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Post installation script for Mint

A post-installation script that installs certain applications, adds some files such as wallpapers, and updates the system in a single click for Mint (all desktop versions).

Installed Applications

Applications

  • aspell-fr
  • amd-ucode-firmware
  • gnome-tweaks
  • file-roller
  • dconf-editor
  • gnome-boxes
  • ShellCheck
  • htop
  • neofetch
  • screenfetch
  • fastfetch
  • inxi
  • nfs-utils
  • sl
  • nyancat
  • ecryptfs-utils
  • cool-retro-term
  • gparted
  • numlockx
  • git

Flatpak (Flathub repository)

  • VLC
  • SongRec
  • SoundConverter
  • Warehouse
  • Flatseal

Other

It updates flatpaks, applications, and the system. You can run the script as many times as needed.

This script also offers the possibility to configure Cinnamon. For more information, see the Customization Script.

Running the Script

PLEASE ENSURE A STABLE AND FAST CONNECTION (min. 2 MB/s)

THE SCRIPT CAN BE RUN MULTIPLE TIMES

To run the program:

  • Double-click the file launch-the-configuration-of-Mint.sh

  • Click Launch in Terminal on the far right

You can enable the Enable Num Lock option in the login screen settings to lock the numeric keypad on the lock screen.

If you only want to run the CINNAMON customization script, go to the config-lm folder and execute the cinnamon-customization.sh file.

Customization Script

CINNAMON customization will:

  • Optionally add wallpapers and/or dynamic wallpapers
  • Increase volume limit
  • Change the date and time format:
  • Show the date
  • Show seconds

After configuration, aliases will be available. An alias is a shortcut string that runs a long command to save time. Here are the available ones:

Run Executes Example
maj sudo apt upgrade -y maj -> system update
install sudo apt install -y install app -> installs the app app
remove sudo apt remove -y remove app -> removes the app app
fmaj flatpak update -y fmaj -> flatpak update
fsearch flatpak search fsearch keyword -> search for flatpaks matching keyword
finstall flatpak install flathub -y finstall ID -> install flatpak with ID from flathub
fremove flatpak remove -y fremove ID -> remove the flatpak with ID

Mint Customization

To display the wallpapers folder in the wallpaper settings window:

  • Right-click on the desktop > change desktop background

  • Click the "+" at the bottom left

  • Go to Pictures

  • Select wallpapers

  • Click Open in the bottom right

If you'd like to further customize Mint, check this playlist.

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