Configuration

Post-Install Recommendations

Useful software and services to set up after installing Genesi OS.

Install common software

# Development
sudo pacman -S code docker git

# Media
sudo pacman -S vlc gimp inkscape

# Office & gaming
sudo pacman -S libreoffice steam lutris

Enable services

# Docker
sudo systemctl enable --now docker
sudo usermod -aG docker $USER

# Bluetooth
sudo systemctl enable --now bluetooth

Tweak the desktop

System Settings → Appearance — the GenesiOS color scheme and glass theme.
System Settings → Power Management — tune for laptop or desktop.
Right-click the desktop → Configure Desktop and Wallpaper to change the background.

Local AI

# Ollama
curl -fsSL https://ollama.ai/install.sh | sh
ollama pull llama3.2

Running a model automatically triggers AI Mode.

Updates

How Genesi OS receives updates and how to apply them.

Secure Boot

Secure Boot support status on Genesi OS.

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Install common software Enable services Tweak the desktop Local AI