5 pcie: speed: 8 GT/s lanes: 16 ports: active: HDMI-A-1 empty: DP-1 bus-ID: 0c:00.0 chip-ID: 1002:1638 class-ID: 0300 temp: 29.0 C Display: x11 server: X.Org v: 21.1.16 driver: X: loaded: amdgpu unloaded: fbdev,modesetting,vesa dri: radeonsi gpu: amdgpu display-ID: :0 screens: 1 Screen-1: 0 s-res: 2560x1440 s-dpi: 96 s-size: 677x381mm (26.65x15.00") s-diag: 777mm (30.58") Monitor-1: HDMI-A-1 mapped: HDMI-A-0 model: AOC Q32E2WG5B serial: <filter> res: mode: 2560x1440 hz: 60 scale: 100% (1) dpi: 93 size: 698x393mm (27.48x15.47") diag: 801mm (31.5") modes: max: 2560x1440 min: 720x400 API: EGL v: 1.5 hw: drv: amd radeonsi platforms: device: 0 drv: radeonsi device: 1 drv: swrast gbm: drv: kms_swrast surfaceless: drv: radeonsi x11: drv: radeonsi inactive: wayland API: OpenGL v: 4.6 compat-v: 4.5 vendor: amd mesa v: 25.0.7-2 glx-v: 1.4 direct-render: yes renderer: AMD Radeon Graphics (radeonsi renoir ACO DRM 3.61 6.12.48+deb13-rt-amd64) device-ID: 1002:1638 Info: Tools: api: eglinfo,glxinfo x11: xdriinfo, xdpyinfo, xprop, xrandr Audio: Device-1: Creative Labs CA0132 Sound Core3D [Sound Blaster Recon3D / Z-Series BlasterX AE-5 Plus] driver: snd_hda_intel v: kernel pcie: speed: 2.5 GT/s lanes: 1 bus-ID: 03:00.0 chip-ID: 1102:0012 class-ID: 0403 Device-2: Advanced Micro Devices [AMD/ATI] Renoir Radeon High Definition Audio vendor: Hewlett-Packard driver: snd_hda_intel v: kernel pcie: speed: 8 GT/s lanes: 16 bus-ID: 0c:00.1 chip-ID: 1002:1637 class-ID: 0403 Device-3: Advanced Micro Devices [AMD] Family 17h/19h/1ah HD Audio vendor: Hewlett-Packard driver: snd_hda_intel v: kernel pcie: speed: 8 GT/s lanes: 16 bus-ID: 0c:00.6 chip-ID: 1022:15e3 class-ID: 0403 API: ALSA v: k6.12.48+deb13-rt-amd64 status: kernel-api Server-1: JACK v: 1.9.22 status: off Server-2: PipeWire v: 1.4.2 status: active with: 1: pipewire-pulse status: active 2: wireplumber status: active Server-3: PulseAudio v: 17.0 status: off (using pipewire-pulse) Network: Device-1: Realtek RTL8852AE 802.11ax PCIe Wireless Network Adapter vendor: Hewlett-Packard driver: rtw89_8852ae v: kernel pcie: speed: 2.5 GT/s lanes: 1 port: e000 bus-ID: 09:00.0 chip-ID: 10ec:8852 class-ID: 0280 IF: wlp9s0 state: down mac: <filter> Device-2: Realtek RTL8111/8168/8211/8411 PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet vendor: Hewlett-Packard driver: r8169 v: kernel pcie: speed: 2.5 GT/s lanes: 1 port: d000 bus-ID: 0a:00.0 chip-ID: 10ec:8168 class-ID: 0200 IF: enp10s0 state: up speed: 1000 Mbps duplex: full mac: <filter> Bluetooth: Device-1: Realtek Bluetooth Radio driver: btusb v: 0.8 type: USB rev: 1.0 speed: 12 Mb/s lanes: 1 bus-ID: 1-12:3 chip-ID: 0bda:2852 class-ID: e001 serial: <filter> Report: hciconfig ID: hci0 rfk-id: 0 state: up address: <filter> bt-v: 5.2 lmp-v: 11 sub-v: 17da hci-v: 11 rev: d9d6 class-ID: 500104 Drives: Local Storage: total: 1.36 TiB used: 14.96 GiB (1.1%) ID-1: /dev/nvme0n1 vendor: Crucial model: CT500P2SSD8 size: 465.76 GiB speed: 31.6 Gb/s lanes: 4 tech: SSD serial: <filter> fw-rev: P2CR046 temp: 25.9 C scheme: GPT ID-2: /dev/sda vendor: Western Digital model: WD10EZEX-60WN4A2 size: 931.51 GiB speed: 6.0 Gb/s tech: HDD rpm: 7200 serial: <filter> fw-rev: 1A04 scheme: GPT Partition: ID-1: / size: 227.74 GiB used: 14.88 GiB (6.5%) fs: ext4 dev: /dev/nvme0n1p5 ID-2: /boot/efi size: 96 MiB used: 79.7 MiB (83.0%) fs: vfat dev: /dev/nvme0n1p1 Swap: ID-1: swap-1 type: zram size: 5.52 GiB used: 0 KiB (0.0%) priority: 100 dev: /dev/zram0 USB: Hub-1: 1-0:1 info: hi-speed hub with single TT ports: 14 rev: 2.0 speed: 480 Mb/s lanes: 1 chip-ID: 1d6b:0002 class-ID: 0900 Device-1: 1-11:2 info: Cyber Power System CP1500 AVR UPS type: HID driver: usbfs interfaces: 1 rev: 2.0 speed: 12 Mb/s lanes: 1 power: 100mA chip-ID: 0764:0501 class-ID: 0300 serial: <filter> Device-2: 1-12:3 info: Realtek Bluetooth Radio type: bluetooth driver: btusb interfaces: 2 rev: 1.0 speed: 12 Mb/s lanes: 1 power: 500mA chip-ID: 0bda:2852 class-ID: e001 serial: <filter> Hub-2: 2-0:1 info: super-speed hub ports: 8 rev: 3.1 speed: 10 Gb/s lanes: 1 chip-ID: 1d6b:0003 class-ID: 0900 Hub-3: 3-0:1 info: hi-speed hub with single TT ports: 4 rev: 2.0 speed: 480 Mb/s lanes: 1 chip-ID: 1d6b:0002 class-ID: 0900 Device-1: 3-2:2 info: Logitech Unifying Receiver type: keyboard,mouse,HID driver: logitech-djreceiver,usbhid interfaces: 3 rev: 2.0 speed: 12 Mb/s lanes: 1 power: 98mA chip-ID: 046d:c52b class-ID: 0300 Hub-4: 4-0:1 info: super-speed hub ports: 2 rev: 3.1 speed: 10 Gb/s lanes: 1 chip-ID: 1d6b:0003 class-ID: 0900 Hub-5: 5-0:1 info: hi-speed hub with single TT ports: 4 rev: 2.0 speed: 480 Mb/s lanes: 1 chip-ID: 1d6b:0002 class-ID: 0900 Hub-6: 6-0:1 info: super-speed hub ports: 2 rev: 3.1 speed: 10 Gb/s lanes: 1 chip-ID: 1d6b:0003 class-ID: 0900 Sensors: System Temperatures: cpu: 35.4 C mobo: N/A gpu: amdgpu temp: 30.0 C Fan Speeds (rpm): N/A Repos: Packages: pm: dpkg pkgs: 2712 Active apt repos in: /etc/apt/sources.list 1: deb http: //deb.debian.org/debian trixie main contrib non-free non-free-firmware 2: deb-src http: //deb.debian.org/debian trixie main contrib non-free non-free-firmware 3: deb http: //deb.debian.org/debian trixie-updates main contrib non-free non-free-firmware 4: deb-src http: //deb.debian.org/debian trixie-updates main contrib non-free non-free-firmware 5: deb http: //deb.debian.org/debian trixie-backports main contrib non-free non-free-firmware 6: deb http: //security.debian.org/debian-security trixie-security main Active apt repos in: /etc/apt/sources.list.d/google-chrome.list 1: deb [arch=amd64] https: //dl.google.com/linux/chrome/deb/ stable main Active apt repos in: /etc/apt/sources.list.d/winehq.list 1: deb [signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/winehq-archive.key] https: //dl.winehq.org/wine-builds/debian/ trixie main Info: Memory: total: 12 GiB note: est. available: 11.04 GiB used: 2.13 GiB (19.3%) Processes: 420 Power: uptime: 20m states: freeze,mem,disk suspend: deep wakeups: 0 hibernate: platform Init: systemd v: 257 default: graphical Compilers: gcc: 14.2.0 Client: Cinnamon v: 6.4.10 inxi: 3.3.38 Is there an upgrade path to the latest release?
🕒 2026-01-15 15:40:09
Hey everyone! Huge thanks to the dev team for these awesome video/text guides on how to optimize AMD graphics drivers. Finally something clear and actually useful, without all those random “tweaks” made up by power‑users that only work on their own PCs and crash everyone else’s system. Keep it up, you guys are the best. Jimmy
🕒 2026-01-09 08:57:21
No, personal email support is reserved exclusively for commercial versions. There is no reason for us to send you a private reply, keeping a solution that could be useful to everyone hidden from the community. This kind of request is not well regarded: if you receive help from the community, it is only fair that you contribute in the same way, even just by leaving a like when someone helps you. It costs nothing, and yet you often do not bother to do it. That said, here is how to solve the problem by restoring the original open source drivers:# 1. Remove proprietary NVIDIA drivers (Debian/Ubuntu-based) sudo apt remove --purge 'nvidia-*' # 2. Reinstall open source Mesa and Nouveau drivers sudo apt install --reinstall xserver-xorg-video-nouveau xserver-xorg-video-vesa xserver-xorg-core mesa-vulkan-drivers mesa-utils # 3. Regenerate initramfs (optional but recommended) sudo update-initramfs -u # 4. Reboot the system sudo reboot.
🕒 2026-01-05 08:58:24
I have sent you my email. Would it be possible to receive the commands to restore the drivers by email? Thank you.
🕒 2026-01-05 08:50:52
MODICIA O.S. works perfectly with the free and open‑source software included by default. Installing the proprietary NVIDIA drivers is a user choice and, since these components are closed and undocumented, we cannot guarantee stability or support. NVIDIA does not collaborate with Linux developers, and this can lead to the kind of issues you are experiencing. In your case, the problem is very likely that the wrong driver was installed. There are countless NVIDIA variants, and even within a single model there can be dozens of versions that look similar but are not the same. First, check exactly which GPU you have by verifying the serial or model number, and then confirm whether the correct driver is actually available in the official repositories. Installing a driver that is similar but not an exact match will prevent the system from starting the graphical environment. To return to the desktop, we recommend removing the proprietary drivers and using the open‑source drivers included in the system, which are fully supported and provide stable operation. Timmy MODICIA O.S. Community Team.
🕒 2026-01-05 08:46:35
Hi, I tried installing the NVIDIA drivers because I thought they would improve the graphics, but now when I start Modicia I only get a black screen with text and I have to use TTY. I don’t understand what I did wrong… how can I get back to the normal desktop?
🕒 2026-01-05 08:13:02
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from MODICIA O.S. 🎄⭐🎅❄️🎁
🕒 2025-12-25 11:36:55
FFmpeg is the fastest and most flexible, Shutter Encoder provides a modern graphical interface, and Avidemux is simple and lightweight for quick conversions. However, the quality of HandBrake with small files is unmatched. The apparent speed advantage of some tools is simply due to encoder presets: in HandBrake the default is Normal, but switching to Super Fast makes it as fast or faster than the other at the cost of much larger files and poor quality, just like those alternatives. If you need rapid exports, use the H.264/H.265 hardware codec from your ATI or NVIDIA GPU. You’ll achieve very high speed, but the output will be large and only suitable for web quality. If you want extremely small files with quality identical to the original, keep HandBrake’s default settings. After years of testing, we can assure you that nothing beats it not even paid professional software. M-Ph Professional Studio.
🕒 2025-12-18 08:58:39
Hey everyone, I’m a big fan of MODICIA and also really into video editing. I was wondering if it’s worth exporting with HandBrake, since the quality is amazing but the process is pretty slow, or if I should switch to something faster. Thanks to anyone who replies with real knowledge and not just hearsay.
🕒 2025-12-18 08:27:40
Hi! Thanks so much for your enthusiasm about Caravaggio — it’s really great to know you’re still with us after 6 years. Regarding Ardour: unfortunately Windows VST plugins can be quite troublesome on Linux, even with Wine. We recommend focusing on native Linux plugins or LV2 format, which are much more stable and well integrated. A couple of useful resources: The official Ardour manual has a section dedicated to plugins and compatibility. The LinuxMusicians community is full of threads about Ardour and plugin alternatives. For a quick start, check out packages like Calf Studio Gear or LSP Plugins, which are open source and work perfectly on MODICIA. If you’d like, we can also prepare a step‑by‑step mini‑guide to set up Ardour with LV2 and native Linux VSTs, so you can avoid compatibility headaches. [https://manual.ardour.org/] [https://linuxmusicians.com/] Nick - NICE
🕒 2025-12-15 08:09:46
Hey guys, I’ve been on MODICIA for like 6 years now and Caravaggio is seriously the sickest version ever. But I used to mess around with LMMS and now with Ardour I’m kinda stuck ‘cause the Windows plugins are being a pain. Anyone here got some tips or links to tutorials or docs? I tried googling a bunch but couldn’t find the stuff I need to get past this creative block. Thx a lot!
🕒 2025-12-15 02:33:11
Good morning, we have forwarded your request to the offices of Modicia Company. You will be contacted by our customer service department as soon as possible. Thank you.
🕒 2025-12-12 11:15:59
Hi there, We’re a professional graphic design studio that started out as a state-funded startup project in West Virginia. Since we’re committed to using open-source software for all our work, we chose MODICIA OS as our operating system—specifically the community ISO version, because we’re tied to open-source tools without commercial licenses. We’d like to know how we can get professional support from the development team if we run into any issues. Thanks!
🕒 2025-12-12 09:19:30
Heartfelt thanks from all of us at MODICIA O.S.
🕒 2025-12-08 17:59:49
Hi everyone, I’m really glad I discovered MODICIA OS. I don’t have any problems at all, I just wanted to thank you for creating a real multimedia system that’s ready to go, and not just a random bunch of preinstalled programs. I had done that myself before. Congrats, and keep it up!
🕒 2025-12-08 08:59:48
The issue you're describing is a classic scenario of incompatibility or a missing dependencies/components during the execution of complex video editing software (such as Vegas Pro) via a compatibility layer like Wine. The functional difference between version 19.0 and the crashing behavior of 20.1 is likely due to a change in the rendering engine or the runtime dependencies introduced by Sony/MAGIX in the 20.1 release. I recommend starting with Winetricks to install the necessary multimedia and runtime components (specifically DirectX and vcrun versions) within the Wine prefix. Davide Team MODICIA Community.
🕒 2025-11-29 07:38:29
Hey everyone! Has anyone here tried installing Vegas Pro with WineHQ? I got version 19.0 working fine, but when I install 20.1 everything seems okay until I start exporting — then the program just crashes. Thanks a lot to anyone who can help me out!"
🕒 2025-11-29 05:37:51
Given that it is clearly written to be cautious, Nvidia drivers are proprietary and not controllable, and very often they crash the graphics system. Therefore, if you want to use them, you should first make a complete backup of the system with the integrated tool. To resolve the black screen issue on systems running NVIDIA drivers, perform the following steps: 1. DIAGNOSTIC CHECKS **Check Loaded Driver:** Check which video driver is currently loaded for your NVIDIA card. $ lspci -k | grep -EA3 'VGA|3D|Display' **Check Xorg Logs for Errors:** Examine the Xorg server log for any error messages, typically marked with 'EE'. $ cat /var/log/Xorg.0.log | grep EE **Check Kernel Messages (NVIDIA):** Look for kernel messages related to the status of the NVIDIA driver. $ dmesg | grep -i nvidia. 2. BLACKLIST NOUVEAU (If enabled/active). If the open-source Nouveau driver is interfering, you should blacklist it. - **Create Blacklist Configuration File:**. Create the file in `/etc/modprobe.d/blacklist-nouveau.conf`. Contents of `/etc/modprobe.d/blacklist-nouveau.conf`: blacklist nouveau options nouveau modeset=0 **Rebuild Initial RAM Disk (initramfs):** Update the system's initial RAM file system to apply the blacklist. $ sudo update-initramfs -u 3. UPDATE INITRAMFS AND GRUB. Make sure your system's boot configuration is up to date. $ sudo update-initramfs -u $ sudo update-grub 4. MANUALLY STARTING THE DISPLAY MANAGER Try starting the display manager manually to see if the problem is limited to the initial boot sequence. $ sudo systemctl start gdm (Use `lightdm`, `sddm`, etc., depending on your setup.) 5. KERNEL BOOT PARAMETERS (TEMPORARY/TEST) Change kernel parameters during boot for testing or as a temporary workaround. **Entering GRUB:** When the GRUB boot menu appears, select the Linux entry and press the **'e'** key. **Add parameter:** Locate the line beginning with `linux ...` and add one of the following parameters: **Option 1 (Disable initial graphics mode):** `nomodeset` **Option 2 (Force setting NVIDIA kernel mode):** `nvidia-drm.modeset=1` REINSTALL THE NVIDIA DRIVER If the previous steps do not work, perform a clean reinstall of the proprietary NVIDIA driver. **Delete existing drivers:** Remove all remaining NVIDIA driver packages. $ sudo apt purge nvidia-* **Install the recommended version:** Install the recommended stable driver version. Replace `XXX` with the appropriate version number (e.g., `535`). $ sudo apt install nvidia-driver-XXX **TROUBLESHOOTING STRATEGY** Use `lspci -k` to determine whether the proprietary NVIDIA driver is currently associated with the graphics card or whether the system is using a different driver (such as Nouveau or `i915`/`radeon` for integrated graphics). Nouveau Conflict:** If `nouveau` is still reported as active or loaded, make sure it is properly blacklisted as described in step 2. Xorg Errors: If the NVIDIA driver is active but the graphics environment (Xorg) does not start, immediately check the Xorg logs (`/var/log/Xorg.0.log`) for critical errors (`EE`). Alternatively, you can contact professional support, who can also resolve the issue remotely. Team MODICIA O.S.
🕒 2025-11-22 09:56:55
I installed the Nvidia drivers recommended by your application, but on one PC it does not start in graphical mode, it stays black with some text I don’t understand, while on another everything went fine and now Kdenlive practically flies. How can I fix the black console screen?
🕒 2025-11-22 09:27:49
Download the 64‑bit .deb package from https://www.google.com/chrome/. Once the download is complete, double‑click the file to launch the installer. After installation, Google Chrome will appear in the Internet menu, and it will receive updates automatically through the system’s package manager, just like any other package in the distribution.
🕒 2025-11-21 10:22:31
How do I install Chrome on MODICIA? It’s no longer in the AppCenter.
🕒 2025-11-21 10:11:49
Good morning, The reasons for this error can be multiple, ranging from a corrupted ISO, to the program used to create the bootable USB stick, or even the USB stick itself. Since we do not have information about the specific error you encountered, we can proceed by elimination. Verify the ISO with the MD5 file; the codes must match, otherwise the ISO is corrupted. (https://sourceforge.net/projects/winmd5sum/files/winmd5.exe/download) Download the new ISO available and check it with the MD5 file. (https://sourceforge.net/projects/modicia-o-s/files/) (https://sourceforge.net/projects/winmd5sum/files/winmd5.exe/download) Use a reliable, bug-free bootable USB creator. (https://sourceforge.net/projects/rufus.mirror/files/) Try changing the USB stick. If you still encounter problems, please send us a screenshot of the error and we will see how it can be resolved. Kind regards.
🕒 2025-11-19 17:50:56
A few months ago, I downloaded Modicia OS and was pleasantly impressed, so much so that I have been recommending it to friends and colleagues. I have tried several times to download it again to give it to a colleague, but I get a warning as soon as I attempt to write the .ISO file to the USB stick, and at the end of the process, it does not boot. What should I do to obtain a working bootable USB with your OS? Kind regards.
🕒 2025-11-19 17:46:53
The correct localization to choose is it_IT.UTF-8, because it fully supports Italian characters (è, ò, ù, etc.) and modern symbols. It is compatible with graphical applications, terminals, and international software. It avoids encoding problems in text files and scripts and localizes the entire system in Italian. Naturally, it should be selected both as the locale and as the global setting, and the system must be restarted before using it. Bye.
🕒 2025-11-12 08:23:25
Good morning everyone, I accidentally installed MODICIA OS in English and now I would like to localize it in Italian. By the way, congratulations for the excellent system management tools, including the new graphical localizer. Being used to Ubuntu, I took it for granted, then I realized that with Debian you have to use the bash. But let’s get back to the problem: which localization should I choose between it_IT, it_IT.UTF-8 and POSIX to correctly localize everything? I set it_IT globally, but now it’s partly in Italian and partly in English. Thanks to anyone who wants to help me.
🕒 2025-11-12 08:19:00
Hi Jeremiah, no, you cannot uninstall Chromium. It is used by MODICIA O.S. for WebApps, which are launched in an isolated security sandbox. If you want to use a different browser, you are free to install whichever you prefer—Firefox, Vivaldi, Google Chrome, or any other browser that provides a .deb release package. However, if you uninstall Chromium, you will lose many core functionalities of the operating system, and you won't be able to safely replace them internally, as they will no longer run within a secure sandboxed environment. We recommend keeping Chromium installed and simply using your preferred browser for regular browsing. Team MODICIA.
🕒 2025-11-07 17:39:40
"Is it possible to uninstall Chromium and use Firefox instead? The contextual text description says that Chromium cannot be uninstalled. Thank you, Jeremiah
🕒 2025-11-07 17:31:53
Kernel 6.12.48 remains the superior choice for MODICIA O.S.: stable, performant, and fully compatible with real-world hardware and workflows. Kernel 6.16.3~bpo, despite its newer label, introduces regressions that make it unsuitable for serious use. The heart of MODICIA O.S. Kernel 6.12.48 is a well tested, stable, and optimized version for desktop and professional environments. It supports a wide range of hardware, including legacy devices and professional peripherals, without requiring patches or workarounds. Wine EQ works flawlessly on 6.12, ensuring compatibility with advanced Windows software, including audio/video tools and professional-grade games. On 6.16, Wine EQ fails to launch in many setups. Kernel 6.16.3~bpo: regressions and known issues Despite the official changelog claiming improvements, the reality for users is quite different: Reduced hardware compatibility: many legacy drivers have been removed or deprecated. Broadcom Wi-Fi cards, older HP printers, and some AMD GPUs are no longer properly recognized. Networking issues: users report problems with NetworkManager, random disconnections, and instability with VPNs and mobile networks. Wine EQ is unsupported: kernel 6.16 breaks compatibility with key modules required by Wine EQ, making it unusable for advanced Windows software. Known bugs: Instability with EXT4 filesystems in certain configurations. Power management issues on laptops, with abnormal battery drain. Incompatibility with some DKMS modules, including VirtualBox Guest Additions. Works only in VirtualBox? Yes, kernel 6.16 seems to run decently only in virtualized environments like VirtualBox, where hardware is simulated and real-world issues don’t surface. But MODICIA O.S. isn’t designed to be the “eighth operating system” in a Windows VirtualBox setup used by a YouTuber reviewing icon themes. MODICIA O.S. : built for real work, is designed for people who actually work with their computers—graphic designers, musicians, technicians, advanced users. It needs a stable, compatible, high-performance system. Kernel 6.12.48 delivers exactly that. Kernel 6.16, on the other hand, is immature, unstable, and unfit for professional use. In short: Modicia sticks with 6.12 because it’s the only kernel that guarantees performance, compatibility, and reliability. 6.16 is a downgrade disguised as an upgrade. Team MODICIA.
🕒 2025-11-04 07:56:04
Hi everyone, I was wondering—why are we still using kernel 6.12.48 instead of switching to 6.16.3~bpo? Wouldn't we get better performance with the newer version, at least in theory?
🕒 2025-11-04 07:44:40
Your system management tools are awesome one click and everything’s done. But I really wanted to give a shoutout to AppImage Menu Integrator. It’s clean, fast, and insanely efficient. I’ve tried other tools before and honestly, they’re laughable. One was even distributed as a Flatpak (seriously?), and another just kept running in the background asking me over and over if I wanted to integrate the app. Was it really that hard to build something like yours? You nailed it—this app takes AppImage to a whole new level, way beyond Flatpak and Snap, all in one click. Hats off to you. I’m so glad I found you guys, and I’m genuinely happy to be using your amazing operating system. Cheers, Nick
🕒 2025-11-02 16:49:01
Yes, you can use AMD GPU Checker to easily check and fix everything. This graphical utility automatically detects your AMD graphics card, shows you which drivers are active, and alerts you if any updates or important firmware are missing. If you like, you can also install the recommended packages directly with just a few clicks. No technical skills required: Launch the program, instantly see your GPU model, if something needs updating, it offers to install it for you. It’s designed to make life easier for users who just want to know if “everything’s fine” or if an update is needed. - Anton
🕒 2025-10-30 15:31:59
I have a computer with an AMD graphics card, but I’m not sure if the drivers are up to date. Can I use AMD GPU Checker to check and fix everything automatically?
🕒 2025-10-30 15:21:08
You can run Windows VST plugins in Ardour, and since MODICIA O.S. Caravaggio already includes Wine, Winetricks, and Ardour. Here's how to complete the setup. Check the audio tab in Wine to confirm that your system’s audio is properly detected. Install your Windows VST plugins using the Wine environment. Enable Windows VST support in Ardour: Launch Ardour. Go to Edit, Preferences , Plugins. Enable “Scan for Windows VST plugins”. Add ~/.vst to the plugin scan paths. Click “Scan Now”. Enjoy your workflow!
🕒 2025-10-25 07:33:49
Hey y’all, hope everyone’s chillin’ today Quick question for the crew is there any way to run Windows plugins in Ardour? I’m tryna ditch my Windows partition and go full MODICIA it’s just too slick and stacked with everything I need If anyone’s got the steps or knows how to make it work, I’d seriously appreciate it
🕒 2025-10-25 05:13:06
Thank you, we're glad you find it useful. Of course, you can install any GTK-compatible themes and icon sets. However, please note that the Queen Margherita icon pack is one of the most complete ever created. Any other icon set you install may require you to manually search for missing icons. If that doesn't bother you, there's no other downside to using an alternative icon set. Best regards.
🕒 2025-10-21 17:07:43
Hey! I've been using MODICIA OS and I'm seriously loving it everything runs super smooth and it's ready to go right out of the box. Just wondering: is it possible to install other icon sets besides the default ones? I like tweaking the look of my desktop a bit. Thanks and props to the team, this distro is insanely well put together!
🕒 2025-10-21 05:43:09
You're very welcom we truly appreciate it. Don't worry: the more envy and criticism there is, the more it means you're doing your job well, and that bothers some people. We hope MODICIA O.S. proves useful and helps you with your projects. – Team MODICIA
🕒 2025-10-20 17:22:40
I just wanted to thank you for the amazing work you're doing—you've created something truly useful and beautiful for the open source community. I felt like I had to say it, especially because there's so much negativity online these days. Congratulations!
🕒 2025-10-20 17:18:47
TRIM is a command that tells your SSD: “These blocks of data are no longer in use — you can safely erase them.” SSDs don’t overwrite data like hard drives — they need to erase blocks before reusing them. Without TRIM, deleted files linger invisibly, slowing down future writes. TRIM keeps your SSD fast, clean, and healthy over time. In MODICIA O.S., the TRIM tool: Reads your SSD’s current TRIM status. Lets you enable or disable periodic TRIM. It doesn’t touch your files or partitions — it simply tells the SSD which blocks are safe to clean up. It’s like tidying up the workspace, not deleting anything new. Your filesystem supports TRIM (ext4, btrfs, etc.). You’re not running it during critical disk operations (e.g. cloning, restoring). MODICIA’s tool is designed to be non-destructive and user-friendly, so you won’t “mess up” anything by using it. "If you use TRIM on an HDD, some disks or filesystems may generate I/O errors. - Team MODICIA O.S.
🕒 2025-10-17 13:28:40
Sorry if I sound silly, but I don’t really get what the TRIM tool in MODICIA does. I’m not sure how it works and I don’t want to mess up my SSD.
🕒 2025-10-17 09:41:44
Before asking, it would be easier to just read the instructions—they're even written in German on the Install O.S. page. Anyway, to sum it up: when you set your system to a language other than English and reboot, you're actually still using the English 'Desktop' folder that was created before the translation. So programs will keep saving files there. This happens in all Linux distributions, but no one ever bothers to warn you. You need to reboot a second time to make sure the translation is complete—including the desktop folder! To fix it now, it's simple: just delete the English 'Desktop' folder, and whenever a program wants to save something to the desktop, point it to the 'Schreibtisch' folder instead. After that, it’ll remember automatically. Hope that helps! But seriously, read the instructions they’re super clear, and if you’re new to Linux, that’s the least you should do. Jürgen
🕒 2025-10-16 07:38:41
Hello everyone, sorry for my English but I'm German and I'm using a translator. I wanted to ask why, when I save a file with GIMP, I find it in the 'deskto' folder and not in the 'Schreibtisch' folder?
🕒 2025-10-16 07:26:51
Good evening, We are responding to your question about the commercial ISO in this public form, which is open to everyone, as it serves as a space for free information and assistance. The ISO file can be downloaded only once, and the link remains active for 24 hours. The license is personal. Once the ISO has been saved and decrypted using your license key, please store it in a secure location in case you need to reinstall it or install it on multiple PCs. There is no need to download future commercial versions of the ISO, as your current version will automatically update to the latest releases without any action required on your part. This automatic update process will continue until the end of official support from MODICIA Company (August 9, 2028). After that date, the system will continue to receive LTS updates from Debian until June 30, 2030. Please note that in the commercial version, support is provided directly by MODICIA Company—not by the community. When you purchase the license, you are entitled to three support emails included. Kind regards.
🕒 2025-10-15 17:17:37
Hey guys! I'm super into graphics and I have fun messing around with GIMP. I just installed some new working Script-Fu stuff I found in tutorials. If anyone knows other ones that work with version 3.xxx—even old ones—please share them with everyone! Thanks a bunch! —Tommy
🕒 2025-10-10 17:08:59
Import Your Footage. Drag your video into the timeline. Add a Blur Effect. Go to the Effects tab. Search for "Blur" (e.g., Box Blur, Gaussian Blur, or Low Pass). Drag the blur effect onto your clip. Create a Mask. Search for "Mask" in the Effects tab. Add "Mask: Simple Shape" to your clip. Choose a shape (usually a rectangle) and position it over the license plate. Track the Movement (if needed) Add the "Motion Tracker" effect. Set the tracking area over the license plate. Click Analyze to let Kdenlive track the movement. Link the mask to the tracker so it follows the plate. Combine Mask and Blur Use "Mask Apply" to apply the blur only within the masked area. Preview and Adjust Scrub through the timeline to ensure the blur follows the plate. MARIANI--PHOTO
🕒 2025-10-08 09:46:36
Hi, can you help me with Kdenlive? I can't find the option to make a blurry mask to cover car license plates. Thanks!
🕒 2025-10-07 17:20:25
You can find all the technical documentation and guides here: (https://docs.syncthing.net/v2.0.0/), and a very well-made, clear, and professional multilingual video (definitely not the work of some click-hungry amateur) here: (https://youtu.be/se4V-CgO7ZM). Cheers!
🕒 2025-10-05 07:19:19
Hello everyone, I wanted to know if there is a guide available to optimally configure Syncthing in the distro and on the YouTube channel. Thank you.
🕒 2025-10-05 06:59:14
Hello, I'm a new user. I previously used Ubuntu Studio and, more recently, AV Linux. I just wanted to let you know that your system is fantastic—I’ve abandoned everything else and now use only MODICIA. The difference between a programmer who simply installs software as-is and the configurations and optimizations crafted by designers in MODICIA is striking—truly immense. Keep up the great work!
🕒 2025-10-04 07:20:11
Hi there, and thanks for your interest in MODICIA OS! Yes—MODICIA OS supports many popular Windows applications out of the box. For more complex software like Adobe Photoshop, additional components (such as Wine and performance optimizations) may be required to ensure smooth operation and full compatibility. A step-by-step guide is available on our [Tutorials Page], making setup straightforward. Installation is extremely simple. MODICIA OS uses the Calamares installer, which handles everything automatically. Just follow the on-screen instructions—no advanced technical skills required.MODICIA OS is built for users who want to focus on productivity, not system administration. It comes preconfigured with essential drivers, scripts, and tools, so you can start working immediately. Hardware support—including printers, Wi-Fi adapters, and NVIDIA graphics—is included by default. System updates are handled automatically, so you’ll always stay current without manual intervention. For visual walkthroughs and additional help, check out our official video tutorials on the [MODICIA OS Channel]. They cover everything from installation to advanced usage. Team MODICIA OS
🕒 2025-10-02 15:26:42
Hey, I’m curious about MODICIA OS. Is it compatible with my favorite Windows apps like Photoshop or Microsoft Office? Also, I’ve got an old laptop lying around—how easy is it to install MODICIA on that? Do I need to be tech-savvy? What about drivers—does it support things like printers, Wi-Fi, and NVIDIA graphics out of the box? And once it’s installed, does it update automatically or do I have to manage updates myself?
🕒 2025-10-02 14:42:05
Installing NVIDIA drivers on Linux can pose several risks: Kernel incompatibility: Open-source drivers like Nouveau may contain critical bugs (e.g., use-after-free) that can corrupt kernel memory and compromise the file system. Unstable updates: Proprietary drivers may break after kernel or system updates, leading to boot failures or graphical issues. Firmware and signature requirements: Newer GPUs often require signed firmware, and Linux support may be incomplete or problematic. Complex configuration: Manual installation or use of unofficial PPAs can trigger dependency errors, version conflicts, and desktop environment instability. Summary: Proceed with caution and ensure a full backup of critical data before installing. Team MODICIA O.S.
🕒 2025-10-02 07:25:39
Hey, I’m reaching out to anyone who can help—NVIDIA driver installation shows a warning. Is it really that risky, or can I just give it a shot and roll back if something goes wrong?
🕒 2025-10-02 07:05:21
In the MODICIA Control Panel, the Dock button.
🕒 2025-10-01 12:56:47
Can someone help me? Where can I find the settings for the main bottom taskbar? Thanks in advance to anyone who replies.
🕒 2025-10-01 12:39:50
Alright guys, thanks.
🕒 2025-10-01 06:20:09
Once you're there, #https://zoom.us/download#client_4meeting# scroll down to the section “Zoom Workplace for Linux”, select “Debian-based 64-bit”, and click Download.
🕒 2025-10-01 06:17:11
You can find the AppImage version in both AppImage Centers integrated into the system. Or, if you prefer the .deb format, you’ll find the package on Zoom’s website—just download the Debian 64-bit version and click on it; it will install automatically. Bye!
🕒 2025-10-01 05:43:06
Hello everyone, sorry for the basic question. I'm a new MODICIA user. Can I install Zoom? I can't find it in the Software Center.
🕒 2025-10-01 05:10:35
Welcome to the MODICIA O.S. Community! If you have questions, ideas, or need help using MODICIA O.S., this is the right place. Feel free to ask, share, and connect with others. We're here to support you — with passion, respect, and dedication to free software. — Team MODICIA Project
🕒 2025-09-29 07:57:53