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Expand Up @@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ <h3 id="1.2">1.2 - Verify checksum</h3>
Install <code>md5sum</code> from your package manager. Then
run the following command<br />
<blockquote>
md5sum /path/to/installer.iso
$ md5sum /path/to/installer.iso
</blockquote><br>
Ensure that the checksum outputted by the command matches what is displayed in the website.
</p>
Expand All @@ -66,7 +66,7 @@ <h3 id="1.5">1.5 - Verify internet connection</h3>
<p>
To test your internet connectivity and DNS providers, run the following command<br>
<blockquote>
ping symmetricalos.github.io
# ping symmetricalos.github.io
</blockquote><br>
If you get a response, you are connected to the internet and your DNS providers are working.<br>
If you do not get a response, you will need to connect to the internet:
Expand All @@ -82,7 +82,7 @@ <h3 id="1.6">1.6 - Sync the system clock</h3>
<p>
You can use the following command to make sure that your time is synced
<blockquote>
timedatectl set-ntp true
# timedatectl set-ntp true
</blockquote>
</p>
</div>
Expand All @@ -106,9 +106,9 @@ <h3 id="2.2">2.2 - Formatting the partitions</h3>
<br>
You can format the partitions with these commands<br>
<blockquote>
mkfs.fat -F 32 /dev/boot_partition<br>
mkfs.ext4 /dev/root_partition<br>
mkfs.ext4 /dev/home_partition
# mkfs.fat -F 32 /dev/boot_partition<br>
# mkfs.ext4 /dev/root_partition<br>
# mkfs.ext4 /dev/home_partition
</blockquote>
</p>
</div>
Expand All @@ -117,11 +117,11 @@ <h3 id="2.3">2.3 - Mounting the partitions</h3>
<p>
Once the partitions have been formatted, you need to mount them. This can be done with the following commands<br>
<blockquote>
mount /dev/root_partition /mnt<br>
mkdir /mnt/boot<br>
mkdir /mnt/home<br>
mount /dev/boot_partition /mnt/boot<br>
mount /dev/home_partition /mnt/home
# mount /dev/root_partition /mnt<br>
# mkdir /mnt/boot<br>
# mkdir /mnt/home<br>
# mount /dev/boot_partition /mnt/boot<br>
# mount /dev/home_partition /mnt/home
</blockquote>
</p>
</div>
Expand All @@ -133,7 +133,7 @@ <h3 id="3.1">3.1 - Install essential packages</h3>
<p>
To have a functioning linux system, you need the <code>base</code> and <code>base-devel</code> packages.<br>
<blockquote>
escam t /mnt base base-devel
# pacstrap /mnt base base-devel
</blockquote>
</p>
</div>
Expand All @@ -142,10 +142,164 @@ <h3 id="3.2">3.2 - Install a kernel</h3>
<p>
You will also need to install a linux kernel. There is the standard linux kernel as well as a long-term-support kernel.<br>
<blockquote>
escam t /mnt linux linux-firmware
# pacstrap /mnt linux linux-firmware
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
escam t /mnt linux-lts linux-firmware
# pacstrap /mnt linux-lts linux-firmware
</blockquote>
</p>
</div>
<div>
<h3 id="3.3">3.3 - Generate Fstab</h3>
<p>
You will need to generate an fstab file to be able to use your system.<br>
<blockquote>
# genfstab -U /mnt > /mnt/etc/fstab
</blockquote>
</p>
</div>
</div>
<div>
<h2 id="4">4 - Configure the system</h2>
<div>
<h3 id="4.1">4.1 - Chroot</h3>
<p>
Change root into the new system.<br>
<blockquote>
# chroot /mnt
</blockquote>
</p>
</div>
<div>
<h3 id="4.2">4.2 - Hostname configuration</h3>
<p>
Set your hostname by editing the <code>/etc/hostname</code> file.<br>
<blockquote>
<strong>/etc/hostname</strong><br>
yourhostname
</blockquote>
</p>
</div>
<div>
<h3 id="4.3">4.3 - Initramfs</h3>
<p>
This is not required if you followed <a href="#3.2">step 3.2</a>.<br>
<blockquote>
# mkinitcpio -P
</blockquote>
</p>
</div>
<div>
<h3 id="4.4">4.4 - Root password</h3>
<p>
Set the root password.<br>
<blockquote>
# passwd
</blockquote>
</p>
</div>
<div>
<h3 id="4.5">4.5 - Additional users</h3>
<p>
You can add additional users to your system. This is not required.<br>
<blockquote>
# useradd -m yourname
</blockquote>
You should also set a password.<br>
<blockquote>
# passwd yourname
</blockquote>
</p>
</div>
<div>
<h3 id="4.6">4.6 - Boot loader</h3>
<p>
Install <code>grub</code> and <code>efibootmgr</code>.<br>
<blockquote>
# pacman -S grub efibootmgr
</blockquote>
Now configure grub.<br>
<blockquote>
# grub-install --target=x86_64-efi --efi-directory=/boot --bootloader-id=GRUB<br>
# grub-mkconfig -o /boot/grub/grub.cfg
</blockquote>
</p>
</div>
</div>
<div>
<h2 id="5">5 - Graphical environment</h2>
<div>
<h3 id="5.1">5.1 - Install a display server</h3>
<p>
Symmetrical OS uses <code>xorg</code> for the display server.<br>
<blockquote>
# pacman -S xorg
</blockquote>
</p>
</div>
<div>
<h3 id="5.2">5.2 - Install a login screen</h3>
<p>
You have the choice of <code>lightdm</code> and <code>sddm</code>. Do some research before picking one.<br>
<blockquote>
# pacman -S lightdm
# systemctl enable lightdm.service
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
# pacman -S sddm
# systemctl enable sddm.service
</blockquote>
</p>
</div>
<div>
<h3 id="5.3">5.3 - Install the desktop environment</h3>
<p>
Symmetrical OS uses the <code>xfce4</code> desktop environment and the <code>xfwm</code> window manager.<br>
<blockquote>
# pacman -S xfce4 xfce4-goodies
</blockquote>
</p>
<div>
<h4 id="5.3.1">5.3.1 - Install a customization</h4>
<p>
Symmetrical OS has the default customization, a Windows look, and MacOS look.<br>
<blockquote>
# pacman -S symmos-xfce4-default
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
# pacman -S symmos-xfce4-windows
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
# pacman -S symmos-xfce4-macos
</blockquote>
</p>
</div>
</div>
</div>
<div>
<h2 id="6">6 - Finishing up</h2>
<div>
<h3 id="6.1">6.1 - Exit chroot environment</h3>
<p>
<blockquote>
# exit
</blockquote>
</p>
</div>
<div>
<h3 id="6.2">6.2 - Unmount all drives</h3>
<p>
<blockquote>
# umount -R /mnt
</blockquote>
</p>
</div>
<div>
<h3 id="6.3">6.3 - Reboot system</h3>
<p>
You need to remove the installation medium after rebooting.<br>
<blockquote>
# reboot
</blockquote>
</p>
</div>
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