Almost every app(GTK) is crashing after upgrading to 41. So, the solution for now is GSK_RENDERER=ngl or gl
It was also posted here,
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Hi again!
Luckily, I didn’t update Fedora to version 41 since I have an important project due at the end of the month. Sometimes, you just have to be extra cautious.
On the solution: Could you clarify what you mean exactly? Do I need to open the terminal to change the parameter? And where exactly do I switch GSK_RENDERER=ngl to gl?
Add it to /etc/environment and reboot. Everything will be fine for now.
Hi,
Apologies for the delayed response. Could you guide me through the steps? Do I need to create a file for this? I don’t seem to have an /etc/environment directory in my home folder.
That is the file to place the entry into
You can edit it in a terminal with sudo nano /etc/environment and place the suggested entry into it.
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Sorry, for the late reply, too. My system was down after my keys got corrupted after upgrading to 41. After that, I decided to try Arch based distribution (Endeavour OS). Interestingly, all flatpak apps are working fine here by default.
I did it exactly as above.
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I was having the same issue, and adding GSK_RENDERER=ngl to /etc/environment worked for me.
I also tried to understand if the problem was with my dedicated GPU by following the post in nvidia forum. However, I needed a quick solution, and since this worked for me, I’m now just waiting for the next update.
Did it corrupt your super key? Right now my super key (for the activity overview) does not work anymore.
Sorry, not super key. My LUKS key or key stripe area got corrupted somehow after upgrade. I wasn’t able to unlock the LUKS encrypted drive.
I have a USB drive with Fedora 40 installed, so I used it to check if the issue was hardware-related. And guess what? When booting Fedora 40 from the USB, the super key works perfectly fine. This rules out hardware issues and extensions since I disabled all of them during regular session as well.
At this point, I have to admit Fedora has been giving me a lot of headaches lately. For now, I’m using the left Alt key as a workaround. I’m no shortcut magician, so this solution works well enough for my regular needs. Still, the growing list of workarounds is starting to wear on me.
I am done with Fedora for now. I am trying rolling release with recommended maintenance methods like updating at least once a week, read the new before update etc.
EndeavourOS might be your personal favorite, but from my perspective, Pop!_OS stands out as a unmatched productivity powerhouse right out of the box. Its intuitive design, seamless user experience, and numerous built-in benefits make it a joy to use. I could write an exhaustive analysis praising its features compared to Fedora, but for now, I’ll keep it to these few words of endorsement.
Fedora’s primary advantage over other distributions lies in its Wayland implementation, which is top-notch. As a gamer, this is crucial for me since Wayland effectively eliminates the screen tearing issues I faced under Ubuntu. While I never had major problems with Ubuntu, its X11 configuration made gaming less enjoyable due to persistent visual artifacts. Fedora solved this for me, but not without introducing other frustrations.
Across different hardware setups, Fedora has presented so many issues that switching distros is tempting. However, my need for Wayland out of the box keeps me tethered for now.
I am also a fan of Cosmic, but not Ubuntu.
I heard gamining is good on Arch, I guess you can give it a try.