So after my struggles getting this setup going I'm really enjoying this setup.
Thought I'd post here as there is quite a bit of intersectionality between the emacs, Arch, Steamdeck, Nix and Mechboards communities.
Spec as follows:
- Steamdeck (LCD);
- SteamOS 3.5 Preview (Arch based and compatible with Nix packages);
- Emacs 29 (via Nix package);
- DooM config + some tweaks of my own; and
- Corne Light v2 with random DSA caps.
Ambitions for this setup are:
- Better emacs-fu (thanks to everyone here with their help so far);
- RGB underglow on the keyboard for 90s vibes;
- Printed keycaps in jazzy colours;
- Better keymap (maybe Miryoku or something with homerow mods)
I'm proud of you for:
I'm never really sure how many other people participate in all these interests. I am a Linux hacker of 25 years and mechanical keyboard enthusiast of at least 20 years (currently type on a 5x7 Dactyl-Manuform that mimics an ErgoDox, but just acquired a Svalboard), and I work deeply Emacs every day. Historically I loved installing Linux or NetBSD on all things, whether a Palm Pilot or first-gen Xbox; these days, it runs on my "phone" (mobile computer), my TV, my Wi-Fi access points, etc.
Lol, I started with ipodlinux. That Svalboard looks great.
Kudos for working deeply in emacs every day - I've been an occasional user (weekly / monthly) for 2+ years. I feel like I google /
M-xmore than I actually work. Many a time I've felt like quitting.WSLg will hopefully change that, at least in the office.
About the comments, I think people have been OK on the whole - I was expecting far more actual hate