[SOLVED] Getting started for me and my son
by defborn from LinuxQuestions.org on (#4WNZP)
I want to get Arch on a laptop we have laying around here. For me, I want it to be as minimal as possible, I am used to working on the terminal for work most of the time, so I would just go for a lightweight environment with i3 running, and dmenu for my app launching needs.
However, my 7y old son will also be using the computer. And although he manages to use it today (Windows 10) I think the leap towards almost no DE will be to harsh.
What would I need as a basic system, on Arch to have the following:
- a graphical user login screen and switcher
- when logged in a me, no full DE, or something lightweight like Xfce
- when logged in as my son, just Xcfe, something barebones but with the ability to click an icon to start applications (app launcher or desktop icons, does not matter)
- the ability to switch users, using the switcher screen (so no full logoff/logon cycle).
Can I get somewhere with Arch, or should I just put Manjaro on it and call it a day?
Thanks for your insights!
However, my 7y old son will also be using the computer. And although he manages to use it today (Windows 10) I think the leap towards almost no DE will be to harsh.
What would I need as a basic system, on Arch to have the following:
- a graphical user login screen and switcher
- when logged in a me, no full DE, or something lightweight like Xfce
- when logged in as my son, just Xcfe, something barebones but with the ability to click an icon to start applications (app launcher or desktop icons, does not matter)
- the ability to switch users, using the switcher screen (so no full logoff/logon cycle).
Can I get somewhere with Arch, or should I just put Manjaro on it and call it a day?
Thanks for your insights!