DedSec GRUB Theme: Customize your GRUB Linux Hacker style
Given the, one of many of the most valued technical characteristics of the GNU/Linux operating systems is the ability to be customized to taste of each person, group, community or organization, independent, public or private, over the years here in DesdeLinux We have created countless tutorials and guides on how to carry out this task, using various applications or system configurations.
Customizing GNU/Linux, showing it off, sharing it and even competing with others through the social networks of each Linuxero, is even a tradition. Above all, when it comes to the Desktop (Wallpaper), as the traditional celebration of Desktop Fridays is known (#DesktopFriday, #DesktopGNULinux and #ViernOS). However, the customization can cover the graphic theme, the icons, the terminal and the initial information when starting it, and of course, customize GRUB. And precisely this publication today will be dedicated to the customization of this last element through an interesting program called "DedSec GRUB Theme".
Customize GNU / Linux with Grub Customizer
But, before starting this present post on the scope of GNU/Linux customization using "DedSec GRUB Theme", we recommend that you explore the previous related post:
DedSec GRUB Theme: A collection of GRUB themes
What is DedSec GRUB Theme?
Being a very small software utility and having a very specific use, there is not much that can be said about it. However, according to his Official website, it is briefly described as follows:
DedSec GRUB Theme is a collection of GRUB themes created taking inspiration from the fictional hacker group DedSec from Ubisoft's Watch Dogs video game.
However, it is worth noting that, after installation and with a little effort, many of its elements and design (theme text colors, progress bar colors, progress bar text, among many others) can be changed (customized) without major difficulties through its main file called theme.txt. And our recommendation is to rely on another great piece of software called Grub Customizer.
How is the software installed?
For its installation and test, as usual, we will do it on the well-known Respin Miracles based on MX-21/Debian-11 using the simple, fast and effective command command:
git clone --depth 1 https://gitlab.com/VandalByte/dedsec-grub-theme.git && cd dedsec-grub-theme && sudo python3 dedsec-theme.py --installAs can be seen in the following images:
Execution of the installation command
Configuration of the installation process
Result of the installation on the Respin MilagrOS
Customizing DedSec GRUB Theme using GRB Customizer
Finally, it is worth mentioning that, for more information on DedSec GRUB Theme In addition to its official website at GitLab, there are also their official sections on the platforms GitHub y pling. From where, in addition, you can download other great own backgrounds for implementation on the same topic.
Summary
In summary, "DedSec GRUB Theme" is one of many software available on GNU/Linux to achieve easily and quickly customize GRUB from almost any GNU/Linux Distribution. In addition, its greatest attraction is, without a doubt, the hacking touch that it gives to it, being created and inspired by the fictional hacker group DedSec from Ubisoft's Watch Dogs video game. So, if you are looking for something similar for your personal computer, we invite you to try it and even modify it to your liking, so that you can later tell us about your experience via comments.
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