Linux

Introduction

I'm not an experienced Unix/Linux user, but I've setup webservers, fileservers, Raspberry Pis, and done a number of command-line things over the years.

Using a SBC

I re-purposed a single-board computer that was in my Birdhouse Cam project to be a secondary-use computer. It's more than powerful enough to run the music sequencers and apps I'm experimenting with that are audio related.

Hardware Setups

• LattePanda Alpha (audio/hobby project use)
• Pinebook Pro (available, but not used much)
• A few old MacBook Pros that are either formatted w/ Linux, or could be (none in use currently)

Software

Currently using Manjaro with i3 as the operating system.

Applications in use:

• File Browser: pcmanfm
• Web Browser: firefox and chromium
• Code editor: micro for one-off file edits and io.elementary.code for editing a folder of files
• Volume control: volumeicon
• Audio DAW: reaper
• Audio: pipewire
• Desktop Backgrounds: nitrogen
• Bluetooth: blueman-manager
• Monitor setup: arandr (gui) to config setup and autorandr (cli) to save and load setups
• Synths: lots of recommendations
• Sequencer: Orca (uxn version)

i3 Configurations

There's a lot of stuff in here by default, and I've added a couple things.

Location: ~/.i3/config

Add Screenshot Binding: bindsym --release $mod+shift+s exec import ~/Screenshots/screenshot.png

bash configurations

So far I've just added a couple of aliases, but I'm sure there will be more needed soon

Print out my helper file: alias h="cat ~/.h"

Shortcuts

New Terminal: mod+enter

Close app: mod+shift+q

dmenu: mod+d

bmenu: mod+control+b

Switch workspace: mod+1-8

Move app to workspace: mod+shift+1-8