Deciding to take the plunge?

akrchstn · 2009-07-31 13:10:00

I've installed arch under virtualbox at least 5 times and I can install it flawlessly now. But I'm noticing font problems with gnome, also, does any one have a guide with some customization tips because the default theme is pretty ugly imo

sHyLoCk · 2009-07-31 13:13:42

Did you install ttf-ms-fonts, ttf-bitsream-vera and ttf-dejavu packages?

akrchstn · 2009-07-31 13:16:40

Well it's not installed on my system yet, nor in virtualbox..I think I'll try it in virtualbox one more time and install the font packages then I'll be ready

akrchstn · 2009-07-31 13:34:25

Also, I want to install arch first over my entire system then install windows on about a 100-125 gb partition. Could I just put in my gparted cd and make an unallocated/ntfs partition, install windows on that then put in my arch cd and choose install bootloader so then grub will be re-installed with windows on the list?

sHyLoCk · 2009-07-31 13:45:38

Why not install windows first and then arch and save yourself the hassle? Obviously you can reinstall grub using the live-cd. But what's the point?

akrchstn · 2009-07-31 14:15:09

Well imo it's easier to just do a full install of arch, install windows, re-install grub

akrchstn · 2009-07-31 15:39:12

Well I have everything installed and setup but my terminal isn't working...

skottish · 2009-07-31 16:34:40

akrchstn wrote:

Well I have everything installed and setup but my terminal isn't working...

Telling people that your "terminal isn't working" without giving more information isn't going to help you find a solution.

akrchstn · 2009-07-31 22:51:51

I go to applications>accessories> root terminal, put in my password and nothing happens

arkham · 2009-07-31 23:39:20

Gnome's root terminal is somehow bugged: open a normal terminal and become root with "su -"

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Deciding to take the plunge?

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