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This is *not* a distribution. Most of the heavy-lifting is accomplished by Arch Linux and to that distribution we send much gratitude. Arch Linux is a wonderful toolbox allowing a Linux enthusiast to build real solutions for all sorts of use cases! It allows us to "get on with building" unlike some of the other distributions where we are forced to wait for upstream changes and fixes. Just our opinion!
CoreDesktop is simply some scripts to take an install of Arch Linux and the Gnome desktop environment and add some Gnome extensions so that you get a great tiling environment that can be 100% controlled from the keyboard. And, with Gnome, you get a nice mouse-capable desktop, too.
CoreDesktop is simply some scripts to take an install of Arch Linux and the Gnome desktop environment and add some Gnome extensions so that you get a great tiling environment that can be 100% controlled from the keyboard. This combination is especially good for ultrawide monitors where a power of 3 grid is better than a power of 2. And, with Gnome, you get a nice mouse-capable desktop, too.
Additionally, CoreDesktop includes a lot of useful software mostly for work at Federated Computer but you may find it useful for you, too. You may want to suggest some missing titles or services. Please do! Or send in a PR.
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(Note: if you're on a laptop and/or don't have a wired internet connection, you'll need to set up the wifi card, etc. Here's [the great article](https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Network_configuration/Wireless) how to do this. But it really boils down to five steps: at the prompt type "iwctl"; then "device list"; then "station wlan0 scan" where "wlan0" is your wifi device; then "station wlan0 get-networks"; then "station wlan0 connect SSID" where you replace "SSID" with the name of your network.)
4) You will go through the different options. Mostly choose the defaults.
5) Video cards: IF YOU HAVE AN NVIDIA GPU, CHOOSE THE PROPRIETARY NVIDIA OPTION. Choose the AMD option for AMD cards. Just works better.
5) Video cards: IF YOU HAVE AN NVIDIA GPU, CHOOSE THE PROPRIETARY NVIDIA OPTION. Choose the AMD option for AMD cards. Just works better. We've found Arch is very good maintaining compatability with Nvidia and AMD options.
6) When asked what type of system your want, the correct choice is "desktop" and the correct desktop environment is "Gnome".
7) For sound, "pipewire" is strongly recommended for the sound system choice during install. This is known to work really well with Jitsi, Element, and the other Federated Core SaaS applications, if you're using those. This may no longer be required in the newest installations of Arch Linux.
8) Reboot the system and log in. You should have a working Arch system at this point but without the Coredesktop configurations.
You will likely screw up the installation of Arch the first or second time. Don't despair. Keep trying! The logic of the install will ultimately become clear and, frankly, efficient for you.
You will likely screw up the installation of Arch the first or second time. Don't despair. Keep trying! The logic of the install will ultimately become clear and, frankly, efficient for you. And, besides, you get to know the base Arch install better and better over time.
## (A Note About Networking in Arch)
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## Notes about what is installed
You will end up with a Gnome system with a three-tile set up (great for widescreens). If you want to change the tiling, the icon in the top right of your screen allows you to change your tiling setup however you want. Using the super key (windows key or equivalent) plus the arrow keys, you can move windows around the screen.
You will end up with a Gnome system with a three-tile set up (again, great for widescreens). If you want to change the tiling, the icon in the top right of your screen allows you to change your tiling setup however you want. Using the super key (windows key or equivalent) plus the arrow keys, you can move windows around the screen.
The scripts are installed in ~/.local/share/coredesktop/
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### Development Tools
Lots of development tools including neovim, tmux, go, hugo, python, rust, rails, ruby, docker and docker compose, etc. Three terminals: console, kitty, ghostty.
Lots of development tools including herdr, neovim, tmux, go, hugo, python, rust, rails, ruby, docker and docker compose, etc. Three terminals: console, kitty, ghostty.
### Printing and Networking