# What commands are needed to run to get help? **URL:** \ **Category:** EndeavourOS installation\ **Created:** [April 16, 2021, 8:07pm UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/what-commands-are-needed-to-run-to-get-help/13635 "2021-04-16T20:07:15Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Alexander](https://forum.endeavouros.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/bc8723/32.png) [@Alexander](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/Alexander)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2021, 8:07pm UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/what-commands-are-needed-to-run-to-get-help/13635/1 "2021-04-16T20:07:15Z")
I’m about to do a new installation in a laptop that usually doesn’t like KDE. Shouldn’t there be something pinned in this section for people to run commands to show hardware…etc… So as not to waste time when asking for help? That way after the install they can run whatever commands are needed so the Pros here can see what’s going on. ---
**Author:** ![anon63071375](https://forum.endeavouros.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/f0a364/32.png) [@anon63071375](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/anon63071375)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2021, 8:10pm UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/what-commands-are-needed-to-run-to-get-help/13635/2 "2021-04-16T20:10:50Z")
```auto inxi -Fxxxza --no-host ``` that should be enough to at least get us started. Note I don’t remember if inxi is installed by default otherwise `yay -S inxi` ---
**Author:** ![Alexander](https://forum.endeavouros.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/bc8723/32.png) [@Alexander](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/Alexander)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2021, 8:12pm UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/what-commands-are-needed-to-run-to-get-help/13635/3 "2021-04-16T20:12:26Z")
That’s great. But I meant a list of commands with corresponding problems, so people can see what problem they have and run that command, somewhere pinned here. ---
**Author:** ![dalto](https://forum.endeavouros.com/user_avatar/forum.endeavouros.com/dalto/32/5577_2.png) [@dalto](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/dalto)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2021, 8:13pm UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/what-commands-are-needed-to-run-to-get-help/13635/4 "2021-04-16T20:13:08Z")
There is a wiki article on that. > **[How to include systemlogs in your post.](https://discovery.endeavouros.com/forum-log-tool-options/how-to-include-systemlogs-in-your-post/2021/03/)** > > by joekamprad In the majority of cases, simply describing your issue will not provide enough information for someone to identify it’s cause and advise you on how to resolve it. It is important to i… ---
**Author:** ![Alexander](https://forum.endeavouros.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/bc8723/32.png) [@Alexander](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/Alexander)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2021, 8:14pm UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/what-commands-are-needed-to-run-to-get-help/13635/5 "2021-04-16T20:14:40Z")
I’ve read that before, I don’t think it’s easy for new comers to go through. I’m not talking necessarily about me, I meant as an FAQ type pinned post for the community. ---
**Author:** ![anon92247698](https://forum.endeavouros.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/919ad9/32.png) [@anon92247698](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/anon92247698)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2021, 8:15pm UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/what-commands-are-needed-to-run-to-get-help/13635/6 "2021-04-16T20:15:25Z")
I would have a more general suggestion: allow people to specify such things (hardware, DE, etc.) already in their profile. If that is then already visible in the mouseover, that saves a lot of queries 😉 ![Screenshot_20210416_221542](https://forum.endeavouros.com/uploads/default/original/3X/1/f/1fef750cd6c5bd26c5821bc7e83fa5cd8307fcda.png) ---
**Author:** ![dalto](https://forum.endeavouros.com/user_avatar/forum.endeavouros.com/dalto/32/5577_2.png) [@dalto](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/dalto)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2021, 8:19pm UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/what-commands-are-needed-to-run-to-get-help/13635/7 "2021-04-16T20:19:04Z")
> [@Alexander](#): > > But I meant a list of commands with corresponding problems, so people can see what problem they have and run that command, somewhere pinned here. This sounds simple but it is really not that simple in my opinion. There is too much variability. > [@Alexander](#): > > I’ve read that before, I don’t think it’s easy for new comers to go through. Certainly a list of every common problem and the data gathering steps for it would be more complicated than the linked article. If you are talking about a true new to Linux user, they often don’t really understand the source of the problem so it is probably easier for them just to ask. ---
**Author:** ![Alexander](https://forum.endeavouros.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/bc8723/32.png) [@Alexander](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/Alexander)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2021, 8:20pm UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/what-commands-are-needed-to-run-to-get-help/13635/8 "2021-04-16T20:20:30Z")
I’ll try to make one with a start of 5 commands for 5 different types of problems in a small post, it’s not complicated. Example: For display issues run this and include it in your post For boot problems run this command and include it in your post…etc… ---
**Author:** ![dalto](https://forum.endeavouros.com/user_avatar/forum.endeavouros.com/dalto/32/5577_2.png) [@dalto](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/dalto)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2021, 8:45pm UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/what-commands-are-needed-to-run-to-get-help/13635/9 "2021-04-16T20:45:37Z")
I agree with @anon63071375, in nearly all cases, `inxi` would be a good start. > [@Alexander](#): > > For display issues run this and include it in your post What kind of display issues? There are a bunch of different kinds and they all need different information. > [@Alexander](#): > > For boot problems run this command and include it in your post…etc… This is another great example. You need more information about what they are and aren’t seeing before even knowing what to ask for. There is no sense in asking someone to gather a bunch of information about their disks if the issue is related to the display drivers. To a total beginner, they just know that they didn’t get to login prompt, not why. ---
**Author:** ![Alexander](https://forum.endeavouros.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/bc8723/32.png) [@Alexander](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/Alexander)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2021, 8:48pm UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/what-commands-are-needed-to-run-to-get-help/13635/10 "2021-04-16T20:48:39Z")
Ok, fine. At least pin somewhere the complete inxi command so people don’t have to post the same question everytime someone asks for help. ---
**Author:** ![joekamprad](https://forum.endeavouros.com/user_avatar/forum.endeavouros.com/joekamprad/32/77608_2.png) [@joekamprad](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/joekamprad)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2021, 10:01pm UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/what-commands-are-needed-to-run-to-get-help/13635/11 "2021-04-16T22:01:58Z")
i think it is possible to add “bio” and you could have a link to a pastebin with an inxi output or similar… ![2021-04-17_00-09](https://forum.endeavouros.com/uploads/default/original/3X/8/1/810da2cf88d5ad2283995714eed475a32c182690.png) ---
**Author:** ![Alexander](https://forum.endeavouros.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/bc8723/32.png) [@Alexander](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/Alexander)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2021, 9:33am UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/what-commands-are-needed-to-run-to-get-help/13635/12 "2021-04-17T09:33:49Z")
Joe, not every new person doing an install is going to know how to do this, let alone the command required to post and put it in the their bio. My suggestion is not targeted at normal users, but newbies who just installed the system. Maybe the post would be better for the newbie section, I’m not sure. ---
**Author:** ![joekamprad](https://forum.endeavouros.com/user_avatar/forum.endeavouros.com/joekamprad/32/77608_2.png) [@joekamprad](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/joekamprad)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2021, 11:48am UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/what-commands-are-needed-to-run-to-get-help/13635/13 "2021-04-17T11:48:44Z")
### Hardware Information Systems: INXI: [smxi.org](https://smxi.org/docs/inxi-options.htm) ```auto inxi -Fxxc0z --no-host ``` Or to autopastebin it and get an URL to post: ```auto inxi -Fxxc0z --no-host | curl -F 'f:1=<-' ix.io ``` Source: [https://discovery.endeavouros.com/forum-log-tool-options/how-to-include-systemlogs-in-your-post/2021/03/](https://discovery.endeavouros.com/forum-log-tool-options/how-to-include-systemlogs-in-your-post/2021/03/) ---
**Author:** ![Alexander](https://forum.endeavouros.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/bc8723/32.png) [@Alexander](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/Alexander)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2021, 11:50am UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/what-commands-are-needed-to-run-to-get-help/13635/14 "2021-04-17T11:50:31Z")
Shouldn’t this be pinned so newcomers can see it fast? ---
**Author:** ![joekamprad](https://forum.endeavouros.com/user_avatar/forum.endeavouros.com/joekamprad/32/77608_2.png) [@joekamprad](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/joekamprad)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2021, 12:01pm UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/what-commands-are-needed-to-run-to-get-help/13635/15 "2021-04-17T12:01:52Z")
you are right… we had it before on the menu here on forum… @Bryanpwo ? ---
**Author:** ![Bryanpwo](https://forum.endeavouros.com/user_avatar/forum.endeavouros.com/bryanpwo/32/130600_2.png) [@Bryanpwo](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/Bryanpwo)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2021, 12:05pm UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/what-commands-are-needed-to-run-to-get-help/13635/16 "2021-04-17T12:05:06Z")
I will put it back on the menu later this day. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Alexander](https://forum.endeavouros.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/bc8723/32.png) [@Alexander](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/Alexander)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2021, 12:05pm UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/what-commands-are-needed-to-run-to-get-help/13635/17 "2021-04-17T12:05:36Z")
Super! ---
**Author:** ![ricklinux](https://forum.endeavouros.com/user_avatar/forum.endeavouros.com/ricklinux/32/110798_2.png) [@ricklinux](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/ricklinux)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2021, 2:33pm UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/what-commands-are-needed-to-run-to-get-help/13635/18 "2021-04-17T14:33:37Z")
@Alexander If you could post the output of your hardware I can look at it. You say this laptop doesn’t like KDE? It works good for me on my HP Laptop. ---
**Author:** ![Alexander](https://forum.endeavouros.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/bc8723/32.png) [@Alexander](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/Alexander)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2021, 2:35pm UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/what-commands-are-needed-to-run-to-get-help/13635/19 "2021-04-17T14:35:27Z")
I’ll be shortly starting a new thread about it, thanks. ---
**Author:** ![Bryanpwo](https://forum.endeavouros.com/user_avatar/forum.endeavouros.com/bryanpwo/32/130600_2.png) [@Bryanpwo](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/Bryanpwo)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2021, 3:09pm UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/what-commands-are-needed-to-run-to-get-help/13635/20 "2021-04-17T15:09:41Z")
> [@Bryanpwo](#): > > I will put it back on the menu later this day. fixed (refreshing the page is needed before it is visible) [Next page](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/what-commands-are-needed-to-run-to-get-help/13635.md?page=2)