Add notes of new distros being tested.

README.md

@@ -25,6 +25,19 @@ This has been used as my primary server and workstation OS since at least 2024.
 The `apt` version of `ansible` in both Bookworm and Trixie are sufficient,
 no longer need to use `ansible` out of `pip`.
 
+Stopped using as a workstation on all devices in August 2026.
+
+#### Devuan (with `runit`)
+
+2026-07-30: Distribution has beed added with a few caveats.
+
+- `runit` is the currently the expected init system (not OpenRC or SysVInit)
+- Mullvad needs installed via .dev file [here]().
+
+#### Artix Linux (OpenRC or runit)
+
+2026-07-31: Began experimenting and adapting playbooks using VMs.
+
 ### Secondary
 
 These are tested via my Docker project's `ProvisionsTests` container but not currently used as daily drivers.
@@ -88,14 +101,14 @@ terrible while updating. Ubuntu Rolling Rhino filled the gap.
 Workstation: 100%,
 Server: 100%
 
-## Suse Family
+### Suse Family
 
-### openSUSE Tumbleweed v2022-02-17
+#### openSUSE Tumbleweed v2022-02-17
 
 Generic: 100%,
 Workstation: 100%
 
-### openSUSE Leap 15.4
+#### openSUSE Leap 15.4
 
 Generic: 100%
 Workstation: Currently failing at `[Workstation | Linux | Flatpak Distro | Package Manager | Install From Repo]` with message `Problem: nothing provides libedataserver-1.2.so.24 needed by the to be installed evolution-data-server-32bit-3.34.4-3.3.1.x86_64`.
@@ -127,6 +140,8 @@ after update problems due to a long computer hiatus.
 
 Specifically for the Pinephone.
 
+## Unsupported
+
 ## Future Goals
 
 Eventually some of the scripts and install files will be put into the files

local.yml

@@ -130,7 +130,7 @@
       - include_tasks: tasks/workstation/shared/software/dwm.yml
 
       - include_tasks: tasks/workstation/linux/software/i3.yml
-      
+
       # Polished Desktop Environments #
       - include_tasks: tasks/workstation/freebsd/software/gnome.yml
         when: ansible_system == "FreeBSD"
@@ -139,7 +139,7 @@
         block:
         - include_tasks: tasks/workstation/linux/software/gnome.yml
           when: ansible_service_mgr == "systemd"
-        
+
         - include_tasks: tasks/workstation/linux/software/cinnamon.yml
         - include_tasks: tasks/workstation/linux/software/lxqt.yml
         when: ansible_system == "Linux"
@@ -174,6 +174,8 @@
 
       - include_tasks: tasks/workstation/shared/settings/gnome.yml
         when: not mobile
+      - include_tasks: tasks/workstation/shared/settings/cinnamon.yml
+        when: not mobile
 
       - include_tasks: tasks/workstation/linux/cron/ansible.yml
         when: ansible_system == "Linux" and not mobile

tasks/workstation/shared/settings/cinnamon.yml

@@ -0,0 +1,338 @@
+---
+# 20260731 - Hyperling
+# Cinnakon settings, copied from GNOME settings.
+
+# Temporarily removed while it's broken:
+#                      , 'com.vscodium.codium.desktop', 'codium.desktop'
+- name: Workstation | Account Management | Cinnamon | Facts
+  set_fact:
+    # Only do multiple entries per line if they are for the same exact program.
+    cinnamon_favorites: "[ 'org.gnome.Terminal.desktop'
+                      , 'org.gnome.Console.desktop'
+                      , 'gnome-system-monitor.desktop', 'org.gnome.SystemMonitor.desktop'
+                      , 'org.gnome.Nautilus.desktop'
+                      , 'io.gitlab.librewolf-community.desktop', 'librewolf.desktop'
+                      , 'org.mozilla.firefox.desktop', 'firefox.desktop'
+                      , 'com.vscodium.codium.desktop'
+                      , 'codium.desktop'
+                      , 'org.shotcut.Shotcut.desktop'
+                      , 'io.lmms.LMMS.desktop'
+                      , 'app.grayjay.Grayjay.desktop'
+                      , 'io.lbry.lbry-app.desktop', 'lbry.desktop'
+                      , 'com.valvesoftware.Steam.desktop'
+                      , 'net.lutris.Lutris.desktop'
+                      , 'mullvad-vpn.desktop'
+                      , 'network.loki.Session.desktop'
+                      , 'org.signal.Signal.desktop', 'signal-desktop.desktop'
+                      , 'org.telegram.desktop.desktop'
+                      , 'com.discordapp.Discord.desktop'
+                      ]"
+    dconf_terminal: gnome-terminal
+    dconf_theme: Adwaita-dark
+    dconf_icons: Adwaita
+# 2024-01-28 Not currently using local email clients.
+#, 'org.gnome.Evolution.desktop'
+#, 'chat.delta.desktop.desktop', 'deltachat.desktop'
+#, 'org.gnome.Geary.desktop'
+#, 'org.mozilla.Thunderbird.desktop'
+# 2025-01-01
+# Reduce the amount of icons on the sidebar, things that may get added back.
+#, 'org.godotengine.Godot.desktop'
+# 2025-03-07 Removed in place of a 2nd VS Codium install (apt version).
+#, 'com.visualstudio.code-oss.desktop', 'code-oss.desktop'
+# 2025-03-21 Not really using Android Studio now that Flutter is working.
+#, 'com.google.AndroidStudio.desktop'
+# 2025-08-31 Not used a whole lot, installed again just to explore.
+#, 'im.riot.Riot.desktop'
+#, 'chat.simplex.simplex.desktop'
+
+- name: Workstation | Account Management | Cinnamon | Facts (NixOS)
+  set_fact:
+    dconf_terminal: kgx
+  when: ansible_distribution in ("NixOS")
+
+- name: Workstation | Account Management | Cinnamon | Facts (Ubuntu)
+  set_fact:
+    dconf_theme: Yaru-purple-dark
+    dconf_icons: Yaru-purple-dark
+  when: ansible_distribution in ("Ubuntu")
+
+# Make sure Gnome-Tweaks is installed
+- name: Workstation | Account Management | Cinnamon | Install Dependencies
+  package:
+    name:
+      - "{{ gnome_tweaks }}"
+      - "{{ dconf_editor }}"
+      - "{{ psutil }}"
+    state: present
+  when: ansible_distribution not in ("NixOS")
+
+# Apply dconf settings through RC files due to distros without working psutil.
+# Use the command 'dconf watch /' then change settings to see find these values.
+- name: Workstation | Account Management | Cinnamon | Settings
+  blockinfile:
+    path: "{{ user_user.home }}/{{ item }}"
+    block: |
+      # Disable Cinnamon Settings While Converting From GNOME
+      if [[ 1 == 0 ]]; then
+
+      ## Temporary Variables + Functions ##
+
+      dconf_count=1
+      function inc_dconf() {
+        dconf_count=$(( dconf_count + 1 ))
+      }
+
+      ## Dash to Dock ##
+
+      dconf write /org/gnome/shell/extensions/dash-to-dock/dock-position \
+        "'LEFT'" && inc_dconf &&
+      dconf write /org/gnome/shell/extensions/dash-to-dock/dock-fixed \
+        true && inc_dconf &&
+      dconf write /org/gnome/shell/extensions/dash-to-dock/dash-max-icon-size \
+        24 && inc_dconf &&
+
+      dconf write /org/gnome/shell/favorite-apps \
+        "{{ gnome_favorites }}" && inc_dconf &&
+
+      dconf write /org/gnome/shell/extensions/dash-to-dock/apply-custom-theme \
+        true && inc_dconf &&
+      dconf write /org/gnome/shell/extensions/dash-to-dock/custom-theme-shrink \
+        true && inc_dconf &&
+
+      dconf write /org/gnome/shell/extensions/dash-to-dock/dock-fixed \
+        false && inc_dconf &&
+      dconf write /org/gnome/shell/extensions/dash-to-dock/intellihide-mode \
+        "'ALL_WINDOWS'" && inc_dconf &&
+
+      ## Generic ##
+
+      dconf write /org/gnome/desktop/interface/color-scheme \
+        "'prefer-dark'" && inc_dconf &&
+      dconf write /org/gnome/desktop/interface/gtk-theme \
+        "'{{ dconf_theme }}'" && inc_dconf &&
+      dconf write /org/gnome/desktop/interface/icon-theme \
+        "'{{ dconf_icons }}'" && inc_dconf &&
+
+      dconf write /org/gnome/desktop/interface/clock-show-date \
+        true && inc_dconf &&
+      dconf write /org/gnome/desktop/interface/clock-format \
+        "'24h'" && inc_dconf &&
+      dconf write /org/gnome/desktop/interface/clock-show-seconds \
+        true && inc_dconf &&
+      dconf write /org/gnome/desktop/interface/clock-show-weekday \
+        true && inc_dconf &&
+      dconf write /org/gnome/desktop/calendar/show-weekdate \
+        true && inc_dconf &&
+
+      dconf write /org/gnome/desktop/interface/show-battery-percentage \
+        true && inc_dconf &&
+
+      dconf write /org/gnome/desktop/wm/preferences/button-layout \
+        "'appmenu:minimize,maximize,close'" && inc_dconf &&
+
+      dconf write /org/gnome/desktop/wm/preferences/num-workspaces \
+        1 && inc_dconf &&
+      dconf write /org/gnome/mutter/dynamic-workspaces \
+        false && inc_dconf &&
+
+      dconf write /org/gnome/mutter/edge-tiling \
+        true && inc_dconf &&
+      dconf write /org/gnome/desktop/interface/enable-hot-corners \
+        false && inc_dconf &&
+
+      dconf write /org/gnome/mutter/center-new-windows \
+        true && inc_dconf &&
+
+      dconf write /org/gnome/desktop/notifications/show-banners \
+        true && inc_dconf &&
+      dconf write /org/gnome/desktop/notifications/application/org-gnome-evolution-alarm-notify/enable-sound-alerts \
+        false && inc_dconf &&
+      dconf write /org/gnome/desktop/notifications/application/org-gnome-evolution-alarm-notify/enable \
+        false && inc_dconf &&
+      dconf write /org/gnome/desktop/notifications/application/org-gnome-evolution/enable-sound-alerts \
+        false && inc_dconf &&
+      dconf write /org/gnome/desktop/notifications/application/org-gnome-evolution/enable \
+        false && inc_dconf &&
+
+      # Stop Update Notifications
+
+      dconf write /org/gnome/software/allow-updates \
+        false && inc_dconf &&
+      dconf write /org/gnome/software/download-updates \
+        false && inc_dconf &&
+      dconf write /org/gnome/software/download-updates-notify \
+        false && inc_dconf &&
+
+      # Red Mode (Night Light)
+      (
+        typeset -l redmode
+        redmode="{{ redmode }}"
+        if [[ $redmode == "true" ]]; then
+          dconf write /org/gnome/settings-daemon/plugins/color/night-light-enabled \
+            true && inc_dconf
+        fi
+      ) &&
+      dconf write /org/gnome/settings-daemon/plugins/color/night-light-schedule-automatic \
+        false && inc_dconf &&
+      #dconf write /org/gnome/settings-daemon/plugins/color/night-light-schedule-from \
+      #  2.0 && inc_dconf &&
+      #dconf write /org/gnome/settings-daemon/plugins/color/night-light-schedule-to \
+      #  1.99 && inc_dconf &&
+      dconf write /org/gnome/settings-daemon/plugins/color/night-light-schedule-from \
+        19.00 && inc_dconf &&
+      dconf write /org/gnome/settings-daemon/plugins/color/night-light-schedule-to \
+        07.00 && inc_dconf &&
+
+      # 1700 is max through GNOME Settings, looks pretty red but can still see green vs blue.
+      # 1200 is max on f.lux type apps, pretty difficult to see the difference between green and blue.
+      # 0500 is the max on Red Moon, super intense on a laptop, not as much on a phone screen.
+      #  - Basically makes everything like the dash of a Z31 300ZX, lol.
+      dconf write /org/gnome/settings-daemon/plugins/color/night-light-temperature \
+        "uint32 1700" && inc_dconf &&
+
+      ## Keyboard Shortcuts ##
+
+      dconf write /org/gnome/settings-daemon/plugins/media-keys/custom-keybindings/custom0/binding \
+        "'<Control><Alt>t'" && inc_dconf &&
+      dconf write /org/gnome/settings-daemon/plugins/media-keys/custom-keybindings/custom0/command \
+        "'{{ dconf_terminal }}'" && inc_dconf &&
+      dconf write /org/gnome/settings-daemon/plugins/media-keys/custom-keybindings/custom0/name \
+        "'Open Terminal'" && inc_dconf &&
+
+      dconf write /org/gnome/settings-daemon/plugins/media-keys/custom-keybindings/custom1/binding \
+        "'<Super>t'" && inc_dconf &&
+      dconf write /org/gnome/settings-daemon/plugins/media-keys/custom-keybindings/custom1/command \
+        "'{{ dconf_terminal }}'" && inc_dconf &&
+      dconf write /org/gnome/settings-daemon/plugins/media-keys/custom-keybindings/custom1/name \
+        "'Open Terminal 2'" && inc_dconf &&
+
+      dconf write /org/gnome/settings-daemon/plugins/media-keys/custom-keybindings "
+        [ '/org/gnome/settings-daemon/plugins/media-keys/custom-keybindings/custom0/'
+        , '/org/gnome/settings-daemon/plugins/media-keys/custom-keybindings/custom1/'
+        ]" && inc_dconf &&
+
+      ## Privacy ##
+
+      dconf write /org/gnome/desktop/privacy/disable-camera \
+        true && inc_dconf &&
+      dconf write /org/gnome/desktop/privacy/disable-microphone \
+        true && inc_dconf &&
+
+      dconf write /org/gnome/desktop/privacy/recent-files-max-age \
+        7 && inc_dconf &&
+      dconf write /org/gnome/desktop/privacy/remember-recent-files \
+        false && inc_dconf &&
+
+      dconf write /org/gnome/desktop/privacy/old-files-age \
+        "uint32 14" && inc_dconf &&
+      dconf write /org/gnome/desktop/privacy/remove-old-trash-files \
+        true && inc_dconf &&
+      dconf write /org/gnome/desktop/privacy/remove-old-temp-files \
+        true && inc_dconf &&
+
+      dconf write /org/gnome/desktop/notifications/show-in-lock-screen \
+        false && inc_dconf &&
+      dconf write /org/gnome/desktop/screensaver/lock-enabled \
+        true && inc_dconf &&
+      dconf write /org/gnome/desktop/screensaver/lock-delay \
+        "uint32 0" && inc_dconf &&
+      dconf write /org/gnome/desktop/session/idle-delay \
+        "uint32 900" && inc_dconf &&
+      dconf write /org/gnome/settings-daemon/plugins/power/sleep-inactive-ac-type \
+        "'nothing'" && inc_dconf &&
+      dconf write /org/gnome/settings-daemon/plugins/power/power-button-action \
+        "'nothing'" && inc_dconf &&
+
+      dconf write /org/gnome/desktop/media-handling/autorun-never \
+        true && inc_dconf &&
+
+      ## Gnome Terminal ##
+
+      # TBD: Do not start new tabs in previous tab's directory.
+      # The profile ID is likely unique and will need to be retrieved first.
+      #/org/gnome/terminal/legacy/profiles:/:b1dcc9dd-5262-4d8d-a863-c897e6d979b9/preserve-working-directory
+      #'never'
+
+      ## Wellbeing ##
+
+      dconf write /org/gnome/desktop/screen-time-limits/daily-limit-enabled \
+        true && inc_dconf &&
+      dconf write /org/gnome/desktop/screen-time-limits/daily-limit-seconds \
+        "uint32 33333" && inc_dconf &&
+      dconf write /org/gnome/desktop/screen-time-limits/grayscale \
+        true && inc_dconf &&
+      dconf write /org/gnome/desktop/screen-time-limits/history-enabled \
+        true && inc_dconf &&
+
+      #dconf write /org/gnome/desktop/break-reminders/selected-breaks \
+      #  "['eyesight', 'movement']" && inc_dconf &&
+      #dconf write /org/gnome/desktop/break-reminders/selected-breaks \
+      #  "['movement']" && inc_dconf &&
+      dconf write /org/gnome/desktop/break-reminders/selected-breaks \
+        "@as []" && inc_dconf &&
+
+      dconf write /org/gnome/desktop/break-reminders/eyesight/duration-seconds \
+        "uint32 180" && inc_dconf &&
+      dconf write /org/gnome/desktop/break-reminders/eyesight/interval-seconds \
+        "uint32 1800" && inc_dconf &&
+
+      dconf write /org/gnome/desktop/break-reminders/eyesight/countdown \
+        false && inc_dconf &&
+      dconf write /org/gnome/desktop/break-reminders/eyesight/delay-seconds \
+        "uint32 180" && inc_dconf &&
+      dconf write /org/gnome/desktop/break-reminders/eyesight/fade-screen \
+        true && inc_dconf &&
+      dconf write /org/gnome/desktop/break-reminders/eyesight/notify \
+        false && inc_dconf &&
+      dconf write /org/gnome/desktop/break-reminders/eyesight/notify-overdue \
+        false && inc_dconf &&
+      dconf write /org/gnome/desktop/break-reminders/eyesight/notify-upcoming \
+        false && inc_dconf &&
+      dconf write /org/gnome/desktop/break-reminders/eyesight/play-sound \
+        false && inc_dconf &&
+      dconf write /org/gnome/desktop/break-reminders/eyesight/interval-seconds \
+        "uint32 1800" && inc_dconf &&
+
+      dconf write /org/gnome/desktop/break-reminders/movement/duration-seconds \
+        "uint32 180" && inc_dconf &&
+      dconf write /org/gnome/desktop/break-reminders/movement/interval-seconds \
+        "uint32 1800" && inc_dconf &&
+
+      dconf write /org/gnome/desktop/break-reminders/movement/countdown \
+        false && inc_dconf &&
+      dconf write /org/gnome/desktop/break-reminders/movement/delay-seconds \
+        "uint32 60" && inc_dconf &&
+      dconf write /org/gnome/desktop/break-reminders/movement/fade-screen \
+        false && inc_dconf &&
+      dconf write /org/gnome/desktop/break-reminders/movement/notify \
+        false && inc_dconf &&
+      dconf write /org/gnome/desktop/break-reminders/movement/notify-overdue \
+        false && inc_dconf &&
+      dconf write /org/gnome/desktop/break-reminders/movement/notify-upcoming \
+        false && inc_dconf &&
+      dconf write /org/gnome/desktop/break-reminders/movement/play-sound \
+        false && inc_dconf &&
+
+      ## Success ##
+
+      sleep 0 ||
+
+      ## Error Catch ##
+
+      echo "ERROR: DConf setting# $dconf_count failed!"
+
+      ## Cleanup ##
+
+      unset -f inc_dconf
+      unset dconf_count
+
+      fi # End Disable Cinnamon Settings
+    marker: '# {mark} MANAGED BY ANSIBLE | Cinnamon Settings'
+    state: present
+    create: yes
+    backup: yes
+  become_user: "{{ user }}"
+  loop:
+    - .bashrc
+    - .zshrc

tasks/workstation/shared/settings/gnome.yml

@@ -428,7 +428,7 @@
 
       unset -f inc_dconf
       unset dconf_count
-    marker: '# {mark} MANAGED BY ANSIBLE | NixOS GNOME Settings'
+    marker: '# {mark} MANAGED BY ANSIBLE | GNOME Settings'
     state: present
     create: yes
     backup: yes
@@ -436,3 +436,18 @@
   loop:
     - .bashrc
     - .zshrc
+
+# Remove the dconf settings which had the marker related to NixOS.
+- name: Workstation | Account Management | GNOME | Settings (NixOS)
+  blockinfile:
+    path: "{{ user_user.home }}/{{ item }}"
+    block: |
+      DELETEME
+    marker: '# {mark} MANAGED BY ANSIBLE | NixOS GNOME Settings'
+    state: present
+    create: no
+    backup: no
+  become_user: "{{ user }}"
+  loop:
+    - .bashrc
+    - .zshrc