No, I'm not a Linux Ricer.
No, I'm not a Linux Ricer.
My rice setup: Arch Linux VM: i3-gaps I prefer maintaining control. I enjoy staying ahead of the curve. Ubuntu feels quite... repetitive! That’s why I opt for Arch Linux. I dislike any operating system that doesn’t feel genuine Linux. It autonomously chooses what to install and what not. Removing a package sometimes triggers unexpected additions. It also brings in all optional dependencies and main components. The system is cluttered with unnecessary features. With over 2400 packages, my system runs smoothly thanks to the many development tools I use for work and personal projects, as well as IoT applications. Core programs are carefully selected for minimal resource usage—think urxvt terminal, Ranger file manager, Mupdf, Transmission CLI, etc. All designed to consume little RAM. I rely on i3blocks for efficiency. I’ve written scripts that execute quickly, using minimal power during operation. RTMIN is enabled to refresh data only when needed, reducing unnecessary runs. Batteries update every 20 seconds, temperature every 15 seconds (changing color on load), and time updates every minute. There’s a power icon displaying uptime every 10 minutes. I also created a service that checks for updates and shows a small icon with the package count ready to upgrade. Clicking it launches the terminal for confirmation. This setup is the best part of my configuration. Updates download seamlessly, and installation feels instant. I also have scripts for backing up configurations, cleaning old packages, and clearing caches. Soon I plan to switch to Distro. I aim to eliminate systemd. I want to try Arch using openrc, then explore Void Linux. My goal is a system under 128 MB RAM on startup. A simple, lightweight environment is what I prefer. P.S. The distinction between htop and screenfetch RAM usage stems from my Firefox profile being stored in memory. There’s a service that moves the profile to RAM at startup and restores it to SSD during shutdown. This reduces wear on the SSD and speeds up Firefox. I also keep its cache in RAM. I’ve implemented several SSD optimizations to extend its lifespan.
I prefer my generic KDE desktop and GUI setup. A few things first—before you complain, “Hey, that looks heavy,” I’m not too concerned. A) I’m not worried about performance issues, and B) I’m currently juggling many tabs and a fresh boot is better than a slow one. Also, don’t stress about me creating a huge swap partition—I did it just for fun. And since GTK apps with a light theme run smoothly, I don’t have to constantly tweak Firefox settings. It’s also good that another GTK app supports the same theme. WM : KWin DE : KDE Plasma 5.13 Terminal : Konsole OS : openSUSE Tumbleweed Editor : A few
I've ceased using the rig many years back, so all these images are outdated. #ripmsn Distro: Crunchbang Statler Desktop Environment: Openbox System Monitor: Conky-Colors Shell: RXVT-Unicode Spoiler Distro: Crunchbang Statler Desktop Environment: Scrotwm Shell: RXVT-Unicode Spoiler Distro: Ubuntu 10.10 Maverick Meerkat Desktop Environment: Gnome2 System Monitor: Conky-Colors Dock: Avant Window Navigator Spoiler Distro: Ubuntu 10.10 Maverick Meerkat