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Post installation script for ZorinOS

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

Installed 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
  • git

Flatpak (Flathub repository)

  • VLC
  • SongRec
  • SoundConverter
  • ExtensionManager
  • Warehouse
  • Flatseal

Other

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

This script also offers the possibility to configure GNOME. 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:

  • Right-click on the file launch-the-configuration-of-ZorinOS.sh

  • Click Run as a program

If you only want to run the GNOME customization script, go to the config-zorin folder and execute the gnome-customization.sh file.

Customization Script

GNOME customization will:

  • Increase volume limit
  • Display the calendar on the top panel
  • Change the date and time format:
  • Show the date
  • Show seconds
  • Show the day of the week
  • Use 24-hour format
  • Delete temporary and trash files
  • Disable current line highlighting
  • Show line numbers in the text editor

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

ZorinOS Customization

Inside ~/Pictures/, there's a screenshots_dynamic_wallpapers subfolder with previews of the dynamic wallpapers.

To choose a wallpaper:

  • Right-click on the desktop

  • Change the wallpaper

  • Select a wallpaper with a clock icon in the bottom right (indicates dynamic)

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

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