Linux Rice Setup

Welcome to my first attempt at creating a personalized and aesthetic Linux rice! Here's an overview of the tools, configurations, and workflow I used to achieve this look. The rice is built on Parrot Security OS 6.2 (lorikeet) and features a clean, minimal design.

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🛠️ Tools and Components

• Window Manager: i3
• Launcher: rofi
• Status Bar: Polybar
• Color Scheme Generator: Pywal
• Terminal Emulator: Terminator
• Shell: zsh with plugins for customization
• Theme: ARK-Dark [GTK2/3]
• Icons: Ara [GTK2/3]

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⚙️ System Details

• Operating System: Parrot Security OS 6.2
• Kernel: 6.10.11-amd64
• Resolution: 1920x1080
• CPU: 11th Gen Intel i5-1135G7

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Linux Setup Guide

This guide will walk you through installing and configuring your Linux setup with the specified tools and configurations. Follow the steps below:

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1. Install Base OS (Debian)

Start by installing the Debian operating system on your machine. You can download the ISO from the official Debian website and follow their installation instructions.

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2. Update the System

After installing Debian, update your system:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

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3. Install Required Packages

Install the following packages:

sudo apt install i3 i3blocks rofi i3lock polybar terminator zsh stow polkit-gnome pkexec -y

Oh-My-ZSH

sh -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ohmyzsh/ohmyzsh/master/tools/install.sh)"

Set Zsh as the default shell:

chsh -s $(which zsh)

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4. Install Dotfiles

Clone and install the dotfiles from the H4ckN3rd repository:

git clone https://github.com/H4ckN3rd/dotfiles.git ~/dotfiles

Use GNU Stow to manage the dotfiles:

cd ~/dotfiles
stow *

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5. Set Up polkit-gnome and pkexec

Install and configure polkit-gnome and pkexec:

sudo apt install policykit-1-gnome
sudo apt install pkexec
/usr/lib/policykit-1-gnome/polkit-gnome-authentication-agent-1 &

Add the last line to your i3 configuration file (~/.config/i3/config) to ensure the agent starts automatically.

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6. Install Pywal

Install Pywal and move it to /usr/local/bin:

1. Download and install Pywal:

   pip install pywal

2. Move Pywal to /usr/local/bin if needed:

   sudo mv $(which wal) /usr/local/bin

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Done!

Your Linux setup is now complete. Enjoy your customized environment!