davedittrich.utils.branding

Version: 0.7.0-rc.109

This role ensures a custom boot splash and desktop background image are set up.

Installs LXDE and configures as default desktop environment using lxsession (ala Kali Linux).
Disables boot splash in /boot/config.txt file.
Creates splashscreen.service to display custom splash screen.
Disables boot logo in /boot/cmdline.txt file.
Customizes LXDE/lxsession X11 settings, etc.
Disables clipit history saving (for new LXDE installations).

Requirements

There are no pre-requisites.

There are no role variables. If you do not wish this role to be applied, don't include it.

There are no dependencies.

This role is applied as follows:

- hosts: all
  roles:
     - { role: davedittrich.utils.branding }

Specify boot splash file path using a variable for more user control. (Currently, file must exist in /root/custom-splash.jpg.)
Specify the wallpaper image using a variable for more user control. (Currently, uses the same file in /root/custom-splash.jpg.)
Create multiple resolution versions of the wallpaper file from the one specified (using ImageMagick) to minimize distortion effects due to differing screen resolutions and aspect ratios.

Apache 2.0