/pentract-grub-theme

Pentract GRUB Theme

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Pentract GRUB Theme

A custom theme for the grub bootloader with automatic installation and uninstall support.

Installation

  • Clone this repository
  • Change the directory to the pentract theme folder
  • Execute the install.sh script as super user sudo ./install.sh
  • The script will prompt you to enter your name if you want to display it or else leave it blank and press enter
  • The theme will be then installed on your system
  • To uninstall use sudo ./uninstall.sh command
Note: This theme does not work with ZFS File system.You need to change to any other supported filesystem.

Bootloader Menu

Screenshot 1

Advanced Options Menu

Screenshot 2

Below is an another variant of this theme

Variant

Bonus Tips

  • To extract the tar file use tar -xvf pentract.tar.xz
  • Or else use the unzip filename command to extract the zip file.
  • To customize the font colors edit the color property in the theme.txt file
  • In case of permission denied right click and change the property of install.sh file to enable and run as program option.
  • Then re-run the install.sh script
  • Press C in the grub bootloader screen and type vbeinfo to know the supported resolutions of the system.

Modify grub bootloader screen resolution

  • First type sudo nano /etc/default/grub in the terminal
  • Find the line #GRUB_GFXMODE=640x480 which is the default resolution
  • Then remove the # and change the 640x480 with your preferred mode
  • Example GRUB_GFXMODE=1280x800
  • Save it by pressing Ctrl+o and exit Ctrl+x
  • Then type sudo update-grub

You can also download this theme from Pentract

Made with 💝 by saran