vexx9/ubuntu-neurix

My personal Linux "dist."

What is Neurix?

Neurix is a Linux configuration script for Ubuntu GNOME 16.10. It configures the system for optimal performance, installs some software and removes some bundled software. It also sets up a beautiful theme, convenient keyboard shortcuts and more.

The installation is configurable to a great extent; you decide what parts of Neurix you want to install (for example, whether you want to use Google Chrome instead of Mozilla Firefox) and set up. You can easily modify the installation by deleting any nx-files associated with the components you want to exclude.

Installation

1. Clone this repository.
2. Chdir into the Neurix directory.
3. Type ./install to install.

Alternatively, you can copy and paste the following line of text into a terminal to automatically clone the repository and run the installation:

cd ~ && sudo apt install git -qqy && git clone https://github.com/philiparvidsson/Ubuntu-Neurix.git && cd Ubuntu-Neurix && ./install

NOTE: You should not run the installation script with sudo—the script will automatically ask for sudo permissions and let you enter your password when required.

Configuration

Neurix is configurable to a great extent. Below are lists of software etc., configured by Neurix during installation. You can, of course, easily change the installation by modifying the relevant nx-files. If you want to remove a feature from the installation, simply delete the associated nx-files.

Other than what is listed below, Neurix also installs and sets up a theme for you, providing a coherent and elegant look. Also, certain services are disabled or reconfigured for a more optimized experience.

Software

Neurix installs the following software:

Name	Optional
Emacs	X
GIMP	X
Google Chrome	X
Plex Media Server	X
Python
Slack	X
TeX Live	X
Telegram	X
Transmission	X
git
make
redshift	X
tlp
ttf-mscorefonts-installer
unrar

Neurix removes the following software:

Name	Optional
Bundled games
Firefox	X
LibreOffice	X

Keyboard shortcuts

Neurix provides the following keyboard shortcuts:

Shortcut	Command
<Primary>odiaeresis (ctrl+ö)	Show terminal
<Super>e (win+e)	Open Nautilus

Aliases

Neurix provides the following aliases/commands:

Alias	Command
e.	Open Nautilus in current directory
plex-add-media	Add media to Plex Media Server library
plex-start	Start Plex Media Server
plex-stop	Stop Plex Media Server
sloc	Counts source lines of code
stt	Set terminal title
sysupd	Upgrade system

Details

Neurix is carefully configured to provide a pleasant and coherent experience. Below is information on certain intricacies of the configuration.

Google Chrome

Google Chrome automatically installs three extensions upon first start: LastPass, uBlock Origin and Vimium.

redshift

If installed, redshift is set up to use geolocation to get your GPS coordinates for accurate tinting of the screen. It uses 3400K color temp. during day and 2700K during night.

Transmission

If Transmission is installed, it is set up to automatically add and start torrents from the Downloads directory. When a download is completed, and if Plex Media Server is installed, the torrent (movie or TV show) is automatically extracted and copied to the Plex Media Server library at /var/lib/plexmediaserver/Library.