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itsjustlag

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Registered: 2021-04-26

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uname -r and uname -i outputs to "unknown"

Hello there, I tried running `uname -r` and `-uname -i` and the output is "unknown". I have some software that relies on those commands, and because of this, it's not working. How can I solve this?

My CPU:
Intel Core i7 10750H

My GPU:
GTX 1660 ti Mobile

My Machine:
Lenovo Legion 5i

I installed Arch using the guided "archinstall" command.

Thanks!

Last edited by itsjustlag (2021-04-26 15:18:30)

Head_on_a_Stick

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From: The Wirral

Registered: 2014-02-20

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Re: uname -r and uname -i outputs to "unknown"

Which kernel version is installed? Check /boot & /lib/modules to find out.

From my system:

empty@archie:~ $ uname -r
5.11.16-zen1-1-zen
empty@archie:~ $ uname -i                                                                
unknown
empty@archie:~ $

So I don't think the hardware platform output is supported for that kernel at least.

I installed Arch using the guided "archinstall" command.

Please use the "report" button on your post and request that this thread be moved to the forum area reserved for support of that tool.

Please also post your full installation log. Thanks.

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itsjustlag

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Registered: 2021-04-26

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Re: uname -r and uname -i outputs to "unknown"

ah, I use the zen kernel. is that the problem? do i have to switch back to the normal kernel?

Head_on_a_Stick

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Re: uname -r and uname -i outputs to "unknown"

I don't know if the vanilla kernel supports that option. Given that Arch is x86_64 only then it seems unlikely.

Last edited by Head_on_a_Stick (2021-04-26 15:33:01)

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Scimmia

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Re: uname -r and uname -i outputs to "unknown"

uname -i is not portable, as noted in the man page. Any software that relies on it isn't well written.

Slithery

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Re: uname -r and uname -i outputs to "unknown"

Moved to 'Arch Guided Installer'.

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