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Ricing Linux (lemmy.world)
submitted 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) by Therealmglitch@lemmy.world to c/linux@lemmy.ml

I've been using linux for about 6 months now and recently been using arch as my main. I've done some customzations like changing fonts, background, keybinds, etc. But I really want to actually customize like the behaviour of apps, cool animations.

Are there any links, videos, post or anything that is beginner friendly of ricing Linux?

Edit: I use Gnome for now

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[-] radioactiveradio@lemm.ee 18 points 11 months ago

Don't fall for the tiling managers, I know they look pretty but they'll sink all your time and you'll never be satisfied. Trust me I've been there.

[-] Therealmglitch@lemmy.world 6 points 11 months ago

Personally I hate tiling, I just want those cool closing and opening animations

[-] paradox2011@lemmy.ml 6 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

If you use KDE, look for the "TV Glitch [burn-my-windows]" opening and closing animation. It's a default setting in the KDE Settings > Workspace behavior > Desktop effects > Window open/close animation section. It's really good in my opinion, especially if you tinker with the open/close timing to make it a little more crisp.

[-] jaykay@lemmy.zip 5 points 11 months ago

Idk I love hyprland. Maybe it’s not for everyone but there is no harm trying :)

[-] radioactiveradio@lemm.ee 2 points 11 months ago

Didn't mean no offence. If it works for you, great! But personally I got too into customisations and missed a lot of work which was the whole actual point, " productivity" lol. But damn did my setup look slick that week.

[-] Neil@lemmy.ml 4 points 11 months ago

Partially true.. I've been using i3 for roughly 8 years so setup and usage is pretty dang quick these days. I'd say it's worth it if tiling piques your interest.

[-] porl@lemmy.world 3 points 11 months ago

Took me a few goes here and there but now I love my minimal tiling setup. Never really got it but just played with them here and there out of curiosity. Last time I tried it something clicked for me and now I've no desire to go back.

[-] Chais@sh.itjust.works 3 points 11 months ago

Ain't that the truth. But I love the workflow they offer. You don't have to go looking for new windows. You can easily pin applications to virtual desktops and I prefer the multihead model they use over the one used by gnome or KDE.

[-] flashgnash@lemm.ee 1 points 11 months ago

Unfortunately for my free time I really enjoy the endless customisation loop

Also tiling WM with virtual desktops makes one monitor feel like many, I often actively choose to use my hyprland laptop and trackpad instead of a triple monitor setup without tiling

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