re-installing t470p, and updating along the way

2026-03-13 16:42:08 -05:00
parent 0b1819a486
commit d6c438cb89
1 changed files with 41 additions and 36 deletions
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@ Primary key fingerprint: 3E80 CA1A 8B89 F69C BA57  D98A 76A5 EF90 5444 9A5C

 - boot the target system using the arch iso, and prepare for a [guided install](https://archinstall.archlinux.page/installing/guided.html)
  - tuxwarrior: `F2` for BIOS
-  - thinkpad: `F12` for boot options (`F1` for BIOS)
+  - t470p: `Enter` for boot options (`F2` or `F10` or `F12` for other options)
 - select `ArchLinux install medium (x86_64, x64 UEFI)`
  - troubleshooting
    - grub error
@@ -64,32 +64,30 @@ please note, this step is only needed when arch is to be installed on a new host
    - keyboard `us`
    - loc lang `en_AU.UTF-8`
    - loc enc `UTF-8`
-  - mirrors and repositories ➔ `colombia`, `united states`, `worldwide`
+  - mirrors and repositories ➔ select regions ➔ `colombia`, `united states`, `worldwide`
  - (Optional repositories ➔ leave blank (default)) [obsolete?]
  - disk config ➔ partitioning ➔ use a best-effort default partition layout ➔ pick main hd ➔ `ext4` ➔ separate partition for /home: `no`
-  - bootloader ➔ `systemd-boot` (default) [might not be in the right order]
-  - (disk encryption ➔ `no` (default)) [obsolete?]
  - swap: `True` (default)
-  - unified kernel image: `Disabled` (default)
-  - hostname: `tuxwarrior`
-  - root password: leave blank (default)
-  - user account: leave empty (default)
-  - profile ➔ type ➔ `minimal`
-  - audio ➔ `pipewire`
-  - kernels ➔ `linux` (default)
-  - network configuration ➔ `Use NetworkManager`
+  - bootloader ➔ `systemd-boot` (default)
+  - kernels: `Linux` (default)
+  - hostname: `tuxwarrior` / `t470p`
+  - authentication: do nothing
+  - profile: do nothing (previously `➔ type ➔ `minimal`)
+  - applications: do nothing
+  - network configuration ➔ `Use NetworkManager (default backend)`
  - additional packages ➔ `git nano tree wget`
    - `/` to search
  - timezone ➔ `America/Panama`
-  - automatic time sync ➔ `True` (default)
+  - automatic time sync ➔ `Enabled` (default)
+  - ---
  - ➔ Save configuration
-    - ➔ Save user configuration (inc disk layout)
+    - ➔ Save user configuration (including disk layout)
    - Save directory: `/tmp` ➔ `yes` ➔ answer `no` when asked if you want to encrypt
    - then `abort` to exit archinstall
 - `curl -F'file=@user_configuration.json' https://0x0.st`
- on **existing host / alternative host**:
- for this repo, inside `dots/archinstall` create folder for new host (use hostname as folder name)
-  - open page given above, like `https://0x0.st/Xbov.json`
+- on an **alternative computer**:
+- for this (`lnx-arch`) repo, inside `dots/archinstall` create folder for new host (use hostname as folder name)
+  - open page given as a result from the above curl commend (like `https://0x0.st/Xbov.json`)
  - save raw content as `user_configuration.json`
  - save file
 - from a pre-existing host directory, copy over and modify (if needed) `options.sh`, `packages.txt` and `services.txt`. this should be copied to new host directory
@@ -120,14 +118,13 @@ please note, this step is only needed when arch is to be installed on a new host
    - check datestamp shown at the end when running the script [260225_comment: why?]
 - `archinstall --config user_configuration.json --creds user_credentials.json`
  - Install
-  - ➔ Would you like to chroot into ... perform post-installation config?
-    - `no`
+    - takes about six minutes
  - `reboot`

 ## step five :: setup dot files and install software

- note: it might be handy to comment out ALL packages in `packages.txt`, and only be installing one package at a time. this way obsolete packages, no longer needed, will not be installed on the new system
- log in as `poq`
+- note: it might be handy to comment out ALL packages in `packages.txt`, and only be installing one package at a time. this way packages no longer needed will not be installed on the "fresh host"
+- log in as `poq` 
 - `nmtui` (activate internet connection)
 - set up ct (caretaker - system management tool)
  - `cd /tmp`
@@ -138,45 +135,53 @@ please note, this step is only needed when arch is to be installed on a new host
 - `sudo ct yay` (install yay, which is used to install aur packages)
 - `sudo ct uf` (full update, install packages)
  - same as running the two commands `sudo ct s` (software) and `sudo ct d h` (dots inc hyprland cfg)
+  - note that depending on your internet speed this operation can take a lot of time. often longer than an hour (two-three hours at skogro).
 - `sudo ct dots+` (download wallpapers, fonts++)
- loop install - until all programs are successfully installed, as i have experiences not all being installed at once
-  - note that some packages (in `packages.txt`) might have to be removed, as they might no longer be active / be working
+- loop install - until all programs are successfully installed (unfortuantely, all packages does not get install the first time around. reason unknown.)
  - `sudo ct s`
+  - note: normally two loops / extra installs (in addition to the main `ct uf`) is needed
+  - note that some packages (in `packages.txt`) might have to be removed, as they might no longer be active / be working
 - `sudo ufw enable` (enable firewall)
 - `reboot` & re-login
 - `hypr.sh` (start hyperland)
 - several windows will start
-  - in the background there might will be a window where you are asked to set password for the gnome keyring
-    - the gnome keyring window will always be in focus, and there is no way to close the other windows while this is happening
-    - press `escape` to close the keyring window
+  - (SEEMS OBSOLETE: if it pops up a window where you are asked to set password for the gnome keyring:)
+    - (the gnome keyring window will always be in focus, and there is no way to close the other windows while this is happening)
+    - (press `escape` to close the keyring window)
  - ignore the pCloudDrive, Nextcloud and other windows
+- switch to a new workspace, like workspace 2, and start a terminal
 - run `firstBoot.sh`
  - this will start and close librewolf, for having the browser's profile directory being created, as well as creating a directory for nextcloud
+  - error "Exiting due to channel error" will occure.
 - `ct dots` (the re-run of dots will deploy librewolf settings)
 - `ct services` (enable services)
 - `reboot` & re-login
- once again, press esc to close the gnome keyring window
-  - leave the other windows open
+- (SEEMS OBSOLETE: once again, press esc to close the gnome keyring window, if it pops up)
+- several programs start, that at this stage can be ignored
 - set up nextcloud
  - log in
    - using the credentials found at <https://vault.bitwarden.com/#/vault?folderId=aab7655a-38a5-4a6d-92e6-acdc00ff63b6>
+      - otp found in "ente auth" and pwd manager
    - server address: `https://nx.op.fo`
-    - at this point the gnome keyring manager will pop up again, and ask for a password
-      - leave both (password and confirm) fields blank, and press continue, and chose to store passwords unencrypted
-        - _"To use automatic unlocking with automatic login, you can set a blank password for the default keyring. Note that the contents of the keyring are stored unencrypted in this case."_
-        - https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/GNOME/Keyring
-  - pick local folder `/home/poq/nextcloud` and
+    - (OBSOLETE: at this point the gnome keyring manager will pop up again, and ask for a password)
+      - (leave both (password and confirm) fields blank, and press continue, and chose to store passwords unencrypted)
+        - (_"To use automatic unlocking with automatic login, you can set a blank password for the default keyring. Note that the contents of the keyring are stored unencrypted in this case."_)
+        - (https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/GNOME/Keyring)
+  - pick local folder `/home/poq/nextcloud` (notice: all lowercase letters!) and
  - choose `Synchronize everything from server` and
    - disable the two options `Ask before syncing folders larger than xxx` and `Ask before syncing external storages`
  - click `Connect`
 - wait for nextcloud to complete syncronisation
-  - this will likely take some time. how long depends on the internet speed and the amount of data stored with nextcloud.
+  - this will likely take several hours. exactly how long depends on the internet speed and the amount of data stored with nextcloud.
 - when the sync is complete, continue with the next step 

 ## step six :: post syncronisation tasks

 - `syncDirSetup.sh` (will set up `~/syncDir`)
 - `deploySshKeys.sh` (deployment of ssh keys)
+
+<!><!><!> THIS CAN NOT WORK, AS WE ARE TRYING TO USE GPG BEFORE KEYS ARE INSTALLED. TO BE COPIED FROM CRYPTOMATOR? <!><!><!>
+
 - `importGnupgKeys.sh` (deployment of gpg keys)
 - `gitReposSoftlinker.sh` (create softlinks to all repos at `~/syncDir/gitRepos/`)
 - `chmodAllSh.sh` (fixes mode change from 14001 to 217 errors in repo)
@@ -281,7 +286,7 @@ please note, this step is only needed when arch is to be installed on a new host
  - edit ➔ preferences >
    - layout ➔ show in places ➔ unselect all but "trash can"
 - **REAPER**
-  - ! UPDATE OF THIS SECTION IS NEEDED !
+  - ! AN UPDATE OF THIS SECTION IS NEEDED !
  - NOTE: much of this can very likey be omitted, as the settings can be imported from:
    - `/home/poq/syncDir/gitRepos/gitlab.com/dotsplus/reaper/config/`
  - ---
@@ -325,7 +330,7 @@ please note, this step is only needed when arch is to be installed on a new host
        - also located in protonmail under the 'licence' label
    - extra: ?
 - **PRINTING**
-  - ! UPDATE OF THIS SECTION IS NEEDED !
+  - ! AN UPDATE OF THIS SECTION IS NEEDED !
  - remove services cups.socket and cups.path
    - `$ sudo systemctl disable cups.path`
    - `$ sudo systemctl disable cups.socket`