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ubuntu_22.04_with_cinnamon_desktop_setup_guide [12/26/2022 16:19] – [Configuring the BIOS] crowetic | ubuntu_22.04_with_cinnamon_desktop_setup_guide [12/26/2022 16:38] – crowetic | ||
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===Disabling Nonsense=== | ===Disabling Nonsense=== | ||
- | There are multiple things in the BIOS (especially newer machines) that are completely UNNECESSARY. These are things that should simply be DISABLED with prejudice! | + | There are multiple things in the BIOS (especially newer machines) that are completely UNNECESSARY. These are things that should simply be DISABLED with prejudice! |
The above settings are generally found in the **Security** section of the BIOS, and you should be able to go into each one and DISABLE them. **note** - many machines do not have a direct link to the Intel Management Engine settings, so if you don't see it then it's possible that the settings are not there, or are in a separate section of the BIOS (like pushing another key to access them during boot.) You will have to do a little looking around in order to find them. If you can't, don't worry, disable what you can of the above, and move on. | The above settings are generally found in the **Security** section of the BIOS, and you should be able to go into each one and DISABLE them. **note** - many machines do not have a direct link to the Intel Management Engine settings, so if you don't see it then it's possible that the settings are not there, or are in a separate section of the BIOS (like pushing another key to access them during boot.) You will have to do a little looking around in order to find them. If you can't, don't worry, disable what you can of the above, and move on. | ||
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Now that we've gotten the BIOS/UEFI configuration out of the way, we can boot to a USB flash drive with Ubuntu 22.04 installer on it, and install the OS. | Now that we've gotten the BIOS/UEFI configuration out of the way, we can boot to a USB flash drive with Ubuntu 22.04 installer on it, and install the OS. | ||
- | **Download Ubuntu 22.04 Desktop Installation ISO** - You can go here... https:// | + | **Download Ubuntu 22.04 Desktop Installation ISO** - You can go here... https:// |
(In this guide, I will assume that you have a **Windows Computer** that you are going to use to create the installation media. If you are using a computer that does NOT have windows, you will need to use another tool to write the installation media to your flash drive.) | (In this guide, I will assume that you have a **Windows Computer** that you are going to use to create the installation media. If you are using a computer that does NOT have windows, you will need to use another tool to write the installation media to your flash drive.) | ||
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**Download the ' | **Download the ' | ||
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+ | (Any command given like the one below, is meant to be **run using the ' | ||
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*NOTE* - If you are on a **laptop** and using the **touchpad** during the 'click your username' | *NOTE* - If you are on a **laptop** and using the **touchpad** during the 'click your username' | ||
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+ | **Mouse/ | ||
====Ubuntu Settings Configuration==== | ====Ubuntu Settings Configuration==== | ||
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**Configuring Desktop** | **Configuring Desktop** | ||
- | Right click the desktop and click ' | + | **Right click the desktop** and click '**customize**' then turn **OFF ' |
Click **desktop settings** and turn on all of the desktop icons you prefer, I usually do all except ' | Click **desktop settings** and turn on all of the desktop icons you prefer, I usually do all except ' | ||
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Put trash icon bottom right, about 2 inches from the bottom (as the Qortal logo will be in bottom right corner, we want trash icon above that for ease of visibility.) | Put trash icon bottom right, about 2 inches from the bottom (as the Qortal logo will be in bottom right corner, we want trash icon above that for ease of visibility.) | ||
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+ | To **set desktop background** the easy way - **open files app** (this is on the panel at the bottom as well as searchable in the menu) - open ' | ||
The **rebuilt-machine.sh** script that was utilized above, also includes with it a text file that is placed **on the desktop** - this file includes a few other settings that should be modified if the user wishes the machines to be EXACTLY like the ones setup by CHD. | The **rebuilt-machine.sh** script that was utilized above, also includes with it a text file that is placed **on the desktop** - this file includes a few other settings that should be modified if the user wishes the machines to be EXACTLY like the ones setup by CHD. |