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This is a simple collection of all the main tools that i have installed on my system. This is a simple collection of all the main tools that i have installed on my system. I do not consider the setup complete yet, but i have already collected enough pieces of software that justify start keeping track of them.
I make heavy use of [Luke Smith](https://github.com/LukeSmithxyz)'s LARBS, a script that i recently forked and changed to better suit my needs.
You can find my version of LARBS [here](https://github.com/filippo-ferrari/LARBS)
# distribution: artix I make heavy use of [Luke Smith](https://github.com/LukeSmithxyz)'s LARBS, a script that i recently forked and changed to better suit my needs.
You can find my version of LARBS [here](https://github.com/filippo-ferrari/LARBS). In an ideal future, there will be a changelog with all the changes that i did from the base(d) version.
# Distribution: artix
Artix is basically arch only without that piece of cringeware that is systemd. Artix is basically arch only without that piece of cringeware that is systemd.
When it comes to replacing it you have a number of choices that range from decent to very fucking good, ive only ever used runit but youre free to chose something else of course. When it comes to replacing it you have a number of choices that range from decent to very fucking good, i have only ever used runit but you're free to chose something else of course.
Visit the [Artix](https://artixlinux.org/) website and check all the neat infos they have: Visit the [Artix](https://artixlinux.org/) website and check all the neat infos they have:
"Q. Do you hate systemd? "Q. Do you hate systemd?
A. No, we don't. In fact, we love systemd. But we would never use [such](https://thehackernews.com/2019/01/linux-systemd-exploit.html) a [sucky piece](https://suckless.org/sucks/systemd/) of [bloatware](https://chiefio.wordpress.com/2016/05/18/systemd-it-keeps-getting-worse/) near [anywhere](without-systemd.org/wiki/index.php/Arguments_against_systemd) we [cared](https://www.theregister.co.uk/2018/10/26/systemd_dhcpv6_rce/) [about](www.softpanorama.org/Commercial_linuxes/Startup_and_shutdown/systemd.shtml) [security](https://www.theregister.com/2019/01/31/systemd_exploit/)" A. No, we don't. In fact, we love systemd. But we would never use [such](https://thehackernews.com/2019/01/linux-systemd-exploit.html) a [sucky piece](https://suckless.org/sucks/systemd/) of [bloatware](https://chiefio.wordpress.com/2016/05/18/systemd-it-keeps-getting-worse/) near [anywhere](without-systemd.org/wiki/index.php/Arguments_against_systemd) we [cared](https://www.theregister.co.uk/2018/10/26/systemd_dhcpv6_rce/) [about](www.softpanorama.org/Commercial_linuxes/Startup_and_shutdown/systemd.shtml) [security](https://www.theregister.com/2019/01/31/systemd_exploit/)"
# TODO: # Disk encryption:
in here i need to explain the fully encrypted setup i use, and maybe write a guide in the future on how to replicate it (started it) In all my devices i encrypt the root partition with a [LUKS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linux_Unified_Key_Setup)-formatted partition.
# window manager: dwm # Window manager: dwm
"[dwm](https://dwm.suckless.org/) is a dynamic window manager for X. It manages windows in tiled, monocle and floating layouts. All of the layouts can be applied dynamically, optimising the environment for the application in use and the task performed. "[dwm](https://dwm.suckless.org/) is a dynamic window manager for X. It manages windows in tiled, monocle and floating layouts. All of the layouts can be applied dynamically, optimising the environment for the application in use and the task performed.
In tiled layout windows are managed in a master and stacking area. The master area contains the window which currently needs most attention, whereas the stacking area contains all other windows. In monocle layout all windows are maximised to the screen size. In floating layout windows can be resized and moved freely. Dialog windows are always managed floating, regardless of the layout applied." In tiled layout windows are managed in a master and stacking area. The master area contains the window which currently needs most attention, whereas the stacking area contains all other windows. In monocle layout all windows are maximised to the screen size. In floating layout windows can be resized and moved freely. Dialog windows are always managed floating, regardless of the layout applied."
there is a ton of customisation possible and patches that you can compile to modify the behaviour, vim bindings to navigate the entire system are a fucking blessing i swear, The version that you will find on my fork of LARBS contains a number of changes that im too lazy to list right now, see them for yourself, sorry. There is a ton of customization possible and patches that you can compile to modify the behaviour of the window manager, it's very lightweight and runs very well even on my 2008 T400, can't recommend it enough.
# status bar: dwmblocks # Status bar: dwmblocks
[dwmblocks](https://github.com/torrinfail/dwmblocks) is a modular status bar for dwm written in C, if you run Luke's LARBS script, dwm will arrive with a bunch of very well done scripts for all your general needs, i added some scripts of my own (example: bluetooth script to show the status) [dwmblocks](https://github.com/torrinfail/dwmblocks) is a modular status bar for dwm written in C, if you run the LARBS script, dwm will arrive with a bunch of very well done scripts for all your general needs.
you can also find pre-made scripts all over the world wide web You can also find pre-made scripts all over the world wide web. It's super minimalistic, super customizable and super light, love it.
its super minimalistic, super customizable and super light, highly fucking recommended
# menu: dmenu # Menu: dmenu
"[dmenu](https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/dmenu) is a fast and lightweight dynamic menu for X. It reads arbitrary text from stdin, and creates a menu with one item for each line. The user can then select an item, through the arrow keys or typing a part of the name, and the line is printed to stdout. dmenu_run is a wrapper that ships with the dmenu distribution that allows its use as an application launcher." "[dmenu](https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/dmenu) is a fast and lightweight dynamic menu for X. It reads arbitrary text from stdin, and creates a menu with one item for each line. The user can then select an item, through the arrow keys or typing a part of the name, and the line is printed to stdout. dmenu_run is a wrapper that ships with the dmenu distribution that allows its use as an application launcher."
its cool and you it supports a ton of stuff, like pass and other shit I haven't dabbled particulary with dmenu since it comes with everything you need already outside of the box, it's cool and it supports a ton of stuff, like pass and other shit.
# file manager: lf # File manager: lf
[lf](https://github.com/gokcehan/lf) (as in "list files") is a terminal file manager written in Go with a heavy inspiration from ranger file manager. See faq for more information and tutorial for a gentle introduction with screencasts. [lf](https://github.com/gokcehan/lf) (as in "list files") is a terminal file manager written in Go with a heavy inspiration from ranger file manager. See faq for more information and tutorial for a gentle introduction with screencasts.
super light, super easy to config, and, of course, supports vim bindings super light, super easy to config, and, of course, supports vim bindings
# email client: neomutt # Email client: neomutt
[neomutt](https://neomutt.org/) is a command line mail reader, has a ton of cool features, its super light and, of course, uses vim bindings [neomutt](https://neomutt.org/) is a command line mail reader, has a ton of cool features, its super light and, of course, uses vim bindings.
you can use [mutt-wizard](https://github.com/LukeSmithxyz/mutt-wizard) to easily setup ports and everyhing You can use [mutt-wizard](https://github.com/LukeSmithxyz/mutt-wizard) to easily setup your email accounts. 10+
# battery utility: battop # Battery utility: battop
[battop](https://github.com/svartalf/rust-battop) is an interactive battery viewer written in rust that works from the terminal, it gives you all the basic battery info you want to know using a series of graphs, its very lightweight and supports multiple batteries (if you have a thinkpad you know what im talking about) [battop](https://github.com/svartalf/rust-battop) is an interactive battery viewer written in rust that works from the terminal, it gives you all the basic battery info you want to know using a series of graphs, its very lightweight and supports multiple batteries (if you have a thinkpad you know what im talking about)
# battery optimization: TLP # Battery optimization: TLP
[TLP](https://linrunner.de/tlp/index.html) is a feature-rich command line utility for Linux, saving laptop battery power without the need to delve deeper into technical details. [TLP](https://linrunner.de/tlp/index.html) is a feature-rich command line utility for Linux, saving laptop battery power without the need to delve deeper into technical details.
TLP’s default settings are already optimized for battery life and implement Powertop’s recommendations out of the box. So you may just install and forget it. TLP’s default settings are already optimized for battery life and implement Powertop’s recommendations out of the box. So you may just install and forget it.
Nevertheless TLP is highly customizable to fulfil your specific requirements. Nevertheless TLP is highly customizable to fulfill your specific requirements.
P.S. i stil cant manage to make the TLP service work properly with runit, so if you want to create a highy customized config you might want to stick to [systemd](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trash) P.S. i stil cant manage to make the TLP service work properly with runit, so if you want to create a highy customized config you might want to stick to [systemd](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trash)
# swag: neofetch # Task manager: htop
do i need to say more? you can have it start at login to flex on r/unixporn, normal users will be most likely disgusted (rightfully so) Again, if you ever want to be taken into consideration by the cool guys and gals of the ricing sub-scene you have to have this process viewer.
# task manager: htop
again, if you ever want to be taken into consideration by the cool guys and gals of the ricing sub-scene you have to have this process viewer.
All jokes aside [htop](https://htop.dev/) is a neat piece of software, very light and super useful, written in the mighty C languange. All jokes aside [htop](https://htop.dev/) is a neat piece of software, very light and super useful, written in the mighty C languange.
# text editor: neovim # Text editor: neovim
ok, big boys time, i use vim as my main text editor both to play around in linux and to write code ok, big boys time, i use vim as my main text editor both to play around in linux and to write code
i use [NvChad](https://nvchad.com/) setup, its a very IDE like setup and you can go much more minimalistic if you need to. i use [AtroVim](https://astronvim.com/) setup, its a very IDE like setup and you can go much more minimalistic if you need to.
it uses SPACE as the default leader key and has a neat cheatsheet with "LEADER + ch" That being said i am constantly hopping among major neovim configs so this might very well change in the future.
i didnt customize the setup very much just: i didnt customize the setup very much just:
- relative lines set to true - relative lines set to true
- catcapuccin as my theme - catcapuccin as my theme
- path_display not truncated - path_display not truncated
- telescope search with hidden files enabled - telescope search with hidden files enabled
- random nerdfont installed using this [guide](https://www.behova.net/install-nerd-font-on-arch-linux/) (i will probably copy it just in case this site cease to exists) - random nerdfont installed using this [guide](https://www.behova.net/install-nerd-font-on-arch-linux/) (i will probably copy it just in case this site cease to exists)
- macro changes
- lazygit
- other stuff I'm too lazy to remember
# calendar: calcurse # Calendar: calcurse
[calcurse](https://calcurse.org/) is a calendar and scheduling application. Terminal based, uses vim bindings, thats it [calcurse](https://calcurse.org/) is a calendar and scheduling application. Terminal based, uses vim bindings, thats it.
# RSS reader: newsboat # RSS reader: newsboat
[newsboat](https://newsboat.org) is an RSS/Atom feed reader for the text console. Super easy to setup and use, uses vim bindings [newsboat](https://newsboat.org) is an RSS/Atom feed reader for the terminal. Super easy to setup and use, uses vim bindings
# browser: librewolf # Browser: Librewolf
TODO [Librewolf](https://librewolf.net/) is a custom and independent version of Firefox, with the primary goals of privacy, security and user freedom.
# pipewire # Audio: puslemixer
TODO [Pulsemixer](https://pypi.org/project/pulsemixer/) is a self-sufficient single-file python app that doesn't require any extra libraries. A great CLI mixer.
# logseq # logseq
[logseq](https://logseq.com/) an open-source note taking application that i enjoy using (mainly at work), it supports markdown, tasks management, whiteboards and PDFs annotations. [logseq](https://logseq.com/) is an open-source note taking application that i enjoy using (mainly at work), it supports markdown, tasks management, whiteboards and PDFs annotations.
# puslemixer
TODO
# Network Manager: nmtui # Network Manager: nmtui
TODO A text based network interface for NetworkManager, easy to use, configure and modify.
# static site builder: hugo # SWAG: neofetch
This site was built using this tool, it enables you to quickly and easily setup a static site, you can create contents from the terminal do i need to say more? you can have it start at login to flex on r/unixporn, normal users will be most likely disgusted (rightfully so)

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# thinkpad t400 setup # thinkpad t400 setup
my daily driver is the Thinkpad T400, the most powerful laptop that you can libreboot to remove completely the propietary Lenovo BIOS in favor of a fully open source BIOS my daily driver is the Thinkpad T400, the most powerful laptop that you can libreboot to remove completely the propietary Lenovo BIOS in favor of a fully open source BIOS.
some info on the [Thinkpad T400](https://mcdojf.wixsite.com/t400) some info on the [Thinkpad T400](https://mcdojf.wixsite.com/t400)