diff --git a/ubuntu/README.md b/ubuntu/README.md index fc5970a..73ef7f9 100644 --- a/ubuntu/README.md +++ b/ubuntu/README.md @@ -1,9 +1,16 @@ # Ubuntu Install -## Desktop Notes +The `installer.sh` script is current very experimental and could brick your install so be careful using it. To use the installer script: -Install Ubuntu on a desktop with these scripts is a little different. I currently use cinnamon instead of xmonad on my desktop. +``` +./installer.sh +``` +Supply either `desktop` or `laptop` as the argument to the installer. Otherwise, you can run each script individually. + +## Desktop Setup Information + +Installing Ubuntu on a desktop with these scripts is a little different. I currently use cinnamon instead of xmonad on my desktop. ### Nvidia Graphics Card Issues with LUKS @@ -15,6 +22,10 @@ be able to enter your password in and continue booting. To fix this problem change `splash` to `nosplash` in your GRUB config and run `sudo update-grub` to lock in the changes. +An additional script `fixplymouth.sh` was included here for archiving purposes. This script did not work for me, but it may work for your install. If you want to keep the splash script, try running `fixplymouth.sh` first. + +## Laptop Setup Information + ![desktop screenshot](../current-desktop.png?raw=true "Current Desktop") By running the installer it wipes a complete install and turns it into something more minimal and less resource @@ -64,7 +75,7 @@ Here are some hotkeys to get you started: * `mod4 + t`: Retile windows * `mod4 + shift + c`: Close currently focused window -## GRUB +### GRUB Changes A small change has to be applied to stop Ubuntu from booting into a non-existent display manager's login screen: @@ -75,12 +86,12 @@ A small change has to be applied to stop Ubuntu from booting into a non-existent This will force Ubuntu to boot into a tty. To start Ubuntu type `startx` in any tty. -## Changing Desktop Backgrounds +### Changing Desktop Backgrounds Inside of `~/.xinitrc` is a line that starts with `feh`. Change the image being passed into this to change the desktop background. Kill the xserver with `alt + shift + q` and `startx` again. -## TODO +### TODO 1. Have installer script `git clone` essentials and symlink everything correctly. 2. Have installer automatically modify the grub config to set up text login mode.