# Getting Started **URL:** https://forum.maboxlinux.org/c/getting-started/5.md [Latest](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/categories.md) --- ## [New Mabox Manual online!](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/t/new-mabox-manual-online/600)
**Author:** [@napcok](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/u/napcok)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2021, 3:14pm UTC](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/t/new-mabox-manual-online/600 "2021-08-30T15:14:12Z")
A new, better and more complete User Guide for Mabox Linux is online. Link: Mabox Linux Manual Still not finished but already more content than on website User Guide. I think it is worth to look even if you a seasoned… --- ## [Mabox User Guide](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/t/mabox-user-guide/391)
**Author:** [@napcok](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/u/napcok)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2023, 11:26pm UTC](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/t/mabox-user-guide/391 "2023-07-22T23:26:25Z")
If you have just installed Mabox, the best place to get to know the system is the Mabox Linux User Guide. It is still work in progress, but I will try to add any important informations there. --- ## [About the Getting Started category](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/t/about-the-getting-started-category/12)
**Author:** [@napcok](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/u/napcok)\ **Replies:** 0
Tips to getting things set up after a fresh install. --- ## [You missed the point of the AUR and that is okay](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/t/you-missed-the-point-of-the-aur-and-that-is-okay/2570)
**Author:** [@napcok](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/u/napcok)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 11:50am UTC](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/t/you-missed-the-point-of-the-aur-and-that-is-okay/2570 "2026-08-05T11:50:40Z")
Worth a read — especially for users spooked by that overly hyped AUR drama. --- ## [AreaClick - screen edge/corner command launcher](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/t/areaclick-screen-edge-corner-command-launcher/2474)
**Author:** [@napcok](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/u/napcok)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2026, 5:29am UTC](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/t/areaclick-screen-edge-corner-command-launcher/2474 "2026-05-03T05:29:35Z")
Originally published at: AreaClick - screen edge/corner command launcher Areaclick allows you to run commands by clicking on the edge or corner of the screen. There are 8 areas available: 4 corners and 4 edges of … --- ## [Simple Screenshot / Desktop Recorder tool](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/t/simple-screenshot-desktop-recorder-tool/2498)
**Author:** [@napcok](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/u/napcok)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2026, 1:58pm UTC](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/t/simple-screenshot-desktop-recorder-tool/2498 "2026-04-03T13:58:49Z")
Originally published at: Simple Screenshot / Desktop Recorder tool - Mabox Linux notes Mabox provides a simple built-in screenshot and desktop recording tool. Built as a dynamic menu, it is a graphical overlay for… --- ## [A 5 minutes Intro to Mabox Desktop](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/t/a-5-minutes-intro-to-mabox-desktop/2473)
**Author:** [@napcok](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/u/napcok)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2026, 12:22pm UTC](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/t/a-5-minutes-intro-to-mabox-desktop/2473 "2026-03-04T12:22:01Z")
Originally published at: A 5 minutes Intro to Mabox Desktop - Mabox Linux notes The Mabox desktop offers several features not found in other environments. Therefore, I strongly encourage you to read this brief introdu… --- ## [Main menu - colors](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/t/main-menu-colors/2469)
**Author:** [@juancuyo](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/u/juancuyo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2026, 6:11pm UTC](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/t/main-menu-colors/2469 "2026-02-25T18:11:26Z")
Good morning, I can"t find how to change the colors in the context menu that appears when you click on the right mouse button --- ## [Quick Intro to Mabox Desktop](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/t/quick-intro-to-mabox-desktop/2409)
**Author:** [@napcok](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/u/napcok)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2025, 1:52pm UTC](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/t/quick-intro-to-mabox-desktop/2409 "2025-12-21T13:52:45Z")
I think it’s worth a look even if you’re an Openbox/Mabox veteran. In future releases, something like this will replace the current Welcome Screen. It might also be worth recording it in video format… if I find the t… --- ## [The Complete Bash Scripting Course - Full Length Guide to learning the Bash Shell](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/t/the-complete-bash-scripting-course-full-length-guide-to-learning-the-bash-shell/2406)
**Author:** [@napcok](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/u/napcok)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2025, 7:55pm UTC](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/t/the-complete-bash-scripting-course-full-length-guide-to-learning-the-bash-shell/2406 "2025-12-18T19:55:46Z")
I haven’t watched the whole ( \> 7 hours ) thing and probably never will… but after about 30 minutes I can say it’s a good one. If someone likes learning from video tutorials, I recommend it. --- ## [New user](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/t/new-user/2296)
**Author:** [@logicinmotion](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/u/logicinmotion)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2025, 2:09am UTC](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/t/new-user/2296 "2025-09-15T02:09:05Z")
Good evening. Hello from Florida! I am a new Mabox user who has a penchant for older hardware, specifically laptops. I prefer older hardware because of rugged construction and durability over time. One of my favourite l… --- ## [Keyring for Mabox?](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/t/keyring-for-mabox/2333)
**Author:** [@lobaluna](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/u/lobaluna)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2025, 12:45am UTC](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/t/keyring-for-mabox/2333 "2025-09-01T00:45:04Z")
Hi, everybody! I started to use nextcloud client app, which according to subreddit people on Nextcloud, the password/token is stored in a keyring application. Since Mabox has no such default app, which is the recommende… --- ## [Can't find wifi applet](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/t/cant-find-wifi-applet/2307)
**Author:** [@slim](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/u/slim)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2025, 3:53pm UTC](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/t/cant-find-wifi-applet/2307 "2025-07-26T15:53:00Z")
Installed latest version on an XPS 13" with 1800\*3200 resolution. Found the font enlargement function in sidemenu - great help from a great distro-package. But can’t find the wifi-applet and no help in userguide or manu… --- ## [Screen lock/screensaver](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/t/screen-lock-screensaver/893)
**Author:** [@matlewis](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/u/matlewis)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2025, 11:19pm UTC](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/t/screen-lock-screensaver/893 "2025-04-11T23:19:28Z")
Just finished installing last night. Love it! Most other arch-based distros I’ve tried do not have the config gui I would like for my aesthetics preferences or they add waaaaay too much software. This one has found the… --- ## [ISO problems (on specific hardware)](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/t/iso-problems-on-specific-hardware/2217)
**Author:** [@Claudio](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/u/Claudio)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2025, 2:56pm UTC](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/t/iso-problems-on-specific-hardware/2217 "2025-04-11T14:56:56Z")
Hi, I don’t know if this is the place for this topic, I think it is as it is related to installation problems. I downloaded 3 different isos from Mabox to test the one that worked best on my PC and to keep it as a rescu… --- ## [Tumbler (fyi)](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/t/tumbler-fyi/2195)
**Author:** [@klein](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/u/klein)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2025, 12:04am UTC](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/t/tumbler-fyi/2195 "2025-03-20T00:04:24Z")
good morning all i have mabox installed on a dell opti. 980, and i was transferring files and folders from a Samsung cell phone. i didn’t have a problem transferring the files. it wasn’t creating thumbnails for the fil… --- ## [\[SOLVED\] Mabox qemu composer help](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/t/solved-mabox-qemu-composer-help/2191)
**Author:** [@klein](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/u/klein)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2025, 1:58am UTC](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/t/solved-mabox-qemu-composer-help/2191 "2025-03-18T01:58:48Z")
good day all i have qemu installed on arco with the below installed in qemu: mabox-linux-25.02-Istredd-250205-linux61.iso i can’t seem to shut down the composer across reboots the composer does not play well with qemu… --- ## [\[SOLVED\] Linux66.iso vs linux61.iso](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/t/solved-linux66-iso-vs-linux61-iso/2183)
**Author:** [@klein](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/u/klein)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2025, 12:58pm UTC](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/t/solved-linux66-iso-vs-linux61-iso/2183 "2025-03-07T12:58:36Z")
good day all i’m wondering what the difference between these two iso’s ? linux66.iso vs linux61.iso all i can find is this: linux515 – with the latest LTS kernel linux54 – a slightly older LTS kernel that may bette… --- ## [Enable fstrim service for SSD/NVMe drives](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/t/enable-fstrim-service-for-ssd-nvme-drives/1638)
**Author:** [@napcok](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/u/napcok)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2024, 1:33pm UTC](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/t/enable-fstrim-service-for-ssd-nvme-drives/1638 "2024-10-07T13:33:21Z")
If you use SSD (solid-state drives) or NVMe, fstrim service is useful for you. fstrim is used on a mounted file system to discard (trim) blocks that are not in use by the file system. systemctl enable fstrim.timer syste… --- ## [Mabox doesn't boot when external hdds are connected to the pc?](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/t/mabox-doesnt-boot-when-external-hdds-are-connected-to-the-pc/1723)
**Author:** [@Finrod](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/u/Finrod)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2024, 12:35am UTC](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/t/mabox-doesnt-boot-when-external-hdds-are-connected-to-the-pc/1723 "2024-10-03T00:35:07Z")
hi to everybody :slightly\_smiling\_face: I have 2 external usb hdds plugged to my Acer/Mabox desktop. Since today I can’t boot anymore… the pc gets stuck at the point with the Acer logo in the screen centre and the “Pres… --- ## [Can I disable Ctrl+Alt+Mousewheel?](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/t/can-i-disable-ctrl-alt-mousewheel/1772)
**Author:** [@marcus76](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/u/marcus76)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2024, 12:21am UTC](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/t/can-i-disable-ctrl-alt-mousewheel/1772 "2024-10-03T00:21:22Z")
Hi guys, Iḿ Marcus and I am new to Linux. Tried a few distros and Mabox is the one :slight\_smile: ! I was able to set up everything I need. Only one last problem I can´t solve: I use Bitwig Studio for music production an… --- ## [How to partition during first install?](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/t/how-to-partition-during-first-install/1713)
**Author:** [@Finrod](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/u/Finrod)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2024, 8:55am UTC](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/t/how-to-partition-during-first-install/1713 "2024-07-23T08:55:28Z")
hi to all, trying to install Mabox (arriving from Manjaro Openbox on the previous pc) on a brand new Acer desktop where I want/have to keep also Windows. I’d like to use at least half the ssd for Mabox and what’s left f… --- ## [How to create more virtual desktops](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/t/how-to-create-more-virtual-desktops/1572)
**Author:** [@hput3](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/u/hput3)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2024, 4:16pm UTC](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/t/how-to-create-more-virtual-desktops/1572 "2024-05-09T16:16:12Z")
I see no way to create more than the 2 existing virtual desktops. How is that done --- ## [Manjaro to Mabox Revisited](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/t/manjaro-to-mabox-revisited/1441)
**Author:** [@WutzInTheBox](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/u/WutzInTheBox)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2023, 3:26am UTC](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/t/manjaro-to-mabox-revisited/1441 "2023-07-23T03:26:17Z")
Hello, I’ve read the information on an earlier Manjaro to Mabox post, but that one also suggests the best method of moving to Mabox is a fresh install. So my question is, can I do a fresh install of Mabox but keep my Ma… --- ## [How to pronounce Mabox](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/t/how-to-pronounce-mabox/1081)
**Author:** [@Mabruce](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/u/Mabruce)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2023, 4:44pm UTC](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/t/how-to-pronounce-mabox/1081 "2023-07-07T16:44:20Z")
Is it Maybox, Mahbox, Muh-box or Mæ-box? I think it’s Mæ as in Man. --- ## [Everything you need to know about Bash-shell programming](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/t/everything-you-need-to-know-about-bash-shell-programming/1371)
**Author:** [@napcok](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/u/napcok)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2023, 7:18am UTC](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/t/everything-you-need-to-know-about-bash-shell-programming/1371 "2023-06-05T07:18:46Z")
Good article for those interested in Bash scripting Bash Scripting: Everything you need to know about Bash-shell programming | by Uday Hiwarale | System Failure | Medium --- ## [Using terminal for playing youtube music and videos](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/t/using-terminal-for-playing-youtube-music-and-videos/852)
**Author:** [@ben\_chile](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/u/ben_chile)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2023, 5:37pm UTC](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/t/using-terminal-for-playing-youtube-music-and-videos/852 "2023-05-02T17:37:58Z")
Sorry for my slow bandwidth speed (3G mobile) firstly. I hope this short clip helps Mabox Herbolth 22.02 users to run youtube music & videos from a cli (command line) terminal, for it has been installed by default for … --- ## [New Member Here](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/t/new-member-here/1320)
**Author:** [@shortarcflyer](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/u/shortarcflyer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2023, 11:00pm UTC](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/t/new-member-here/1320 "2023-04-19T23:00:35Z")
Hello everyone, new member here from Louisiana/USA. New member to forum but I have been using Mabox for several months and have it installed on 3 of my laptops and am loving it! Glad to be here and thanks for letting m… --- ## [Linux Command Line Productivity Tips/Reminders](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/t/linux-command-line-productivity-tips-reminders/1298)
**Author:** [@napcok](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/u/napcok)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2023, 1:32pm UTC](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/t/linux-command-line-productivity-tips-reminders/1298 "2023-03-27T13:32:09Z")
Worth reading - very valuable article. --- ## [Changing harddisk in multiboot system](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/t/changing-harddisk-in-multiboot-system/1262)
**Author:** [@New2Mabox](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/u/New2Mabox)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2023, 11:09am UTC](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/t/changing-harddisk-in-multiboot-system/1262 "2023-02-16T11:09:00Z")
Its more ‘getting restarted’. I want to change the harddisk to a smaller one. I have a tripple boot system with Win10, WinXP and Mabox, which makes it complicated. In MBR I have bootus bootloader, which on the working d… [Next page](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/c/getting-started/5.md?page=1)