How to Install GNOME on AR Linux in a PRoot Environment

Introduction

• Objective: Install GNOME on AR Linux in a PRoot environment, discussing the process and potential problems.
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Steps to Install AR Linux

Preliminary Steps

1. Repository Check: Access the repository for step-by-step instructions.
2. Initial Commands: Copy initial setup commands from the repository.
3. Executing Commands:
   • Open Termux app.
   • Paste and execute all copied commands.
4. Post-Command Execution: Log into the PRoot environment (indicated by “root@localhost”).

Repository Update

1. Update Repositories: Essential first step in a new distribution.
   • Type y when prompted.
2. Completion: Continue with repository steps once updates are done.

Installing GNOME

1. Package Installation:
   • Copy and paste the relevant command from the repository.
   • This will take some time to complete.
2. Important Command:
   • Execute an additional command to avoid errors in GNOME.

User Account Setup

1. Create User: Example user “droidmaster” (customizable).
2. Set Password: Enter the password twice.
3. Grant Sudo Permissions:
   • Edit the /etc/sudoers file accordingly.
   • Note: If sudo is not installed, use pacman -Syu sudo to install it.

Starting GNOME

1. Download Start Script:
   • Copy and paste the relevant command from the repository.
2. Grant Execution Permissions: Use chmod +x command.
3. Execute Start Script:
   • Open GNOME using ./start-gnome.sh.

Troubleshooting Startup Issues

1. Initial Glitches: Possible visual glitches on first run.
   • Restart the environment to resolve.

Installing Applications

Chromium Browser

1. Command: sudo pacman -Syu chromium.
2. Execution: Use --no-sandbox flag to run Chromium.
3. Verification: Ensure internet connectivity.

Customizing GNOME

1. Install Themes and Icons:
   • Command to list: pacman -Ss gtk-themes xfce4-appearance-themes.
   • Example theme installation: pacman -Syu pop-theme.
2. Tweak Tool:
   • Required for applying themes and icon changes.
   • Example: Enable “User Themes” in the extensions tab.
3. Fixing Appearance Issues:
   • Ensure changes apply correctly.

Downloading & Installing Custom Themes

1. Example Theme: “Orchis” theme.
2. Installation Steps:
   • Download theme package.
   • Decompress and move to .themes directory.
3. Applying Changes:
   • Use Tweak Tool for new theme application.

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