add Void Linux installation instructions#28
add Void Linux installation instructions#28edenir-anschau wants to merge 1 commit intolinrunner:mainfrom
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Thanks for your contribution. See my comments.
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| Install them with the command: | ||
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| *Version 1.9 and newer* :: |
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If I understand the official documentation correctly, Void has a rolling release scheme. This means that there are no longer any TLP packages < 1.9, and the whole case distinction for 1.9 can be dropped, which would make the instructions more straightforward.
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| sudo xbps-install tlp tlp-pd tlp-rdw | ||
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| If you have installed tpl-rwd, you also need to install NetWorkManager :: |
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I'd prefer to phrase the deduction differently: “If you want to use the functionality of tlp-rdw, you need NetworkManager. You can install it with ...”. "Please read the Void instructions (link below) before installing"_
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| sudo ln -s /etc/sv/tlp /var/service | ||
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| *For version 1.9 and newer* with tlp-pd, additionally: :: |
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Case distinction unnecessary, see my comment above.
| sudo xbps-install NetworkManager | ||
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| Enabling the Services | ||
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void.rst:24: WARNING: Title underline too short.
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| then install the approriate package with the command :: | ||
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| sudo xbps-install tp_smapi-dkmsk |
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Is the package name "tp_smapi-dkmsk" really correct or a typo?
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| .. note:: | ||
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| * You must disable Secure Boot to use the ThinkPad specific packages |
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This is about tp_smapi-dkms, right?
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While installing TLP on my laptop running Void Linux,I realized this was a good opportunity to contribute to the documentation.