Linux After Dark Linux After Dark – Episode 118
Mar 27, 2026
They take on an openSUSE challenge and explain why now was the right time to try it. Install quirks, misleading live images, and partitioning pitfalls get a lot of attention. Desktop session and Wayland vs X confusion comes up repeatedly. Package management, YaST vs newer tools, and Btrfs snapshots are debated alongside various stability annoyances.
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Installer Wiped Disk And Resisted Dual Boot
- Joe tried the full multi-gig ISO and hit kernel panic, then used a network image that installed but refused to dual boot cleanly with existing Ubuntu on an XPS.
- The installer aggressively suggested wiping the disk and struggled to offer a clear dual-boot path.
Avoid Guided Installer If You Need Custom Partitioning
- Use the guided installer button cautiously because it will apply a default 'blitz everything' partition scheme that can overwrite existing LVM setups.
- Joe reinstalled after wiping the disk to get a sane EFI/root layout and learned the guided flow's behavior.
Trying To Switch XFCE From Wayland Broke The Session
- Chris ended up with a Wayland XFCE session by default and broke his desktop trying to switch to X, leaving no X session and a failed login.
- He followed official-ish instructions that replaced many packages and prevented login.
