[Arch Linux] Issue with a file: (install.log), from the HyprV2 desktop environment by user "SolDoesTech" on GitHub.

sthypc · 04-06-2023, 08:27 PM

Hello Linux community,

I am new to installing custom desktop environments on Arch Linux, and I want to use the Hyprv2 environment from "SolDoesTech" on GitHub. However, during the installation process after installing the necessary resources and running the command to open the file:

$./set-hypr

to proceed with the installation of the environment, I encounter an error that says:

#[ERROR] hyperland install had failed, please check the install.log.

After this, I proceed to check the file to see if there is any error or issue with:

$nano /etc/install.log

The file opens but appears empty with the message "permission denied."

I have searched different sites for a possible solution but I can't find anything related to this specific problem. Could someone please help me with this issue? I would greatly appreciate any prompt assistance.

User: sthypc

wpeckham · 04-06-2023, 10:55 PM

This is a duplicate post, see https://www.linuxquestions.org/quest...ub-4175723848/
Duplicate posts are not allowed on this site. You should read the rules and guidelines before posting!
There may be a third copy, it is not a new post because you included the same information in a different language.
Welcome to the jungle.
Were I you I would try to close or delete two of the threads, and combine the information in a single thread under ARCH LINUX.

pan64 · 04-07-2023, 04:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sthypc

$./set-hypr

to proceed with the installation of the environment, I encounter an error that says:

#[ERROR] hyperland install had failed, please check the install.log.

After this, I proceed to check the file to see if there is any error or issue with:

$nano /etc/install.log

The file opens but appears empty with the message "permission denied."

That is probably wrong. The file may contain some info, but you need to read it as root (or another user). permission denied does not mean the file is empty.

teckk · 04-07-2023, 12:17 PM

To install non repo software on arch linux,

Get the source, see if it will compile and run first. Make a PKGBUILD for it, use makepkg to build it. Then install the software with pacman -U

This?
https://github.com/SolDoesTech/HyprV2

The install script
https://github.com/SolDoesTech/HyprV.../main/set-hypr

Code:

#### Check for yay ####
ISYAY=/sbin/yay
if [ -f "$ISYAY" ]; then 
    echo -e "$COK - yay was located, moving on."
else 
    echo -e "$CWR - Yay was NOT located"
    read -n1 -rep $'[\e[1;33mACTION\e[0m] - Would you like to install yay (y,n) ' INSTYAY
    if [[ $INSTYAY == "Y" || $INSTYAY == "y" ]]; then
        git clone https://aur.archlinux.org/yay-git.git &>> $INSTLOG
        cd yay-git
        makepkg -si --noconfirm &>> ../$INSTLOG
        cd ..
        
    else
        echo -e "$CER - Yay is required for this script, now exiting"
        exit
    fi
fi

I cringe a little when I see new arch users using an automated something to build and install non repo software.

https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/PKGBUILD
https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Makepkg
https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Arch_Build_System
https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Pacman

What pan64 said. If it's in /etc then it'll need root access.

sthypc · 04-07-2023, 06:03 PM

Thanks that worked and I managed to fix the problem with the "install.log" file.
But when it gave me the option to "start with desktop environment now (y/n)
And I clicked yes, but nothing happened, I figured that maybe it would be fixed by restarting the pc, but when it started the following problem appears:

--sthypc: /home/sthypc: change directory failed: no such file directory.
Logging in with home = "/".

What could I do in this case to solve it? Please.

wpeckham · 04-08-2023, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sthypc

Thanks that worked and I managed to fix the problem with the "install.log" file.
But when it gave me the option to "start with desktop environment now (y/n)
And I clicked yes, but nothing happened, I figured that maybe it would be fixed by restarting the pc, but when it started the following problem appears:

--sthypc: /home/sthypc: change directory failed: no such file directory.
Logging in with home = "/".

What could I do in this case to solve it? Please.

Step one would be to check the existence and permissions of /home/sthypc!

teckk · 04-08-2023, 04:28 PM

That's in the repo. It must be newer. I'm not up to date. I didn't see it.
https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Hyprland

https://archlinux.org/packages/?name=hyprland