OS Switcher

OS Switcher is a script that helps you streamline the process of switching operating systems. Follow the steps below to install and use it effectively.

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□ Dependencies

Make sure the following dependencies are installed before using OS Switcher:

• Python 3
• Tkinter – for the GUI
• GRUB – required for reboot configuration
• Polkit – for privilege elevation
• A Polkit authentication agent – for GUI password prompts (e.g., polkit-gnome, lxqt-policykit)

□Install on Arch-based systems (Arch, Manjaro):

sudo pacman -S python tk grub polkit polkit-gnome

Then, to autostart the authentication agent (if you're using a window manager like i3 or Awesome):

/usr/lib/polkit-gnome/polkit-gnome-authentication-agent-1 &

□ Install on Debian-based systems (Ubuntu, Mint, etc.):

sudo apt install python3 python3-tk grub-common policykit-1 policykit-1-gnome

Then ensure the agent starts in your session (usually auto-started in desktop environments).

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⚙️ Automatic Installation

1. Clone the repo:

   git clone https://github.com/EasyCanadianGamer/os-switcher.git
   cd os-switcher

2. Run the installation script:

     sudo bash install.sh
   

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□ Manual Installation

1. Clone the repo:

   git clone https://github.com/EasyCanadianGamer/os-switcher.git
   cd os-switcher

2. Install Python dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

3. Make the script executable:

   sudo chmod +x os-switcher.py

4. Run the script:

   python os-switcher.py

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❌ Uninstalling

To remove OS Switcher and its configurations:

sudo bash uninstall.sh