I notice that manjaro-kde-26.0-260104-linux618 on an HP EliteBook 8560p has an undesirable behavior.
On two different laptops (different models but both HP Elitebooks of similar era), the install will lock up the machine if it’s launched before the network is connected.
does not bring up a console login. It brings up a blank black screen with flashing cursor but no login. The system is mostly hung.
Either logging into wireless or connecting a network cable prior to launching the installer caused a perfectly smooth install.
Anyone else notice this behavior? I can duplicate it reliably.
The installation process using Calamares (the Manjaro installer) can be completed offline. In fact, that’s the only option – all necessary packages are included on the ISO.
If memory serves, there might have been a toggle switch of some kind to optionally allow downloading of updates while installing – naturally, a stable Internet connection would have been required for that.
However, this hasn’t been the case for a very long time.
I just installed using the same ISO without any issues. Your problem must be elsewhere.
Did you check the ISO (and the USB) for consistency?
The installer will look for a network connection solely for the purpose of suggesting the locale based on your network location. Other than that - network is not required as all possible drivers will be included with the ISO (blame Nvidia for the size of the ISO).
What do you mean - it looks out of place … is this an afterthought description of booting the installer medium?
For the sake of verification, I have - just now - booted an older Clevo based laptop (N141WU) without network. The initial test for network fails - expected - as I didn’t connect any.
Installer completes as expected.
I know this is not what you want to hear, but I do think it is related to your hardware - but how, why and what - I have no idea.
In the context I can only speculate:
dual boot windows ?
if yes; check if windows feature fast startup is enabled, causing the hardware to be in an initialised state, thus confusing the Linux kernel?
I understand and thank you for considering it. It was an offer of help and respect to the project. It’s all the same to me, as my systems are working perfectly.