Linux

48655 readers

1171 users here now

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

Distributions include the Linux kernel and supporting system software and libraries, many of which are provided by the GNU Project. Many Linux distributions use the word "Linux" in their name, but the Free Software Foundation uses the name GNU/Linux to emphasize the importance of GNU software, causing some controversy.

Rules

Posts must be relevant to operating systems running the Linux kernel. GNU/Linux or otherwise.
No misinformation
No NSFW content
No hate speech, bigotry, etc

Related Communities

Community icon by Alpár-Etele Méder, licensed under CC BY 3.0

founded 5 years ago

MODERATORS

[email protected]

Automated installation of multiple applications after a fresh OS install? (Fedora) (lemmy.ml)

submitted 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

41 comments fedilink hide all child comments

Hi all,

I am about to do a bit of a distro hop, and I am looking at Fedora and its spins, after years on Debian / POP.

I am not looking forward to setting it all up again, it's a drag.

I wonder, is there a tool that lets me script installs?

I'll want to check if application exists, and if so, update, otherwise, install. That kind of thing.

Things like:

Telegram
Joplin
Docker
Firefox
Ungoogle Chromium
Sublime Text
VSCodium
Keepass
Thunderbird
DBeaver
Gimp
Inkscape
KDENLive
Syncthing
Steam
VLC
Localsend
Flameshot
Element
Cherrytree
Calibre
Anydesk

I show the list, only to give an idea of what might be involved.

I'm new to Fedora, so not sure how it differs beyond the package manager. But, thought I'd ask.

Does such a tool exist, and is it worth my time? I can practice on a VM before trying on the final install/s.

Thank you

you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I do use docker, and compose a lot. But can it be used for desktop apps? Telegram, gimp, Thunderbird, etc?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

It should be possible. Although probably very complicated. Have a look at https://distrobox.it/. It allows you to tightly integrate containers into your desktop, including accelerated graphics, some devices, your homedir, etc. It can even automatically install desktop shortcuts. (You can disable the integrations of course) Even tho it uses Podman instead of docker, AFAIK it should be 1:1 compatible with docker for your usecase.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Have a look at https://distrobox.it/. It allows you to tightly integrate containers into your desktop, including accelerated graphics, some devices, your homedir, etc. It can even automatically install desktop shortcuts. (You can disable the integrations of course)

Furthermore, distrobox allows you to define the list of packages to be installed, see:

https://github.com/89luca89/distrobox/blob/main/docs/usage/distrobox-assemble.md

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

That is very cool. Thanks for sharing. If you need some additional repos (like OP), you can probably add them through some commands in the "pre_init_hooks" option.