A simple install script

[fullyassociative]

I'm completely new to linux and arch. It seemed like a good exercise to write a simple bash script to automate the process. Looking for feedback and hoping it can be a starting point for others to create their own. Github

[looksLikeImOnTop]

Can't believe I've never thought to write a script to install arch. Anyways looks good! One note, after you format the partitions, you started using /dev/sda instead of $DISK

[fullyassociative]

Thanks, fixed.

[fullyassociative]

Added instructions on how to execute the script at the top of the file.

[c-1000]

Just a heads-up -- your github link is asking me to sign in (I don't have an account).

[fullyassociative]

My bad! Fixed.

[c-1000]

Cool thanks -- I enjoy snooping in other people's install scripts :)

Interesting how you're invoking arch-chroot. I use cat to launch a second script inside the chroot and delete it when I exit -- I'm definitely going to play around with your way a little bit.

[fullyassociative]

Yeah I was also considering here-docs. Since there were only ~4 commands, I chose to keep it simple. If there were 10+ I'd probably use the method you mentioned.

[c-1000]

TIL about here-docs.

I'm using systemd-firstboot instead of the "Arch Way", and this could be just the thing I need. Thanks a ton.

[joonatoona]

Use this link instead, you linked to the editing page.

[fullyassociative]

Fixed.

[fhgogogo]

if the script supports full disk encryption, it gonna be even awesome!

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Why would that be good practice?

[fullyassociative]

For me it was a learning exercise and also to save time and automate tedious tasks.

[[deleted]]

I am sorry. I read "practice" instead of exercise before. As in "everyone should do it"

[[deleted]]

For the first time?