Hey everyone! I'm new to this forum and need some guidance. I've been using Linux casually for a while now and bounced around several distributions before I settled on Linux Mint (LMDE), especially since I'm not a fan of Windows 11. I stumbled upon the subreddit r/unixporn, and now I really want to give my setup a complete makeover. The issue is, I have no idea where to begin with this ricing thing. Could anyone share some tutorials or resources to help me kickstart this customization journey? Thanks in advance!
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You should definitely check out some themes and icons to start with. Here are a couple of links:
- Themes: [Cinnamon Themes](https://www.cinnamon-look.org/browse?cat=133&ord=rating)
- Icons: [Cinnamon Icons](https://www.cinnamon-look.org/browse?cat=132&ord=rating)
You’ll place custom themes in `~/.themes` and icons in `~/.icons`. If you find a theme you like but think it needs some tweaking, you can edit the CSS files directly. Also, consider changing your Cinnamon panel layout; you can try moving it to the top or left side. And don't forget to check out Plank if you want a dock!
If you go to the r/unixporn subreddit and look at the right side of your screen, there's a link to a wiki. From there, you can find a FAQ page, Discord link, and plenty of user guides. Sometimes the resources you need are right in front of you, so definitely check that out!
Thanks! I often overlook the simplest things when searching for help.
I recommend using a non-production computer or a VM for your ricing experiments, especially if you want to dive deep into customization. LMDE is pretty stable, and it might be better to keep it that way. Ricing is all about making it personal, and there are loads of resources out there:
- [Beginners guide to Ricing! (Linux Customization)](https://www.reddit.com/r/linuxquestions/comments/kflzb3/a_noobs_guide_to_linux_ricing/)
- [A noob’s guide to Linux Ricing...](https://www.reddit.com/r/linuxquestions/comments/kflzb3/a_noobs_guide_to_linux_ricing/)
- [Where/How to start Ricing?](https://www.reddit.com/r/unixporn/comments/zgmpj9/wherehow_to_start_ricing/)
- [Learning to rice (and Linux)](https://www.reddit.com/r/unixporn/comments/6bumv5/learning_to_rice_and_linux/)
I'd suggest starting with the "Beginners guide to Ricing!" It provides a great introduction and keeps the context clear. Good luck!
You’re a lifesaver! Thank you so much!
There's a [resources page](http://www.reddit.com/r/linux4noobs/wiki/faq) in our wiki that you might find super helpful!
You can also try [this search](https://www.reddit.com/r/linux4noobs/search?q=flair%3A'learning%2Fresearch'&sort=new&restrict_sr=on) for more info about customization.
And a quick tip: always take regular backups, play around in a VM, and make sure you understand every command before hitting Enter!
Thanks for the info! I’ll check those out as soon as I get home.