Void Linux Cinnamon Installation Script

This script simplifies the installation of Void Linux with the Cinnamon desktop environment.

Requirements

• Void Linux (glibc) has been installed using the base image.
• The installed Void Linux has been booted.
• An internet connection is available.

Initial Steps

1. Log into Void Linux (as a normal user).
2. Install git:

   sudo xbps-install git

3. Clone the repository (as a normal user):

   git clone https://github.com/TechGameGeek/void.git

   Note: The repository will be cloned to ~/void.

4. Navigate to the directory:

   cd void

5. Make the script executable:

   chmod +x cinnamon_install.sh

6. Run the script:

   ./cinnamon_install.sh

What does the script do?

• Installs Void Linux with the Cinnamon desktop environment (cinnamon-all).
• Activates:
  • PipeWire
  • Printer support
  • Bluetooth
• During installation, you will be asked whether you want to install NVIDIA drivers (from latest to older versions).
• Automatically mounts drives using udisks2 & polkit, so there's no need to edit /etc/fstab.
• Customizations:
  • Cinnamon and LightDM background images are modified.
  • Autostart scripts for Cinnamon:
    • Enables octoxbps-updater.
    • Sets the German keyboard layout (can be removed if a US layout is preferred).
    • Automounts all Linux filesystem drives, useful for a Steam library, for example.

Feedback

Suggestions and improvements are always welcome! 😊