arch-setup

A quick script to install and configure my Arch installation.

Background

I like to toy with new operating systems, and often I break something. This repository should contain an executable file, as well as resources, to setup my Arch Linux installation the way I like it.

This will make it easier for me to restore my computer to a working state, and give other people an idea for how I like to do work.

Installation

Pre-Boot

Follow the pre-install instructions on the Arch Wiki. The following instructions assume you have a working internet connection as well as a disk partitioned to your heart's content.

Install base packages

Mount your Linux partition on /mnt. Next, preform the following command to prepare /mnt:

pacstrap /mnt base base-devel git openssh

Generate filesystem information

Ensuring all relevant partitions are mounted within the filesystem, (including /mnt/boot), generate filesystem information with the following command:

genfstab /mnt >> /mnt/etc/fstab

Chroot

Finally, chroot into your fresh install. /bin/bash is supplied for a richer command-line interface:

arch-chroot /mnt /bin/bash

Run configuration script

Clone this repository into your system with the following command:

git clone https://github.com:/alexoneill/arch-setup.git

Then, run the configuration script and follow the prompts:

cd arch-setup
./configure

Finally, reboot, and remove the installation medium. If everything worked, your system should boot normally and you may continue onto the next section.

Natively Booted

After rebooting, login with the root account. Next, return to the script directory and run configure again:

cd arch-setup
./configure

Reboot, again. Once the system starts up, you will be presented with a graphical login and the system will be fully configured!