From e60fe03f7f8aefc13224d3bd2d13f10e352258f6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Taylor Bockman Date: Sat, 5 Nov 2016 15:16:00 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 1/3] Update README.md --- ubuntu/README.md | 15 +++++++++++++-- 1 file changed, 13 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/ubuntu/README.md b/ubuntu/README.md index fc5970a..ba25852 100644 --- a/ubuntu/README.md +++ b/ubuntu/README.md @@ -1,9 +1,16 @@ # Ubuntu Install -## Desktop Notes +## Desktop Setup Information -Install Ubuntu on a desktop with these scripts is a little different. I currently use cinnamon instead of xmonad on my desktop. +Installing Ubuntu on a desktop with these scripts is a little different. I currently use cinnamon instead of xmonad on my desktop. The `installer.sh` script is current very experimental and could brick your install so be careful using it. To use the installer script: +``` +./installer.sh +``` + +Supply either `desktop` or `laptop` as the argument to the installer. + +Otherwise, you can run each script individually. ### 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 From b9397d2c622b076626efaceb4aa9867258beb128 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Taylor Bockman Date: Sat, 5 Nov 2016 15:16:43 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 2/3] Update README.md --- ubuntu/README.md | 10 +++++----- 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/ubuntu/README.md b/ubuntu/README.md index ba25852..fd4d9b2 100644 --- a/ubuntu/README.md +++ b/ubuntu/README.md @@ -1,16 +1,16 @@ # Ubuntu Install -## 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. The `installer.sh` script is current very experimental and could brick your install so be careful using it. To use the installer script: +The `installer.sh` script is current very experimental and could brick your install so be careful using it. To use the installer script: ``` ./installer.sh ``` -Supply either `desktop` or `laptop` as the argument to the installer. +Supply either `desktop` or `laptop` as the argument to the installer. Otherwise, you can run each script individually. + +## Desktop Setup Information -Otherwise, you can run each script individually. +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 From 60387b5ad32bff73d8c8f127bdb73182b1cfa95c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Taylor Bockman Date: Sat, 5 Nov 2016 15:17:43 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 3/3] Update README.md --- ubuntu/README.md | 6 +++--- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/ubuntu/README.md b/ubuntu/README.md index fd4d9b2..73ef7f9 100644 --- a/ubuntu/README.md +++ b/ubuntu/README.md @@ -75,7 +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: @@ -86,12 +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.