KOpenbox/readme.md

KOpenbox dotfiles

How is the screenshot above? It almost look like KDE, isn't it? Have a look at ram usage its near 260MB.

Introduction

KOpenbox is config files and method to setup lightweight and minimal good looking linux desktop. Config file are present in reposetory.

Warning: I don't recommend to clone the whole reposetory in your home folder!

Procedure

I use(recommend) Arch Linux but everything will work on any distro.

Requirements

• openbox
• tint2
• conky
• compton
• nitrogen
• pcmanfm-gtk3 (optional)
• obmenu-generator
• rofi
• diodon
• pa-applet
• network-manager-applet
• polkit-gnome
• dunst
• sxhkd
• qt5ct
• qt5-styleplugins
• lxappearance-gtk3
• obconf
• papirus-icon-theme
• pavucontrol
• terminator
• gnome-screenshot
• Roboto font
• Hack font
• Cantarell font

move Zukitre-mod to ~/.themes or /usr/share/themes

Configure openbox

Openbox is window manager. Configuration for openbox is stored in ~/.config/openbox

autostart - script file that is executed on login

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.

menu.xml - configuration for openbox(right click) menu

You can copy it as it is. Menu is generated with obmenu-generator.

rc.xml - configuration for openbox(right click) menu

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.

Configure tint2

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.

Configure conky

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.

Configure compton

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.

Configure nitrogen

Nitrogen sets wallapaper of your desktop. To set wallapaper. execute in bash

nitrogen [name of folder]

Now select image you want to use and select 'Zoomed Fill'.

Configure pcmanfm (if used)

Right click on desktop to open menu there you can find option to configure.

Configure obmenu-generator

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.

Configure rofi

Theme is present in ~/.local/share/rofi To select theme execute in bash

rofi-theme-selector

Now select 'Paper-top'.

Configure dunst

It generates desktop notifications. Configuration for dunst is stored in ~/.config/dunst . You can copy it as it is but if you wish you can change.

Configure sxhkd

It controls hotkeys. Configuration for sxhkd is stored in ~/.config/sxhkd . You can copy it as it is but if you wish you can change.

Configure qt5ct

It sets theme for qt applications. First add QT_QPA_PLATFORMTHEME=qt5ct in /etc/environment and rebooot.
Now launch qt5ct either from terminator or press <super> + grave() and launch it from rofi drun.<br> Select gtk2as style,roboto Regular 10pas general font,hack Regular 9as fixed width font andPapirus` as icons.

Configure lxappearance

It sets theme for gtk applications. Now launch lxappearance either from terminator or press <super> + grave() and launch it from rofi drun.<br> Select Zukitre-modas theme.roboto Regular 10pas Default font andPapirus` as icons.

Configure terminator

It is terminal emulator for us. Configuration for terminator is stored in ~/.config/terminator . You can copy it as it is but if you wish you can change.

Configure bash

Configuration for terminator is stored in ~/.bashrc . You can copy it as it is but if you wish you can change.

Finish

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.

• lightdm - Login Manager.
• pcmanfm - Filemanager
• firefox - Web Browser
• file-roller - Archiver
• geany - Text Editor
• gimp - Image Editor
• viewnior - Image Viewer
• vlc - Audio and Video Player
• Atril - Document Viewer (PDF)
• lxtask - Task Manager
• hardinfo - Hardware and Software Infocenter