Bodhi Linux

Wiki Category: Getting Started FAQs

All Wiki’s pertaining to new or novice Bodhi Linux users – a collection

Why Won’t GRUB detect my other OSes?

GRUB is not detecting my other existing Operating Systems on my computer, what can I do? This has to do with os-prober being disabled by default (for security reasons) within the version of GRUB that is included with Bodhi Linux 7.0. Starting with Ubuntu 22.04, the base of Bodhi Linux 7.0, the included bootloader (GRUB...

Wiki

Welcome to the Bodhi Linux Wiki Bodhi Linux 7.0.0 is the Enlightened Linux Distribution. Built on top of Ubuntu LTS (22.04) featuring the Moksha Desktop, Bodhi Linux is known for minimalism, resource efficiency, and user choice. The team behind Bodhi Linux works to make the distribution as lean as possible and believes that the end-user...

Moksha Guide

Moksha Guide This Bodhi Guide to Moksha is intended to be your resource for using the Moksha Desktop and getting the most out of it. New Bodhi Linux users may also want to check out our brief introduction, the Getting Started Guide, which is available online and locally on your system, accessible via the Main Menu. (About...

Selecting the Correct ISO Image

Bodhi Linux comes in six flavours: Standard Edition Debian Edition (Currently in Beta) HWE Edition s76 Edition AppPack Edition Legacy (32bit) Edition Standard Edition Bodhi Linux Standard Edition (BL7 DE) is based on the latest Ubuntu LTS with a minimal and lightweight base designed to allow you the user, the freedom to build your own...

Configuring a New Bodhi Installation

Configuring a New Bodhi Installation This article describes the initial tweaks you might make to a newly-installed Bodhi Linux system.  These include setting up your date/time, keyboard (if you live outside the US), selecting a theme that suits your tastes, changing the wallpaper, and managing startup applications. To make further changes, follow the links at...

Gadgets, Modules, and Shelves

Gadgets A gadget is a small application that will either: Provide information about some aspect of your system, as is the case with the CPU Frequency gadget Perform a specific action, such as launching applications as is the case of the iBar gadget Although gadgets can be placed directly on the desktop, the most useful...

Moksha Settings Panel

Guide to Moksha’s Settings Panel ***Pardon our dust while this Wiki is under construction*** This guide will focus on General Settings specific to Moksha, Bodhi Linux’s unique desktop Overview Operating systems are complicated, and Bodhi Linux is no exception. Thankfully, we strive to make using Bodhi Linux as hassle-free as possible right out of the...

Personal Application Launchers

Personal Application Launchers Application launchers are central to the Moksha window management system. They control which menu (if any) lists an application, and how that application is to be run (among other things). Application launchers are also called ‘desktop configuration files‘, and they have the extension .desktop. These files are in /usr/share/applications. Personal application launchers...

Virtual Desktops

Introduction Bodhi Linux has three Virtual Desktops, and you can have more if you wish. Tiny preview pictures of these desktops appear in the Pager gadget on your shelf, and clicking one of these will open the corresponding desktop. The desktops all look the same on the default Bodhi installation, as they all share the...

The Menu System

This article describes the Moksha menu system used by Bodhi Linux. Main Menu The Main Menu, and two of its sub-menus, are available at the click of the mouse – i.e. a click on any empty spot of the desktop: Left-click for the Main Menu (or press the <MenuKey>), or click the Start Gadget on...

Profiles

Profiles store the customizations you’ve applied to your desktop. These customizations include: The shelves you’ve set up Any key or edge bindings Your choice of GTK theme The fonts or colors you’ve applied The number of virtual desktops Your choice of wallpaper(s) Along with menu customizations such as disabling icons or turning off ‘Generic’ and...

Key Bindings and Edge Bindings

Bindings (aka shortcuts) Overview Want to quickly disable your laptop’s touchpad? Then set up a Key Binding (aka keyboard shortcut). Want to easily switch between desktops? Use an Edge Binding (aka mouse shortcut). Key Bindings specify the actions that occur when you press a key combination (i.e. they bind the action to that key combination)...

Connecting to the Internet

Connecting to the Internet Bodhi Linux makes connecting to the internet or your local network easy with the use of the Network Manager (nm-applet). The Network Manager is capable of managing many types of network connections, including Ethernet, Wi-Fi, mobile broadband, VPN and DSL. If you are not connected to a network, you will see...

System Requirements

Bodhi Linux , System Requirements:    If you already know which ISO you’ll be using then, head on over to the Bodhi Linux Installation Guide NOTE: Is your PC only just meeting the Minimal Hardware Specification? Take a look at the Minimal Spec FAQ, you will find answers to questions, comments on software alternatives (when...

Adding Software

Bodhi’s minimalist philosophy means that few applications come pre-installed on your system. Which means you are free to populate it with whatever software packages suit you best. This article describes the various ways you can do this. The AppCenter The Bodhi Linux AppCenter features a great selection of excellent software, all of which are verified to...

Wiki Search

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Changing the System Language

Changing from Default English to Make Bodhi Linux in Your Own Language. At the time of writing, there are no language-packs in the Appcenter, so you will need your terminal.  Fear not, it’s easier then you think! Step 1. Install language packs. This example uses NL (Dutch), but the method works identical for all western...

Changing Moksha Themes

Changing Moksha Themes If you are looking for new themes visit the AppCenter. Once a new theme is installed you can change themes using the guide below or for a basic guide on themes, and configuring in your Bodhi system click here. Selecting a Moksha Theme Location: Main Menu->Settings->Theme Select the theme from the System...

Changing Icon Themes

If you are looking for new Icons to install visit the AppCenter. Once installed follow the instructions below to switch between installed Icon Themes. To switch between Icon Themes, launch the Application Theme Settings tool. This can be achieved using a number of methods: Quick Launcher: Open the Quick Luanch (WinKey + <space>) and type Application...