os_config
linux
1) obtain ISO: official / unofficial
clueless? official void-live-x86_64-date-xfce.iso
(advanced: build ISO using void-mklive + void-pi)
2) create USB
in UNIX terminal
(lsblk in terminal to find out usb /dev/sdX)
windows: rufus
3) boot USB (?)
in live environment terminal
install guides: simple, advanced videos: simple, advanced
(simple yet advanced: install script)
4) after install, boot OS
4.20) if xfce: yolo express all-in-one speedrun command
(skip to 5 after if u do this one)
4.1) shove in terminal
(advanced: xtools)
4.15) if xfce, shove in terminal
(extremely basic & clean config)
4.19) install respectable web browser
lazy brave flatpak install + config
(advanced: brave-bin)
/&
firefox (warning) + phoenix / arkenfox + ubo
5) configure search engine
5.9) advanced: btrfs snapshot system files
if needed: bedrock &/ distrobox &/ nix
6) rice
!: distrowatch
!?: distrosea
cutting-edge yet stable: tumbleweed
gaming: bazzite, nobara, chimeraos
cool: void, artix, kaos, bedrock
stable but outdated: debian (sid)
refined: cachy, garuda, omarchy
atomic: u-b, blend, a, k, v, f
radical: lfs
in the beginning, there was choice
if you're unsure, distrochooser cuts through the noise
distrowatch for the linux enthusiast
distosea for the explorers evaluating distros
tumbleweed for those who dance on the edge
gaming distros for the digital warriors seeking silicon glory
cool ones for the true system alchemists
debian for those who whisper "stability" in their sleep
refined ones for those who value simplicity, elegance and performance
atomic for the ones who treat their system like a temple
gnu for the source code sages, where freedom is not just a name
serpent and chimera for pioneers who carve elegant frontiers
arch and gentoo for terminal prophets and source emergers
exotic flavors for those who walk the path less chmod'd
paranoid options for the tinfoil hat congregation
and lfs, the code labyrinth, for those with more time than fear
from the void of the command line, interfaces arose
bloated giants for those who hoard widgets like treasure
nimble spirits for the apostles of speed and simplicity
newcomers for those who seek fresh digital horizons
eye candy for the worshippers of visual splendor
wayland disciples for those who embrace the new protocol prophecy
arcane frameworks for the coding shamans and tiling mystics
and the raw X session, for those who craft their desktop from stardust and will
multiboot USB | netboot (vw)
privacyguides overview & recommendations | brace
from the digital ether, tools of power materialized
the high seas for seekers of hidden knowledge and free media
multiboot usb for the carriers of many digital worlds
netboot for those who summon systems from the network void
awesome linux software & ricing, compasses to the finest digital tools
wayland components for a smoother dance of pixels on your screen
flatpak for the shepherds of sandboxed applications
topgrade for the keepers of perpetual updates
nix and brew for those who concoct software from arcane formulae
linutil for the curators of essential linux treasures
privacy.sexy for the guardians of digital sanctity
lastly privacyguides and brace, for those who architect digital sanctuaries
brave origin (free on linux)
enable flag / toggle in settings or set policy:
brave: policies.json (? !)
preconfigured policies.json file, modify if needed
initial_preferences + policies combo
initial_preferences + policies combo
firefox (warning) + phoenix / arkenfox (& extensions)
in the digital seas, browsers set sail
brave for the sentinels who ward off intrusive pixels
lean configs for disciples of elegant simplicity
flatpak for those who traverse in sandboxed vessels
mullvad for those who cloak their digital footprints
arkenfox for the artisans of firefox fortification
dns benchmarks for those who clock the pulse of the net
and privacytests for those who gauge the depths of anonymity
material-black theme:
desktop, icons & folders, github
xfce, gnome, openbox-3, cinnamon (gtk, xfwm4) dark theme
android
0) acquire android device
?: gsmcritic, dxomark & gsmarena
preferably pixel / one that still gets updates
0.5) inspect ROM comparison
use XDA / CRB ROM, or keep stock if updated
if pixel flash graphene
(advanced: postmarketos)
1) install suggestions:
if needed (in shelter work profile)
(auth)
e-mail, banking, etc.
pro-tip: battery saver + ST & data saver on 24/7
with only crucial apps excluded
iOS
jailbreak /(&) update to latest version
sideloading apps is nice
resources
EeveeSpotify / spotC++ / YTMusicUltimate
awesome iOS (development resources)
windows
1) obtain ISO @ MG LTSC (no bloat)
2) make USB using rufus @ windows
WDW @ mac
(advanced & if bloat: unattend-gen &/ tiny11 / microwin)
3) boot from USB (?)
install
3.5) boot OS, activate windows
in administrator powershell
done
misc
the high seas
(& more, explore the menu)
toolkits
(could break things & possibly redundant on LTSC)
guides
advanced
unattend-gen / uatw / gen-answerfile
meh
(overdoing scripts will break things)
tron (usually overkill)
ame (there r better options)
in administrator powershell
&/ brave policies (? !)
in administrator powershell
firefox (warning) + phoenix / arkenfox (& extensions)
BSD
1) obtain ISO @ freebsd.org
clueless? amd64 -> FreeBSD-version-RELEASE-amd64-disc1.iso
2) create USB
in UNIX terminal
(lsblk in terminal to find out usb /dev/sdX)
windows: rufus
3) boot USB
install (?)
in terminal after install
either log in as root or become superuser
fetch script
make script executable
run script, xorg -> xfce-ez is ez
3.5) configure web browser & rice
misc
from berkeley's source the unix flame still burns
original guardians who dance with daemons in the dark
ambitious forks carrying ancient wisdom to new horizons
niche masters forging specialized paths
friendly faces wrapping raw power in gentle embrace
artisans weaving aqua dreams in code
storage sentinels guarding digital treasures
and network knights filtering the digital tide
links
openbsd daily driver config (video)
web browser
qutebrowser (keyboard based browser)
firefox (warning) seems to run smoother on bsd than chromium
phoenix / arkenfox (& extensions + theme)
chromium / ungoogled-chromium (ubol)
chromium policies.json:
style
material-black theme:
desktop, icons & folders, github
xfce, gnome, openbox-3, cinnamon (gtk, xfwm4) dark theme