How do I setup my system to look like the other Arch user's?

jwmollman · 2009-07-02 06:17:44

I just finished installing Arch on my EeePC 100HA and I'm looking how to setup my system like other users have in their screenshots located here: http://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=75154 . This one in particular: http://fc09.deviantart.com/fs45/f/2009/ … _haxit.png

I see that he's using some type of window manager like xmonad or openbox, but I can't really tell. He has links to all of his configuration files but I don't know where to paste them on my system. When I look at those config files, I get scared to even attempt this, but I really want a system as slick as that one, or like any of the amazing customized Arch systems I've seen around here.

Last edited by jwmollman (2009-07-02 06:44:18)

lifeafter2am · 2009-07-02 06:31:24

I'm getting a file not found when clicking on that deviat art link, so it's kind of hard to help you.

sHyLoCk · 2009-07-02 06:32:40

jwmollman wrote:

I just finished installing Arch on my EeePC 100HA and I'm looking how to setup my system like other users have in their screenshots located here: http://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=75154. This one in particular: http://fc09.deviantart.com/fs45/f/2009/ … _haxit.png.
I see that he's using some type of window manager like xmonad or openbox, but I can't really tell. He has links to all of his configuration files but I don't know where to paste them on my system. When I look at those config files, I get scared to even attempt this, but I really want a system as slick as that one, or like any of the amazing customized Arch systems I've seen around here.

Remove the period from your 2nd URL. Else it won't work.
I see he is just using a conky and openbox[I guess] O_o

jwmollman · 2009-07-02 06:44:47

Okay I fixed my first post. Try clicking the second link now.

lifeafter2am · 2009-07-02 06:46:51

Well for starters you need to install mpd and ncmcpp, thats the music player at the bottom. As far as openbox is concerned, I can't help you much as I don't use it.

tomk · 2009-07-02 06:54:51

Here's the basic procedure: install the applications you want to use, and learn how to configure them. The config files look scary because you don't know anything about them, and you can't relate them to the appearance on screen. You need to use the resources available, get your hands dirty, and experiment. Be prepared for your first few attempts to fail, but keep at it.

Please do not expect anyone here to handhold you through this. If youre still unclear about things after trying it a few times, come back and ask specific questions.

Square · 2009-07-02 07:14:39

I second tomk.

To get you started, however, grab openbox (obconf and obmenu might help, too), try some panels, check out conky, and pick a favorite terminal (urxvt ).

Keep in mind the internet is a vast resource, and the Arch wiki is one of the best places to start.

lifeafter2am · 2009-07-02 07:15:48

And here is something to help get you going on conky:
http://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=39906

.:B:. · 2009-07-02 08:20:19

The monthly screenshot thread should be illuminating too .

madalu · 2009-07-02 12:09:02

Many window managers come with sample configuration files. Sometimes they are installed directly as dot files in your home directory (e.g., see the files ~/.config/openbox/). If one isn't included with the installed package, you can usually find someone else's configuration file online. (E.g., there are thousands of sample configurations for conky online.)

When learning a new config file format, I think it's a lot easier to start with a base and tweak that. Just hack away at the file and see what happens. Part of the fun is the experimentation.

jwmollman · 2009-07-02 21:44:51

Okay thanks guys, I'll get started on setting up my Arch system then.

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How do I setup my system to look like the other Arch user's?

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