From 2a4fc2ae23d2d06f56200951ff88f8fb00814c9e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jane Doe Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2025 21:49:25 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Edit README.md --- README.md | 21 +++++++++++---------- 1 file changed, 11 insertions(+), 10 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index f99c4bf..8c7e1e0 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -577,13 +577,18 @@ You will have to re-run the installer. - ### LUKS Encryption: [Interactive - Skippable] -Your selected 'Root x86-64' partition will be encrypted using LUKS. +If you select to encrypt your system with LUKS, then: -If a separate 'Home' partition is detected, and the filesystem chosen is 'ext4', then you will be offered the option to encrypt 'Home' too. -Should you choose 'yes' to that option, then auto-configuration will take place, so an extra LUKS password won't be needed to unlock said volume. +- [] Your selected 'Root x86-64' partition will be encrypted. -Should you choose 'no', the installer will still ask for your confirmation before formatting the 'Home' partition to 'ext4', in case you would like to keep it intact. +- [] If a separate 'Home' partition has been set to be created, it will be encrypted. + +Auto-configuration will take place, and said volume will be unlocked automatically. + +- [] If a separate 'Home' partition has been set to be re-used by the installer, it will not be encrypted and will be mounted unformatted to the system. + +- [] If a Swap partition has been selected, it will be encrypted. This stage cannot offer automatic error-resolving by automatically taking actions such as re-running previous steps of the installation precedure, like [Auto] or [Manual] mode does, as after LUKS encryption has finished, partprobing and informing the kernel about further/new changes requires a system restart. @@ -613,7 +618,7 @@ The system will be pacstrapped and your selected setup will be installed. - ### Chroot & Configure System: [Auto] -During this stage, the majority of configuration takes place. +During this stage, all configuration takes place. Detection of rotational or solid state drives has already taken place, so 'fstrim.timer' will be activated accordingly for the installation drive. @@ -621,16 +626,12 @@ Also, if a non-rotational drive is being used during installation and LUKS encry Graphics setup, encryption setup, swap/swapfile/Zram Swap activation, swap offset calculation, specific filesystem-based options, pciid database update, auto configuration of your timezone based on your computer's ip address, sudoers file configuration, systemd services activation etc., all happen here. -As mentioned earlier, all configuration takes place ONLY in the respective drop-in directories and never at the original '.conf' files, where applicable. - - +As mentioned earlier, all configuration takes place only in the respective drop-in directories and never at the original '.conf' files, where applicable. That's pretty much it. -All instructions used, stem from the Arch wiki. - Any feedback will be greatly appreciated. Enjoy!