{{Header}} {{Title|title= Platform-specific Desktop Tips }} {{#seo: |description={{project_name_long}} Platform-specific Desktop Tips and Tricks, RAM Adjusted Desktop Starter, Virtual Console, Full-Screen |image=Desktop-tips.png }} [[File:Desktop-tips.png|200px|thumb]] {{intro| {{project_name_short}} Platform-specific Desktop Tips and Tricks, RAM Adjusted Desktop Starter, Virtual Console, Full-Screen }} = All Platforms = == Disable Terminal Emulator Banner == The following greeting banner appears when a terminal shell bash prompt is opened.
Welcome to {{project_name_short}}! https://www.{{project_clearnet}} {{project_name_short}} Copyright (C) 2012 - 2025 ENCRYPTED SUPPORT LLC {{project_name_short}} is Freedom Software, and you are welcome to redistribute it under certain conditions; type "{{project_name_short_lowercase}}-license" for details. {{project_name_short}} is a compilation of software packages, each under its own copyright and license. The exact license terms for each program are described in the individual files in /usr/share/doc/*/copyright. {{project_name_short}} GNU/Linux comes with ABSOLUTELY NO WARRANTY, to the extent permitted by applicable law; for details type "{{project_name_short_lowercase}}-disclaimer" . {{project_name_short}} is a derivative of Debian GNU/Linux. {{project_name_short}} is a research project. default user account: user default password: No password required. (Passwordless login.) Type: "{{project_name_short_lowercase}}" for help.
To disable the banner, follow these steps. {{Box|text= '''1.''' If user-sysmaint-split is installed, boot into [[Sysmaint|PERSISTENT Mode | SYSMAINT Session | system maintenance tasks]]. '''2.''' {{Open_a__product_ws_terminal}} '''3.''' Run the following command. {{CodeSelect|code= sudo chmod -x /etc/update-motd.d/30_dist-base-files }} '''4.''' Done. The process is now complete. }} See also: [[#Disable Virtual Console Banner|Disable Virtual Console Banner]]. == Shut Down {{project_name_short}} == To shut down {{project_name_short}}, open a terminal and run. {{CodeSelect|code= sudo poweroff }} Alternatively, use the menu option: * [[Non-Qubes-Kicksecure|{{non_q_project_name_short}}]]: ** In user sessions: Start Menu → Log Out → Shut Down ** In sysmaint sessions: click the Shut Down button in the System Maintenance Panel * [[Qubes|{{q_project_name_long}}]]: Blue Q button → Qubes Tools → Qubes Manager → {{project_name_gateway_vm}} → Shutdown {{Non-qubes-project}} == Virtual Consoles == === Using {{project_name_short}} as a Host Operating System === [[File:virtual_console.png|thumb|virtual console]] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_console Virtual consoles] is a feature inherited from Debian GNU/Linux which is unfamiliar to many users. The following keyboard shortcuts activate the Debian (not {{project_name_short}}) feature: * Text console: Press Alt + Ctrl + F1 ** Additional text consoles: Press Alt + Ctrl + F2 or F3 and so on. * Graphical console: Press Alt + Ctrl + F7 See also [[Protection_Against_Physical_Attacks#Virtual_Consoles|Protection against Physical Attacks, Virtual Consoles]]. === Virtual Machines === {| class="wikitable" |+ ''Virtual Console Activation'' |- ! '''Platform''' ! '''Steps''' |- ! KVM | The desired virtual console key shortcut can be selected under the Send Key option in a VM's graphical window. |- ! Qubes dom0 | Qubes dom0 inherited the same feature (Alt + Ctrl + F1...). |- ! Qubes VMs | In order to access VMs in dom0, run: This is not a real virtual console, but using login. sudo xl console vm-name. Replace "vm-name" with the name of the actual VM, for example. {{CodeSelect|code= sudo xl console {{project_name_gateway_vm}} }} See also [https://github.com/QubesOS/qubes-issues/issues/5492 add Qubes host key to allow switching virtual console (ctrl + alt + F1) or SysRq for HVM]. |- ! VirtualBox | The VirtualBox default is Right Ctrl + F2. Inside VirtualBox, the Alt + Ctrl keys are already registered by the host operating system. Host key can be changed using VirtualBox → Global Settings → Input → Host Key. * Text console: Press Right Ctrl + F2 (F1, F2, F3, F4...) for one or more text consoles. * Graphical console: Press Host Key + F7 for a graphical console inside VirtualBox. |} Due to technical limitations, an easier to understand presentation like {{project_name_short}} username login: or something similar cannot be shown. The login program unfortunately does not provide this option. # Enter your username (this is most likely user) and press . # Enter your password and press . {{Default_Passwords}} === Disable Virtual Console Banner === This process is similar to [[#Disable Terminal Emulator Banner|Disable Terminal Emulator Banner]]. '''1.''' If user-sysmaint-split is installed, boot into [[Sysmaint|PERSISTENT Mode | SYSMAINT Session | system maintenance tasks]]. '''2.''' Open a [[#Virtual Consoles|virtual console]]. '''3.''' Move the /etc/issue.{{project_name_short_lowercase}} file out of the way. {{CodeSelect|code= sudo mv /etc/issue.{{project_name_short_lowercase}} /etc/issue.{{project_name_short_lowercase}}.bak }} '''4.''' Create an empty file in its place. {{CodeSelect|code= sudo touch /etc/issue.{{project_name_short_lowercase}} }} '''5.''' (Optional) Divert /usr/lib/issue.d/20_security-misc.issue to prevent the unauthorized access warning from being displayed either. {{CodeSelect|code= sudo dpkg-divert --divert /usr/lib/issue.d/20_security-misc.issue.bak --rename /usr/lib/issue.d/20_security-misc.issue }} '''6.''' Done The procedure is complete. = {{non_q_project_name_short}} = == Disable Autologin == [[File:Gui_login.png|thumb|graphical login screen (by login manager LightDM)]] Autologin is enabled by default in the login manager by {{project_name_short}}. See [[Login#Configuring_GUI_Autologin]] for detailed instructions on disabling autologin. == Minimal RAM Required == {{project_name_short}} is based on Debian stable releases thus it will use similar [https://www.debian.org/releases/stable/amd64/ch02s05.en.html Memory and Disk Space Requirements] for Debian. == RAM Adjusted Desktop Starter == {{RAM_Adjusted_Desktop_Starter}} For more information, see [[RAM Adjusted Desktop Starter]]. == Disable the Graphical Desktop Environment == This is for advanced users only. To stop the graphical desktop environment. {{CodeSelect|code= sudo systemctl stop greetd }} To disable automatic start at boot of the graphical desktop environment. {{CodeSelect|code= sudo systemctl disable greetd }} To restart the graphical desktop environment. {{CodeSelect|code= sudo systemctl start greetd }} To re-enable automatic start at boot of the graphical desktop environment. {{CodeSelect|code= sudo systemctl enable greetd }} Do not attempt to uninstall the graphical desktop environment. This would require removal of {{project_name_short}} meta packages, and {{project_name_short}} meta packages [[Debian Packages#Packages_FAQ|are not designed to be removed]]. If you want a {{project_name_short}} server installation, download the {{project_name_short}} CLI version or build it from source code. See [[VirtualBox#CLI]] and [[KVM#CLI]]. related: Using [[Other Desktop Environments|{{project_name_short}} with Other Desktop Environments such as GNOME, KDE, LXDE, MATE, ...)]] == Use Full-screen Mode == It is recommended to work in full-screen mode; this feature is also inherited from [[VirtualBox]] and [[KVM]]. When full-screen mode is enabled, the {{project_name_short}} virtual display will automatically increase its resolution to the host system's resolution. === VirtualBox === To activate and deactivate full-screen mode, press the VirtualBox Host Key + F. The current Host Key is visible in the bottom right corner of VirtualBox. The VirtualBox default is Right Ctrl + F. Host key can be changed using VirtualBox → Global Settings → Input → Host Key. {{Anchor|Whonixcheck / Timesync Writing to tty1}} === KVM === To activate full-screen mode when using virt-manager, open the VM window, then click View → Fullscreen. To deactivate full-screen mode, move the mouse pointer to the top middle of the screen, and click the Leave fullscreen button. == LXQt Scaling == [[Undocumented]]. {{Anchor|LXQt Settings Reset}} == Default Home Folder Configuration Files Reset == Before following these instructions to wipe the whole LXQt settings folder and restore defaults, it is recommended to backup existing LXQt settings. {{Box|text= '''1.''' Logout from and stop LXQt by clicking Application Menu → Power button → Logout → Yes. '''2.''' Open a [[Desktop#Virtual_Consoles|virtual console]]. '''3.''' Delete folder ~/.config/lxqt. {{CodeSelect|code= safe-rm -rf ~/.config/lxqt }} '''4.''' Delete folder ~/.config/pcmanfm-qt. {{CodeSelect|code= safe-rm -rf ~/.config/pcmanfm-qt }} '''5.''' Delete folder ~/.config/qterminal.org. {{CodeSelect|code= safe-rm -rf ~/.config/qterminal.org }} '''6.''' Switch back to the login screen by pressing Ctrl + Alt + F7, then log in. LXQt will automatically regenerate its settings files as needed. '''7.''' Done. The process has been completed. }} = {{q_project_name_short}} = == Avoid VM Full Screen Mode == It is not recommended to allow [[Qubes|{{q_project_name_short}}]] or other VMs to [https://www.qubes-os.org/doc/how-to-enter-fullscreen-mode/ completely "own" the full screen]. Overriding Qubes' GUI virtualization daemon restrictions means the colored decorations drawn by each VM window will not be visible. In this case, a malicious application might not actually release the full screen (while it appears normal), or the full desktop may be emulated so users are tricked into entering sensitive information inside false "trusted" domains. https://www.qubes-os.org/doc/how-to-enter-fullscreen-mode/ = See Also = * [[Keyboard Layout]] = Footnotes = {{reflist|close=1}} {{Footer}} [[Category:Documentation]]