So I have a new installation of fedora, which I reinstalled because gdm would freeze and prevent me from logging in and using my computer. I then noticed the same problem on the new installation. I noticed that using an older kernel worked, but system upgrades will break gdm again. I don’t want to have to never update my system. New distro? Suggestions to fix this? I ideally want an relatively bleeding edge distro.
Find what the issue is, really. Hopping distros will not solve it. Maybe update the system package by package to filter out which one fucks it up.
It’s probably the kernel. like I said, it works with kernel 6.5.6 but not anything newer
Hopping distros will not solve it
It most certainly can, especially when it’s Fedora. It can crap out a lot if you’re unlucky.
Sure, but why would you? I most certainly won’t spend days/weeks trying to fix an issue when I can install different package and be rid of it in a minute. If replacing gdm doesn’t work, buhbye Fedora.
A quick search revealed that others have experienced issues that may be related. In order to disclose that this is different from the issue reported by others, please consider the following:
After updating to the latest kernel, shut off instead of reboot. After which you turn your device back on. If strict adherence to ‘rebooting’ like this prevents the issue from coming up, then it’s likely the aforementioned known issue with the latest generation of AMD GPUs and recent kernel updates.
Please consider to report back on your findings.
I’ve tried rebooting it like that. I have a latest gen and GPU so that may be it
Thank you for the reply!
I’ve tried rebooting it like that.
And…, what’s the result? Does the problem persist? Or is it resolved? (Under strict adherence to rebooting as described*)
Some ideas:
Are you using proprietary nvidia drivers? Display issues after switching kernels could be driver related. If so, switch to nouveau and see what happens.
See if the issues persists with another display manager, such as sddm.
we would need more info. There are so many possible factors
Have you tried replacing gdm? That’s what I’d start with.
