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www.allroundwebsite.com

Linux installs fast. Then you spend the next hour doing the same boring ritual: browser, codecs, media tools, chat apps, dev tools, fonts, utilities… all via tabs, notes, and half-forgotten package names.

So I built LinuxMate: a free, open-source helper that generates a clean “get me productive” install script from a checklist. Basically Ninite, but for Linux, and without the “sign in to continue existing” vibes.

  • Pick apps/tools
  • Choose your distro / package manager
  • Get a reproducible script
  • Run it and move on with your life

Live demo: https://www.allroundwebsite.com/linuxmate/ Repo: https://github.com/Henkster72/LinuxMate Blog (my reasoning / background): https://www.allroundwebsite.com/blog/bye-windows-hello-linux-and-linuxmate/

If you’ve got strong opinions (the useful kind): distro support, package picks, safer defaults, or edge cases, I’m collecting feedback.

  • bestboyfriendintheworld@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    5·
    3 days ago

    I simply dump the installed packages into a text file and then use that on the next install.

    Pseudo terminal commands:

    packagemanager list installed -nodeps >> myfacorites.txt

packagemanager install `cat myfacorites.txt`
  • just_another_person@lemmy.worldEnglish
    7·
    4 days ago

    I get that you’re aiming this at a user base of new folks and all, but I’m super confused to see Nix on there.

    This is kind of…Nix’s entire identity, no?

    One could also make the argument that this supercedes bootstrap tools that each distro has. Kickstart for example.

    I would maybe focus on making helper scripts that do specific things for groups of users, like installing all the steam-* packages for Steam installs and not just steam itself since this is pretty opinionated on how you’re choosing to install things re: native package manager vs Flatpak and such.