rc.conf, rc.local, rc.shutdown, and core-services

The files /etc/rc.conf, /etc/rc.local, /etc/rc.shutdown, and the directory /etc/runit/core-services can be used to configure certain parts of your Void system. rc.conf is often configured by void-installer.

rc.conf

Sourced in runit stages 1 and 3. This file can be used to set variables, including the following:

KEYMAP

Specifies which keymap to use for the Linux console. Available keymaps are listed in /usr/share/kbd/keymaps. For example:

KEYMAP=fr

For further details, refer to loadkeys(1).

HARDWARECLOCK

Specifies whether the hardware clock is set to UTC or local time.

By default this is set to utc. However, Windows sets the hardware clock to local time, so if you are dual-booting with Windows, you need to either configure Windows to use UTC, or set this variable to localtime.

For further details, refer to hwclock(8).

FONT

Specifies which font to use for the Linux console. Available fonts are listed in /usr/share/kbd/consolefonts. For example:

FONT=eurlatgr

For further details, refer to setfont(8).

rc.local

Sourced in runit stage 2. A shell script which can be used to specify configuration to be done prior to login.

rc.shutdown

Sourced in runit stage 3. A shell script which can be used to specify tasks to be done during shutdown.

core-services

Sourced in runit stage 1. A directory containing shell scripts that are run in alphabetical order when the machine boots up, before services are started. Useful for startup oneshots.