https://github.com/t-bmighty/void-setup-guide-t480-xfce
This is my set up guide for void-linux on t480 intel-i5 because I am forgetful.
https://github.com/t-bmighty/void-setup-guide-t480-xfce
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This is my set up guide for void-linux on t480 intel-i5 because I am forgetful.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/t-bmighty/void-setup-guide-t480-xfce
- Owner: T-bMighty
- Created: 2024-08-25T16:32:42.000Z (11 months ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2024-09-16T16:15:09.000Z (10 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-01-24T14:42:08.468Z (6 months ago)
- Topics: guide, igpu, intel, t480, void-linux, void-linux-setup, voidlinux, xfce
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# Void Linux Setup Guide for T480 with Xfce and Intel i5
This guide provides step-by-step instructions to set up Void Linux with the Xfce desktop environment on an Intel-based ThinkPad T480 laptop.
## Prerequisites
- Ensure you have a working installation of Void Linux.
- Make sure your system is connected to the internet.
## Commands Overview
The following commands are used throughout this setup guide:
### xi
This command is similar to `xbps-install -S`, but it takes into account the current directory and sudo/su considerations. Usage example:
```bash
xi package-name
```
### xbps-install Flags
- `-S` or `--sync`: Synchronize remote repository index files.
- `-y` or `--yes`: Assume yes to all questions and avoid interactive questions.
- `-u` or `--update`: Update all installed packages.
- `-v` or `--verbose`: Enable verbose messages.
## System Preparation
### Install additional repositories and essential packages
```bash
xi void-repo-debug void-repo-multilib void-repo-multilib-nonfree void-repo-nonfree nano
sudo xbps-install -Syuv
xcheckrestart
sudo reboot
```
## Graphics Configuration
1. **Configure Intel graphics**:
```bash
xi linux-firmware-intel mesa-dri vulkan-loader mesa-vulkan-intel intel-video-accel
```
- Set the `LIBVA_DRIVER_NAME` environment variable to `i965`.
```bash
export LIBVA_DRIVER_NAME=i965
```
2. **Edit GRUB**:
- Add `intel_iommu=igfx_off` to your kernel command line:
```bash
sudo nano /etc/default/grub
```
- Update GRUB after making changes:
```bash
sudo update-grub
```
## Firmware and Additional Software
1. **Install Intel microcode**:
```bash
xi intel-ucode
sudo xbps-reconfigure --force example "linux-6.6.51_1"
```
2. **Add Flatpak support**:
```bash
xi flatpak
flatpak remote-add --if-not-exists flathub https://dl.flathub.org/repo/flathub.flatpakrepo
```
3. **Enable Bluetooth**:
- Install necessary packages:
```bash
xi bluez libspa-bluetooth dbus
```
- Enable the `dbus` and `bluetoothd` services:
```bash
sudo ln -s /etc/sv/dbus /var/service
sudo ln -s /etc/sv/bluetoothd /var/service
```
- Restart your computer:
```bash
sudo reboot
```
4. **Install additional software**:
```bash
xi blueman rofi kitty
```
5. **Configure Rofi shortcut** (optional):
Bind `rofi -show drun` to a keyboard shortcut for easier access.
6. **Manage Bluetooth devices**:
```bash
blueman-manager
```
## Network Configuration
1. **Install and configure network services**:
```bash
xi ufw wireguard NetworkManager-pptp NetworkManager-l2tp NetworkManager-devel NetworkManager-l2tp NetworkManager-openvpn dnscrypt-proxy
```
2. **Configure UFW** (optional):
- Open the UFW configuration file:
```bash
sudo nano /etc/default/ufw
```
- IPv6=no
- Disable and re-enable UFW to apply changes:
```bash
sudo ufw disable
sudo ufw enable
```
3.**Enable Dnscrypt-proxy**:
```bash
sudo ln -s /etc/sv/dnscrypt_proxy /var/service
```
4.**Final reboot**:
```bash
sudo reboot
```
## Optional: Mount a Drive
1. **Mount a drive** (if applicable):
- List block devices:
```bash
lsblk
```
- Create a mount point:
```bash
sudo mkdir /data
sudo chown -R $USER:$USER /data
```
- Add your device to `/etc/fstab` for automatic mounting:
```bash
sudo nano /etc/fstab
```
- Mount the drive manually:
```bash
sudo mount -a
```
## Flatpaks
1. **Install final applications**:
```bash
flatpak install freetube bitwarden librewolf
```