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ubuntu_22.04_with_cinnamon_desktop_setup_guide [12/26/2022 16:20] – [Configuring the BIOS] crowetic | ubuntu_22.04_with_cinnamon_desktop_setup_guide [01/06/2023 16:49] – added details about auto-fix automation and qortal username. crowetic | ||
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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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At first, it will ask you to connect to a wireless network if you're not already connected via LAN. If you aren't connected via LAN, simply connect via Wifi. Then it will ask you if you want to ' | At first, it will ask you to connect to a wireless network if you're not already connected via LAN. If you aren't connected via LAN, simply connect via Wifi. Then it will ask you if you want to ' | ||
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+ | **use the username qortal** if you wish to have the **automation scripts setup by the install script to work correctly.** if you do NOT use the the username **qortal** then you will have to **manually moodify the crontab** in order for **the automation to work correctly.** | ||
When you get to the window for disk setup, you will choose **Erase Disk and Install Ubuntu** to perform a full format/ | When you get to the window for disk setup, you will choose **Erase Disk and Install Ubuntu** to perform a full format/ | ||
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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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====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. | ||
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Make sure you do this for **both plugged in AND battery settings** (if you're doing this setup on a laptop with a battery, it will have a duplicate set of options for battery as it does for plugged in, ensure that both of these are configured as described above.) | Make sure you do this for **both plugged in AND battery settings** (if you're doing this setup on a laptop with a battery, it will have a duplicate set of options for battery as it does for plugged in, ensure that both of these are configured as described above.) | ||
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+ | ====Qortal Startup Settings==== | ||
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+ | To make Qortal startup (with the Qortal icon) - click the Menu - search for ' | ||
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+ | Click **plus icon** at the bottom and click **custom command** - Name the command **start-qortal** - then **browse** under the command section, and go to - Home - and find **start-qortal.sh** script. | ||
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+ | You **can set a 5-10 second delay** for Qortal startup, to ensure your network connection is connected BEFORE Qortal starts. | ||
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+ | Save, that's it! Now your Qortal core will **start automatically** after you login, and **show the Qortal icon** on the taskbar. | ||
====Ubuntu Visual Settings==== | ====Ubuntu Visual Settings==== | ||
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+ | ====notes==== | ||
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+ | If you did **not use the username ' | ||
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+ | -Open crontab editor | ||
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+ | It will ask you which editor you would like to use, choose **nano** (generally option 1.) | ||
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+ | Once you do that it will take you to the crontab, **edit any of the lines that have / | ||
+ | To **save and exit** use **cntrl+x** then **Y** and **ENTER**, once you have **done this** your **automation will function as intended. | ||