# Adwaita Lite - Cinnamon Configs

## Overview

Adwaita Lite is an optimized Cinnamon desktop configuration designed for older or low-end hardware with less than 2GB RAM.

## What's Included

### System Optimizations
- Disables unnecessary systemd services (bluetooth, cups, avahi, snap, etc.)
- Reduces memory footprint at boot
- Disables visual effects and animations

### Cinnamon Settings Daemon
Only essential CSD plugins remain enabled:
- Keyboard (essential)
- Media keys (volume, brightness)
- XSettings (theme/fonts)

### Lightweight Alternatives
The package configures lighter defaults for common tasks:
- Browser: Pale Moon or Firefox
- Terminal: st (suckless)
- File Manager: Thunar
- Text Editor: Mousepad
- PDF Viewer: Qpdfview
- Video Player: MPV

### GUI Tools

#### First-Run Wizard
Automatically launches on first login. Explains changes and offers easy options to re-enable features.

#### Settings App
Access via Menu → Adwaita Lite Settings
- Toggle features (printing, bluetooth, scanner, etc.)
- Performance settings (animations, effects, desktop icons)
- Quick-install lighter apps

## Manual Usage

### Enable a Disabled Service

```bash
# Example: Enable printing
sudo pacman -S cups
sudo systemctl enable --now cups
```

### Re-enable a CSD Plugin

```bash
# Example: Enable printer support
sudo rm /etc/xdg/autostart/cinnamon-settings-daemon-printer.desktop.disabled
# Or edit the Hidden=true line in the .desktop file
```

### Performance Tuning

```bash
# Disable animations
gsettings set org.cinnamon enable-animations false

# Disable visual effects  
gsettings set org.cinnamon.desktop-effects enabled false

# Disable desktop icons
gsettings set org.nemo.desktop show-desktop-icons false
```

## Requirements

- Cinnamon Desktop Environment
- Arch Linux or derivative
- For theme support: acreetionos-themes package

## Troubleshooting

### Computer feels slow?
1. Open "Adwaita Lite Settings"
2. Go to Performance tab
3. Enable more optimizations

### Need a disabled feature?
1. Open Menu → Software
2. Search for the feature (e.g., "cups" for printing)
3. Install it

### Want full Cinnamon experience?
This package is designed for minimal resource usage. For full features, uninstall:
```bash
sudo pacman -R cinnamon-configs-lite
```

## Credits

- Developed by the Adwaita Team
- Maintainer: Natalie Spiva <natalie@acreetionos.org>
- Website: https://acreetionos.org
