🐧 LINUS: Linux Installation and Navigation of User Software

This script automates the installation and configuration of a fresh Linux system with essential software and custom dotfiles. It handles everything from uninstalling unnecessary packages to setting up Git and installing your preferred applications. It makes setting up a Linux system much quicker and easier!

🔩 Requirements

• Ubuntu-based Linux distributions (e.g., Ubuntu, Linux Mint, Pop!_OS)
• Root (sudo) privileges for installing software and modifying system files. Make sure not to run LINUS itself in sudo, as this will break some installations.
• Git installed (to clone the repository with LINUS).
• Python 3 installed (for the SaveDesktop configuration setup).

🪛 Setup

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/merijnvervoorn/LINUS
   cd LINUS

2. Make the script executable:

   chmod +x linus.sh

3. Run the script:

   ./linus.sh

4. Follow the prompts in the terminal to choose which steps you would like to perform (installing essentials, extra software, setting up Git, Tailscale, etc.).

🔩 How It Works

The script will guide you through several steps of the setup process:

• Uninstall unnecessary applications: The script will prompt you to remove unnecessary default apps like Thunderbird, Totem, Shotwell, and more.
• Install essential and extra applications: The script installs a list of applications based on your needs (e.g., browsers, media players, office tools, etc.).
• Updates: The script will keep your system up to date by running regular updates for your installed packages.
• Cleanup: After the installation, the system is cleaned up and removes unnecessary files and packages.
• Set up Tailscale: The script will set up Tailscale and let you connect to your private network.
• Configure Git: The script will set your global Git username, email, and credential helper.
• Set up dotfiles: Your personal dotfiles are cloned from the GitHub repository, and symlinks are created to make them effective on your system.

🔨 Customization

You can modify the script to suit your preferences:

• Change installed packages: Add or remove packages in the install_essentials or install_extras functions.
• Add custom dotfiles: Update the URL in the dotfiles function to point to your own repository if you'd like to use a different set of dotfiles.
• Modify the Git configuration: You can change the Git username and email settings in the git_global function.

🔗 Updating the Script

To keep the script updated:

• Navigate to the directory containing the repository.
• Run:

  git pull origin main

🔬 Troubleshooting

• Missing dependencies: If you run into issues with missing dependencies (e.g., apt or snap packages), ensure you have a stable internet connection and that your system is up to date.
• Permission issues: Ensure you have root privileges when running the script, as it requires sudo for package installation and system modifications.

📜 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see LICENSE for more details

🔍 Acknowledgments

This script uses various tools such as apt, snap, and curl to install and configure applications. Thanks to all contributors to the open-source software used in this setup.