# General **URL:** https://universal-blue.discourse.group/c/general/4.md [Latest](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/latest.md) · [Categories](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/categories.md) · [Tags](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/tags.md) --- ## [Post your desktop screenshot!](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/post-your-desktop-screenshot/19)
**Author:** [@j0rge](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/j0rge)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2026, 5:28pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/post-your-desktop-screenshot/19 "2026-05-30T17:28:45Z")
I’ll go first! --- ## [Free open source training from the Linux Foundation](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/free-open-source-training-from-the-linux-foundation/4378)
**Author:** [@j0rge](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/j0rge)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2025, 1:22am UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/free-open-source-training-from-the-linux-foundation/4378 "2025-05-16T01:22:03Z")
Some of you keep asking “How do I learn all this stuff?”. Here’s a great resource, the Linux Foundation offers a ton of free introductory courses: Resources - Linux Foundation - Education And for those of you who know … --- ## [How to file issues](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/how-to-file-issues/1470)
**Author:** [@j0rge](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/j0rge)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2026, 8:21pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/how-to-file-issues/1470 "2026-03-04T20:21:34Z")
While we try to help people as much as we can, we prefer that issues are triaged through GitHub so they can be tracked and labelled properly. Here’s a quick guide. If you’ve been redirected here it means one of us wants… --- ## [Need help? Check out the Discord Archives](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/need-help-check-out-the-discord-archives/362)
**Author:** [@j0rge](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/j0rge)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2024, 1:26pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/need-help-check-out-the-discord-archives/362 "2024-01-03T13:26:00Z")
We’ve been rolling out Answer Overflow to index our threaded Discord content onto search engines. Here’s the direct link to the archives. I’m hoping to enable it for all the channels as soon as we can: --- ## [Welcome to Universal Blue! 👋](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/welcome-to-universal-blue/5)
**Author:** [@system](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2023, 5:18am UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/welcome-to-universal-blue/5 "2023-11-11T05:18:59Z")
We are so glad you joined us. This project provides: Images :train: A diverse set of continuously delivered operating system images for people to use as their desktop operating system Community :blue\_heart: Help new co… --- ## [About the General category](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/about-the-general-category/3)
**Author:** [@system](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2023, 5:18am UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/about-the-general-category/3 "2023-11-11T05:18:58Z")
Welcome to Universal Blue! Feel free to leave feedback, ask questions, and hang out! Official Website --- ## [Hoping this isnt just me - bazzite team, please check this out](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/hoping-this-isnt-just-me-bazzite-team-please-check-this-out/12603)
**Author:** [@ClunkyJankor79](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/ClunkyJankor79)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2026, 4:28pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/hoping-this-isnt-just-me-bazzite-team-please-check-this-out/12603 "2026-10-26T16:28:44Z")
https://www.reddit.com/r/Bazzite/s/8JEEgGLRu2 --- ## [OS parse error](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/os-parse-error/12588)
**Author:** [@wiverson](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/wiverson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2026, 6:37pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/os-parse-error/12588 "2026-10-24T18:37:43Z")
Running Bazzite 44 on a Frame desktop. Everything is basically running fine, but the Steam client is reporting an update (~10gb) is available. I go to install, it downloads, appears to install, then displays “OS parse er… --- ## [Troubleshooting Printer Issues on an Atomic Linux Desktop](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/troubleshooting-printer-issues-on-an-atomic-linux-desktop/12597)
**Author:** [@Sean\_Kean](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/Sean_Kean)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 8:23pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/troubleshooting-printer-issues-on-an-atomic-linux-desktop/12597 "2026-10-23T20:23:20Z")
Hi everyone, I’m interested in learning about the best way to troubleshoot printing issues on an immutable Linux desktop, such as a Universal Blue image. When a printer is detected but documents don’t print correctly, … --- ## [Where are users and groups defined?](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/where-are-users-and-groups-defined/11677)
**Author:** [@locke496](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/locke496)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 3:52pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/where-are-users-and-groups-defined/11677 "2026-10-23T15:52:10Z")
Usually, a Linux system has an /etc/passwd and a /etc/group where all users are defined. Here, in my case Aurora, both files contain only a couple of entries. Also /usr/etc/passwd and /usr/etc/group contain only a coupl… --- ## [Working 1Password with browser integration](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/working-1password-with-browser-integration/12535)
**Author:** [@grandlizard](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/grandlizard)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 10:29pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/working-1password-with-browser-integration/12535 "2026-10-20T22:29:53Z")
I got 1Password to work on Bazzite, but it should apply to any immutable distro. I used the 1Password homebrew cask by the ublue team and the default Firefox flatpak. This works because the ublue homebrew team have put… --- ## [Linux DLink X1850 Drivers](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/linux-dlink-x1850-drivers/12570)
**Author:** [@JxRIO](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/JxRIO)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2026, 5:22pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/linux-dlink-x1850-drivers/12570 "2026-10-10T17:22:50Z")
Hi there many wifi adapters work with bazzite but my dlink X1850 wifi 6 adapter does not. DWA-X1850 AX1800 Wi-Fi 6 USB Adapter Is there a way these drivers can be added to future updates? Thanks --- ## [Slow bootup time - Bazzite](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/slow-bootup-time-bazzite/12569)
**Author:** [@grimster300](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/grimster300)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 9:22pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/slow-bootup-time-bazzite/12569 "2026-10-07T21:22:38Z")
Hi, I’m relatively new to Bazzite, and I’ve recently run into an issue with my boot up time slowing down from about 20 seconds to 1 minute 30 seconds. I’ve done some research already and I’ve found that one of the poten… --- ## [BSOD Screen locker broken - kinoite](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/bsod-screen-locker-broken-kinoite/12559)
**Author:** [@Blaise](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/Blaise)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 10:20pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/bsod-screen-locker-broken-kinoite/12559 "2026-10-02T22:20:13Z")
I got this new (to me) error But switching to the terminal (as instructed), gets me a blinking cursor and no response. Since it’s a 4GB machine, I thought it might be memory related, but I swapped in a 16GB working … --- ## [Build Disk Image - no default root filesystem type](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/build-disk-image-no-default-root-filesystem-type/11416)
**Author:** [@giddisey](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/giddisey)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 11:11am UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/build-disk-image-no-default-root-filesystem-type/11416 "2026-09-28T11:11:13Z")
Hi all, I have created a custom image based on Bazzite Gnome and it is working well via bootc switch. I would like to build an anaconda disk image to remove the redundant step of installing Bazzite Gnome first but am hi… --- ## [Tired of VPN client apps breaking on linux? I got you!](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/tired-of-vpn-client-apps-breaking-on-linux-i-got-you/12469)
**Author:** [@PandaBytes](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/PandaBytes)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 4:48pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/tired-of-vpn-client-apps-breaking-on-linux-i-got-you/12469 "2026-09-27T16:48:42Z")
Hey everyone, I got annoyed that native VPN client breaks from time to time, often require layering, lack some features and the built in GUI network manager is ultra basic, so I made a new Rust TUI for managing Wire gua… --- ## [Which editions are supported now?](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/which-editions-are-supported-now/12550)
**Author:** [@Riley](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/Riley)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 4:06pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/which-editions-are-supported-now/12550 "2026-09-27T16:06:42Z")
Hello, I was going to install Bluefin for a relative but I saw that the only options listed in the main website are now alpha releases. Reading through the docs only increased my confusion so could someone please answer … --- ## [Idea: Streamlining Bazzite installation for Windows users (Chrome OS Flex / Raspberry Pi Imager model)](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/idea-streamlining-bazzite-installation-for-windows-users-chrome-os-flex-raspberry-pi-imager-model/12547)
**Author:** [@wtalvaro](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/wtalvaro)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 2:55pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/idea-streamlining-bazzite-installation-for-windows-users-chrome-os-flex-raspberry-pi-imager-model/12547 "2026-09-26T14:55:19Z")
Currently, new users coming from Windows have to manually download the ISO and configure Rufus/Etcher, which adds unnecessary technical friction to the onboarding experience. Projects like Chrome OS Flex solved this wit… --- ## [Recent update seems to have broken HDMI audio on RX570](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/recent-update-seems-to-have-broken-hdmi-audio-on-rx570/12516)
**Author:** [@tendonut](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/tendonut)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 6:50pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/recent-update-seems-to-have-broken-hdmi-audio-on-rx570/12516 "2026-09-24T18:50:07Z")
Hey folks, Been using Bazzite for over a year on this old system (4th-generation i3, 8GB memory, RX570). After the most recent update (which brought me to the 20260907 build), I can see my AV receiver is struggling to n… --- ## [How to run windows games](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/how-to-run-windows-games/12501)
**Author:** [@bulldog](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/bulldog)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 1:27am UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/how-to-run-windows-games/12501 "2026-09-16T01:27:14Z")
hello newbie here, i have been messing with linux for about 20 yrs, my problem is i cannot find a linux os to run my winfows games such as c&c, dow, i have bazzite installes on my dell, but still cannot run windows game… --- ## [Advice for Minisforum V3, on Bazzite+Bluefin](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/advice-for-minisforum-v3-on-bazzite-bluefin/5189)
**Author:** [@Mukti](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/Mukti)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 5:18pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/advice-for-minisforum-v3-on-bazzite-bluefin/5189 "2026-09-15T17:18:09Z")
Hello, I am planning to install both Bazzite & Bluefin on Minisforum V3 tablet. It is a tablet based on Ryzen 7 8840U SOC, an upgrade of Rysen 7 7840U SOC, used in Steam Deck; and both SOC use the same iGPU, Radeon 780… --- ## [Bluearchy! Looking for collaborators on a new UBlue-based Hyprland image](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/bluearchy-looking-for-collaborators-on-a-new-ublue-based-hyprland-image/11169)
**Author:** [@hojgaard](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/hojgaard)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2026, 4:40pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/bluearchy-looking-for-collaborators-on-a-new-ublue-based-hyprland-image/11169 "2026-09-13T16:40:43Z")
Hey everyone, I’m experimenting with a new Universal Blue image called Bluearchy. It’s loosely inspired by Omarchy, but the goal is not to clone it, rather to explore a similar vibe while taking some different routes. … --- ## [Can you adjust Speed Shift EEP on Bazzite?](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/can-you-adjust-speed-shift-eep-on-bazzite/12499)
**Author:** [@Jayden58](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/Jayden58)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 7:46pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/can-you-adjust-speed-shift-eep-on-bazzite/12499 "2026-09-08T19:46:11Z")
Device: Alienware M15 (the first one) TL;DWR: Alierware laptops go BRRR, setting Speedshift EEP in throttlestop(Win 10) removed that problem, how do I set this on Bazzite without also affecting GPU? On windows, it was … --- ## [Lib/firmware](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/lib-firmware/12497)
**Author:** [@kittayya1504](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/kittayya1504)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 2:48pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/lib-firmware/12497 "2026-09-08T14:48:17Z")
hey hi, I use a lenovo legion, the audio is tiny, so the problem is that the linux kernel do not recognise my audio drivers, i need to copy a file named aw88399\_acf.bin to lib/firmware and wait for kernel 7.3 release, c… --- ## [Layering vs custom image for 3rd party kernel module](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/layering-vs-custom-image-for-3rd-party-kernel-module/12488)
**Author:** [@grous](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/grous)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 8:29am UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/layering-vs-custom-image-for-3rd-party-kernel-module/12488 "2026-09-07T08:29:47Z")
I want to install acer-wmi-battery (and some other packages in that COPR). Should i layer it or write an custom image for it? --- ## [How to install ADB & Fastboot drivers for installing custom android rom](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/how-to-install-adb-fastboot-drivers-for-installing-custom-android-rom/12470)
**Author:** [@ben\_bennie\_nie](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/ben_bennie_nie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2026, 11:27pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/how-to-install-adb-fastboot-drivers-for-installing-custom-android-rom/12470 "2026-09-05T23:27:44Z")
I have a Oneplus 5t where i want to install LineageOS on. But how do i get the ADB & Fastboot drivers installed. New to trying unsual stuff on Linux. Help would be appriciated --- ## [Asus motherboards that use Realtek RTL8125 network adapters](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/asus-motherboards-that-use-realtek-rtl8125-network-adapters/12447)
**Author:** [@moorebounce](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/moorebounce)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 9:28pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/asus-motherboards-that-use-realtek-rtl8125-network-adapters/12447 "2026-09-01T21:28:21Z")
I found since switching to Linux that if your motherboard has a Realtek RTL8125 wired network adapter every Linux distro is installing the r8169 driver that makes your wired connection not work. It turns out this driver … --- ## [No More Room in Hell issues with frames/stuttering](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/no-more-room-in-hell-issues-with-frames-stuttering/12433)
**Author:** [@themeower](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/themeower)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2026, 5:24am UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/no-more-room-in-hell-issues-with-frames-stuttering/12433 "2026-08-29T05:24:13Z")
Hi, I am a bit new to Bazzite, and any non windows OS in general. I switched from windows to bazzite the other day, and downloaded nmrih on steam. I also downloaded Dead by Daylight, and Counter Strike 2. Those two run v… --- ## [Silverblue in education, school labs or parents?](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/silverblue-in-education-school-labs-or-parents/12360)
**Author:** [@Blaise](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/Blaise)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 11:43pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/silverblue-in-education-school-labs-or-parents/12360 "2026-08-25T23:43:56Z")
When I decided to set up Aurora laptops for my kids, I assumed that Universal blue would be huge in education; as an alternative to Chromebooks, perhaps. I didn’t see any relevant discussions so I dropped a note in the g… --- ## [Recommended Installation of Nix on Bazzite](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/recommended-installation-of-nix-on-bazzite/12410)
**Author:** [@agnishom](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/agnishom)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 3:29am UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/recommended-installation-of-nix-on-bazzite/12410 "2026-08-25T03:29:47Z")
Hi all; I recently installed Bazzite, and so far everything (including the games!) are working great! I have a development environment which I use in the form of a nix flake. I generally use it on my macbook, using dir… [Next page](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/c/general/4.md?page=1)