Known issues and solutions
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2022-12-06
python-cairo 1.23.0-2 update requires manual intervention
The python-cairo package prior to version 1.23.0-2 was missing the compiled python module. This has been fixed in 1.23.0-2, so the upgrade will need to overwrite the untracked pyc file that was created. If you receive this error
python-cairo: /usr/lib/python3.10/site-packages/cairo/__pycache__/__init__.cpython-310.pyc exists in filesystem
when updating, use
pacman -Syu --overwrite /usr/lib/python3.10/site-packages/cairo/__pycache__/\*
to perform the upgrade.
2022-11-14
We recommend to install openssl-1.1
Due to the update to openssl 3.0 some things still look for the older LTS version 1.1. You may install openssl-1.1 and maybe lib32-openssl-1.1 packages. However report such issues to us.
Known issues:
- some SDDM themes might not work
- dkms might not sign modules properly as header files may still depend on 1.1 version of openssl
Issues reported to Archlinux so far:
FS#76567 : [plasma-framework] 5.99.0 needs a rebuild against openssl 3.0
libx11 1.8.2 causes firefox to freeze
libx11 1.8.2 causes Firefox to freeze, mainly when highlighting text and copying things to the clipboard (e.g. password manager).
Issues reported:
- xorg: libx11 1.8.2 causes firefox to freeze when highlighting text
- Bugzilla: Firefox 107+ freezes and is unresponsive under X11
Workaround (UNTESTED - at your own risk!):
Install the AUR Package libx11-firefox-fix
Kernel 6.0: AMDGPU - Screen freezes when waking from hibernation or suspend
Mesa 22.2.x renders Calamares black on Gnome Development ISOs
For some yet unknown reason Calamares is rendered black on Gnome when Mesa 22.2.x is used. Current workaround is to install 22.1.x series and relogin to the live-session.
2022-11-02
Kernel 6.1-rc# might break backlight control on old/weird laptops, please test
2022-10-28
signature from "Manjaro Build Server <build_at_manjaro_dot_org>" is unknown trust
Seems our signing key for our Build Server had the 2022-10-28 as expire date set when generated. This is now fixed for chroot builds and fresh as also current existing installs via manjaro-keyring 20221028-4 Simply update your system to get that package, which got pushed to all our branches.
NVIDIA 520.56.06 Color banding and animation issues
- [NVIDIA Bug Report] Color banding and animation issues with 520.56.06
- [Manjaro Forum] Nvidia Dithering mode no longer working after the nvidia 5.20 driver update
Current (not so good) Workaround:
- Open nvidia-settings
- Select the problematic monitor under the GPU Tab (e.g.
DP-0 - (LG ...)) - Under Controls, change Depth to 6 bpc (or play with the Dithering Controls)
NVIDIA already replied to the Bug-Report, so there is a good chance that this issue will be fixed with the next NVIDIA driver release.
2022-10-10
Various Linux Kernel WLAN security issues (RCE/DOS) found
New Kernel versions are out that fix the RCO and DOS vulnerabilities in the WiFi stack published on Wednesday. They can be exploited over the air, so better update to 6.0.2, 5.19.16, 5.15.74, 5.10.148, or 5.4.218 soon!
2022-10-05
Removing python2 from the repositories
2022-09-23 - Jelle van der Waa
Python 2 went end of life January 2020. Since then we have been actively cutting down the number of projects depending on
python2in our repositories, and we have finally been able to drop it from our distribution. If you still havepython2installed on your system consider removing it and any python2 package.If you still require the python2 package you can keep it around, but please be aware that there will be no security updates. If you need a patched package please consult the AUR, or use an unofficial user repository.*
– Arch Linux - News: Removing python2 from the repositories
* Note: Unofficial user repositories are not supported
Nvidia 3060RTX cards may have issues with the 515.76 driver
ceph, ceph-libs and ceph-mgr dropped to the AUR
These packages will most likely be orphaned and can be removed. See:
Fixed: timeshift-gtk dumping core for some setups
ongoing discussion:
Timeshift-gtk dumps core
Update to timeshift 22.06.5-3
Openh264 2.3.1-1 update might prevent some applications from launching
With the latest openh264 update so-file name changed. Some applications however still expect so.6. As a workaround the following symlink can be used for now.
sudo ln -s /usr/lib/libopenh264.so.2.3.1 /usr/lib/libopenh264.so.6