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@@ -58,20 +58,15 @@ Before we do anything, we should give our main user full access via `doas`. Logi su - echo "permit nopass :wheel" >> /etc/doas.conf + exit -Now you can logout or reboot the machine. - - doas reboot - -Running any of the commands might present you with a permissions error. If that happens, simply add `doas` to the start of every command. ### Firmware -Once your machine reboots, login as your created user. The next steps will help you ensure you have the latest firmware. +The next steps will help you ensure you have the latest firmware. Simply run the command: `fw_update` - ### WiFi To enable wifi on your device, run the following command (filling in the proper details where need be) @@ -88,7 +83,6 @@ Take note of the `iwn0`, as this might differ on your machine. (You can check th You might also need to run `doas sh /etc/netstart` after. - ### Performance Boost This step is optional and targeted towards devices with batteries (laptops, IoT devices etc). Properly setup apmd: @@ -103,16 +97,49 @@ Remember when we chose `No` when the installer asked us "X Window System start w doas rcctl enable xenodm -Now reboot your device again. +Now reboot your device. doas reboot ## The First *Real* Login +Now you will be presented with the glorious `xenodm` login screen. + +<figure> +<img src="./xenodm-stock.png" alt="Default xenodm login screen"> +<figcaption>The beautiful, default xenodm login screen. Image taken from <a href="https://www.tumfatig.net/2019/customizing-openbsd-xenodm/">tumfatig.net</a> (who has some wonderful OpenBSD guides you should check out!)</figcaption> +</figure> + +Login with your created user details and you should see something like this: + +<figure> +<img src="./fvwm.png" alt="Default fvwm view once logged in"> +<figcaption>Taken from the main OpenBSD Wikipedia page. (Some applications will not be opened by default)</figcaption> +</figure> + +Absolutely glorious. You'll also notice a 3x3 grid box in the bottom right corner: + +<img src="./pager.png" alt="fvwm workspace pager"> + +This is called the "workspace pager" or "pager". Each section represents an individual *desktop* (or workspace if your more familiar with MacOS terminology). You can click on any grid item to instantly move to that desktop. + +You can also navigate around using the <kbd>Ctl</kbd> + <kbd>↑</kbd><kbd>→</kbd><kbd>↓</kbd><kbd>←</kbd> keys. + +## Additional Packages + +- aerc +- Firefox +- ffmpeg +- picom + ## Configs Okay, I *know* I said there wouldn't be any configs included in this guide. Frankly, you should be having zero problems working with all those defaults now that you've run through this guide! BUT - I wanted to include some *very minor* configuration tweaks that might make things a little more intuitive for newcomers. Feel free to ignore these entirely! -## Contribute +## Support OpenBSD + +If you've found this guide helpful or even sparked an interest in OpenBSD, please consider [donating directly to the OpenBSD Project](https://www.openbsd.org/donations.html). A little goes a long way, and the OpenBSD Project is a volunteer-driven software group funded by donations! + +## Contribute to OpenBASED I'm far from an OpenBSD expert! Please [help improve this project](https://git.sr.ht/~bt/openbased)! |