🚀 Void Linux Base Installation: A Fun Adventure

Welcome to the void! 🖤 ​​This tutorial will guide you step by step to install Void Linux, a lightweight and versatile distribution that puts you in control. Let’s turn this challenge into a rewarding adventure!

🎯 Why should Linux be abolished?

• XBPS: Unique package manager, fast and efficient.
• Loonet:Lightweight initialization system to shorten startup time.
• minimalism: No bloat – just what you want.

🛠️ what do you need

• 64-bit systems.
• USB memory stick (4GB or larger).
• Good internet connection.
• A cool head and a sense of adventure. 😎

🌟 Step 1: Download Void Linux ISO

1. access Obsolete Linux Download.
2. choose Basic real-time ISO For your system architecture (usually x86_64).

For tips: If you are unsure about your system, x86_64 version is your best choice.

💾 Step 2: Create a bootable USB

1. Use tools like Etching machine, Rufusor command line:

   sudo dd if=void-live-x86_64-*.iso of=/dev/sdX bs=4M status=progress

1. replace /dev/sdX with the name of your USB device.

warn: Double-check the device name—dd Don’t forgive mistakes! 😱

🚀 Step Three: Launch into the Void

1. Plug in the USB and restart the computer.
2. Access BIOS/UEFI settings and boot from USB.
3. choose Void Linux options in the menu.

🖥️ Step 4: Partition the drive

1. use cfdisk Split the disk. example:
   • 1GB for /boot (EFI system if required).
   • Swap space (optional, 2GB+).
   • remaining space for /.
2. Format partition:

   mkfs.ext4 /dev/sdX1  # Replace with your partition
   mkfs.vfat -F 32 /dev/sdX2  # For EFI systems
   mkswap /dev/sdX3  # If you created a swap

📦 Step 5: Install Void Linux

1. Mount your partition:

   mount /dev/sdX1 /mnt
   mkdir -p /mnt/boot/efi
   mount /dev/sdX2 /mnt/boot/efi
   swapon /dev/sdX3

1. Run the installer:

   void-installer

1. Follow the prompts to set up:
   • Keyboard layout.
   • Network settings.
   • Host name and user settings.
   • File system configuration.

⚙️ Step 6: Install the bootloader

• Select GRUB during the installer setup process.
• running:

   grub-install --target=x86_64-efi --efi-directory=/mnt/boot/efi --bootloader-id=void_grub
   grub-mkconfig -o /mnt/boot/grub/grub.cfg

🎉 Step 7: Reboot and enjoy

1. Exit the installer and unmount the partition:

   umount -R /mnt
   reboot

1. Remove the USB stick during reboot.

Welcome to the void! 🌌

🤓 Tips after installation

   sudo xbps-install -Syu

   sudo xbps-install -S vim git base-devel

• Explore and customize your environment (window managers, point files, etc.).

📚 resource

Please feel free to share your journey into the void or ask for assistance! 🎩