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# KOpenbox dotfiles
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How is the screenshot above? It almost look like KDE, isn't it? Have a look at ram usage its near 260MB.
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## Introduction
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KOpenbox is a collection of config files and method to setup lightweight and minimal good looking linux desktop. Config file are present in reposetory.
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**Warning: I don't recommend to clone the whole reposetory in your home folder!**
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## Procedure
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I use(recommend) Arch Linux but everything will work on any distro.
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### Requirements
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* openbox
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* tint2
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* conky
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* compton
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* nitrogen
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* pcmanfm-gtk3 (optional)
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* obmenu-generator
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* rofi
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* diodon
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* pa-applet
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* network-manager-applet
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* polkit-gnome
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* dunst
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* sxhkd
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* qt5ct
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* qt5-styleplugins
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* lxappearance-gtk3
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* obconf
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* papirus-icon-theme
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* pavucontrol
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* terminator
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* gnome-screenshot
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* Roboto font
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* Hack font
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* Cantarell font
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move `Zukitre-mod`,`Arc`,`Arc-Dark`,`Arc-Darker` from themes to `~/.themes` or `/usr/share/themes`
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### Configure openbox
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Openbox is window manager. Configuration for openbox is stored in `~/.config/openbox`
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#### `autostart` - script file that is executed on login
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In autostart you can uncomment `pcmanfm --desktop &` and comment `nitrogen --restore &` using # symbol, if you wish to use pcmanfm to manage desktop. I personally use nitrogen. Using pcmanfm will enable you to add desktop icons.
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#### `menu.xml` - configuration for openbox(right click) menu
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You can copy it as it is. Menu is generated with obmenu-generator.
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#### `rc.xml` - configuration for openbox(right click) menu
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You can copy it as it is. You can configure it using obconf if you wish. If you are configuring it using obconf don't forget to select `Zukitre-mod` or any of the `Arc` theme.
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### Configure tint2
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Tint2 is panel. Configuration for tint2 is stored in `~/.config/tint2` . You can copy it as it is. If you wish to configure it, you can click right most corner of tint2 to open GUI tool to configure it.
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### Configure conky
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Conky displays desktop widgets. Configuration for conky is stored in `~/.conkyrc` . If you have more aor less number of cpu core you can change config accordingly.
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### Configure compton
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It is compositor. Configuration for compton is stored in `~/.config/compton.conf` . You can copy it as it is but if you wish you can change.
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### Configure nitrogen
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Nitrogen sets wallapaper of your desktop. To set wallapaper. execute in bash
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`nitrogen [name of folder]`
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Now select image you want to use and select 'Zoomed Fill'.
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### Configure pcmanfm (if used)
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Right click on desktop to open menu there you can find option to configure.
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### Configure obmenu-generator
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It generates menu for obmenu-generator. Configuration for tint2 is stored in `~/.config/obmenu-generator` . You can copy it as it is but if you wish you can change.
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### Configure rofi
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Theme is present in `~/.local/share/rofi`
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To select theme execute in bash
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`rofi-theme-selector`
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Now select 'Paper-top'.
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### Configure dunst
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It generates desktop notifications. Configuration for dunst is stored in `~/.config/dunst` .
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You can copy it as it is but if you wish you can change.
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### Configure sxhkd
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It controls hotkeys. Configuration for sxhkd is stored in `~/.config/sxhkd` .
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You can copy it as it is but if you wish you can change.
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### Configure qt5ct
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It sets theme for qt applications. First add `QT_QPA_PLATFORMTHEME=qt5ct` in `/etc/environment` and rebooot.<br>
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Now launch qt5ct either from terminator or press <super\> + grave(`) and launch it from rofi drun.<br>
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Select `gtk2` as style, `roboto Regular 10p` as general font, `hack Regular 9` as fixed width font and `Papirus` as icons.
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### Configure lxappearance
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It sets theme for gtk applications. Now launch lxappearance either from terminator or press <super\> + grave(`) and launch it from rofi drun.<br>
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Select `Zukitre-mod` or any of the `Arc` theme as theme. `roboto Regular 10p` as Default font and `Papirus` as icons.
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### Configure terminator
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It is terminal emulator for us. Configuration for terminator is stored in `~/.config/terminator` .
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You can copy it as it is but if you wish you can change.
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### Configure bash
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Configuration for terminator is stored in `~/.bashrc` .
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You can copy it as it is but if you wish you can change.
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## Finish
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Here is list of few softwares I'm using with KOpenbox. If you wish you can try and if you've someting better I'll love to have a try.
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* lightdm - Login Manager.
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* pcmanfm - Filemanager
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* firefox - Web Browser
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* file-roller - Archiver
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* geany - Text Editor
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* gimp - Image Editor
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* viewnior - Image Viewer
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* vlc - Audio and Video Player
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* Atril - Document Viewer (PDF)
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* lxtask - Task Manager
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* hardinfo - Hardware and Software Infocenter
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