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[Bug]: With last ISO - on August 9th - KDE is not installed #14

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opened 2026-08-09 09:08:20 +00:00 by FredBezies · 9 comments
FredBezies commented 2026-08-09 09:08:20 +00:00 (Migrated from github.com)
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Description

Hello.

I download an ISO from this github action: https://github.com/Antergos-NeXT/antergos-iso/actions/runs/31129619700

And when SDDM is loaded, there is no available session. See attached screenshot.

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Steps to Reproduce

  1. Grab ISO from this github action: https://github.com/Antergos-NeXT/antergos-iso/actions/runs/31129619700
  2. Install it keeping default options in Calamares
  3. Reboot and try to log in.

Expected Behavior

Getting KDE installed and have a session I can select in SDDM

Actual Behavior

No available session.

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### Description Hello. I download an ISO from this github action: https://github.com/Antergos-NeXT/antergos-iso/actions/runs/31129619700 And when SDDM is loaded, there is no available session. See attached screenshot. <img width="1280" height="800" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/c8c2b499-936f-4934-85ce-b20c3999bd3d" /> ### Steps to Reproduce 1. Grab ISO from this github action: https://github.com/Antergos-NeXT/antergos-iso/actions/runs/31129619700 2. Install it keeping default options in Calamares 3. Reboot and try to log in. ### Expected Behavior Getting KDE installed and have a session I can select in SDDM ### Actual Behavior No available session. ### Environment ### Relevant Log Output ```shell ``` ### Code of Conduct - [x] I agree to follow this project's Code of Conduct
c-ludenberg commented 2026-08-09 10:39:26 +00:00 (Migrated from github.com)
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another issue huh?
lets troubleshoot then wait here while i think of an fix

another issue huh? lets troubleshoot then wait here while i think of an fix
c-ludenberg commented 2026-08-09 10:41:30 +00:00 (Migrated from github.com)
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i have launched an 2nd build at https://github.com/Antergos-NeXT/antergos-iso/actions/runs/31308904030
cause i think that is a package issue or something.

i have launched an 2nd build at https://github.com/Antergos-NeXT/antergos-iso/actions/runs/31308904030 cause i think that is a package issue or something.
c-ludenberg commented 2026-08-09 10:52:35 +00:00 (Migrated from github.com)
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also could you kindly do an 2nd install the wrapper saves the log to /home/antergos/antergos-install.log if you can find it would you kindly send the log or find the error and paste it here it would be helpful
but please dont reboot after install

also could you kindly do an 2nd install the wrapper saves the log to /home/antergos/antergos-install.log if you can find it would you kindly send the log or find the error and paste it here it would be helpful but please dont reboot after install
FredBezies commented 2026-08-09 13:14:03 +00:00 (Migrated from github.com)
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I used the last created ISO and I got a bug in package selection step. Desktop environments are missing. See attached screenshot.

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So is this the source of this issue?

I used the last created ISO and I got a bug in package selection step. Desktop environments are missing. See attached screenshot. <img width="1280" height="800" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/78d5576b-23df-4a67-bfa9-fc4be8323c18" /> So is this the source of this issue?
c-ludenberg commented 2026-08-09 13:18:17 +00:00 (Migrated from github.com)
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what the? well i recently changed packagechooser to netinstall-add instead of netinstall-select
in this commit right here https://github.com/Antergos-NeXT/antergos-packages/commit/61031fc3ff686f987042ee97bbf5fb6677dca532

it wont show in that step but try to install it normally

what the? well i recently changed packagechooser to netinstall-add instead of netinstall-select in this commit right here https://github.com/Antergos-NeXT/antergos-packages/commit/61031fc3ff686f987042ee97bbf5fb6677dca532 it wont show in that step but try to install it normally
FredBezies commented 2026-08-09 13:24:11 +00:00 (Migrated from github.com)
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Well, after install, same missing desktop selection in SDDM. And the log you asked for.

antergos-install.log

Well, after install, same missing desktop selection in SDDM. And the log you asked for. [antergos-install.log](https://github.com/user-attachments/files/30873710/antergos-install.log)
c-ludenberg commented 2026-08-09 13:38:55 +00:00 (Migrated from github.com)
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thanks let me look into that log now

thanks let me look into that log now
c-ludenberg commented 2026-08-09 19:11:38 +00:00 (Migrated from github.com)
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@FredBezies
sorry for not responding but i found the actual culprit for #14. it was never package names — plasma is a legit installable group. the real bug was in calamares itself.
we run TWO packagechooser instances (DE chooser + DM chooser, both using netinstall-add). upstream calamares tags all of that netinstall data with the same hardcoded "packageChooser" source string. so when the DM chooser writes its groups, it prunes EVERYTHING tagged packageChooser — including the DE's groups. result: KDE never makes it into packageOperations, nothing gets installed, and SDDM has no session to show. exactly the mess you saw.
the fix is a real source patch (we own the fork anyway), not a config workaround:

  • each chooser now tags its data with its OWN instance id (packagechooser@de / packagechooser@dm) and only prunes its own stale groups.
  • DE groups now survive the DM merge, both reach the packages step.
    so the packages repo build is now calamares 3.4.2-9 (3.4.2-w0k3 for the funny factor, shows in About dialog + --version).
    #13 stands: ntp-dinit added to the Init Services group.
    local build of the patched calamares finished clean. once this is pushed and CI republishes [antergos-pkgs], a fresh ISO build should have both KDE installing and a correct clock. nothing you need to redo on your end — just retest when the new ISO drops.

if you have any problems in the new iso reopen the issue :3

@FredBezies sorry for not responding but i found the actual culprit for #14. it was never package names — plasma is a legit installable group. the real bug was in calamares itself. we run TWO packagechooser instances (DE chooser + DM chooser, both using netinstall-add). upstream calamares tags all of that netinstall data with the same hardcoded "packageChooser" source string. so when the DM chooser writes its groups, it prunes EVERYTHING tagged packageChooser — including the DE's groups. result: KDE never makes it into packageOperations, nothing gets installed, and SDDM has no session to show. exactly the mess you saw. the fix is a real source patch (we own the fork anyway), not a config workaround: - each chooser now tags its data with its OWN instance id (packagechooser@de / packagechooser@dm) and only prunes its own stale groups. - DE groups now survive the DM merge, both reach the packages step. so the packages repo build is now calamares 3.4.2-9 (3.4.2-w0k3 for the funny factor, shows in About dialog + --version). #13 stands: ntp-dinit added to the Init Services group. local build of the patched calamares finished clean. once this is pushed and CI republishes [antergos-pkgs], a fresh ISO build should have both KDE installing and a correct clock. nothing you need to redo on your end — just retest when the new ISO drops. if you have any problems in the new iso reopen the issue :3
c-ludenberg commented 2026-08-09 19:18:35 +00:00 (Migrated from github.com)
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alright! i think i fixed it closing this issue for now :3

alright! i think i fixed it closing this issue for now :3
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Reference: Euri-Linux/euri-iso#14