Installation Directions
Step 1: Install git
sudo apt install git -y
Step 2: Clone the Directory to Your Home Folder
su - sudo_user_name # Make sure you're logged in as the sudo user you want to use
cd # Make sure you're in the sudo user's home folder
git clone https://github.com/dillacorn/i3-dots
Step 3: Navigate to the Cloned Repo
cd ~/i3-dots
Step 4: Make setup_installer.sh Executable
Please review the setup_installer.sh script before executing it. It's good practice to check scripts before running them.
chmod +x setup_installer.sh
Note:
This script also runs the following scripts:
- install_my_i3_apps.sh - review this script
- install_my_flatpaks.sh - review this script
- install_micro_themes.sh - review this script
+ optionally installs Alacritty from source: (yes/no)
- build+install_alacritty.sh - review this install script
+ IF you need to uninstall Alacritty run this script:
cd ~/i3-dots/scripts
chmod +x uninstall_alacritty.sh
sudo ./uninstall_alacritty.sh
- uninstall_alacritty.sh - review this uninstall script
Step 5: Run the Installation Script
Please review the setup_installer.sh script before running it.
Note: now works on SUPER minimal TTY (core) Debian 12 installs now!
Including Debian 12 based server installs!
sudo ./setup_installer.sh
Optional: Remove Display Managers
WARNING
Know your $USER name/alias BEFORE removing your display manager!
Run This Command to Get Your Username
echo $USER
Remove gdm3 and/or sddm (default display manager) and Restart Your System
sudo apt remove gdm3 sddm
sudo reboot now
After Reboot, You'll be in the TTY Login Screen
- Enter your username and press ENTER.
- Enter your password and press ENTER.
Run This Command to start i3
startx
I Hope You Encounter Zero Issues!
Feel free to add to the discussions if you have any issues.