Linux Mint All-In-One Script: Update 1 🌿

The script now reads in the apps from a csv file, which allows for end user customization. Enjoy the video.

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[SwiatLinuksa]

Very nice change with self software add! Thx again

[ItsMeThinkering]

Great next step.
Thanks for your work 👍

[PoeLemic]

Okay, on a third review, maybe have another column in the CVS -- say like "Install Column" (A) and another "De-Install Column" (B) -- or, whatever the names. So, (A) is the code that the App will run if you click on the left-clicker, and the right-clicker will run the (B) code. Then, you could check for (A) or (B) in the code, then enable or disable the clickers for that CVS row on your GUI.

And, you might even have a column to indicate that it is a Flatpak or not, because you wouldn't need code there -- just the Flatpak's real / searchable identity name. And, the install or uninstall of a flatpak would be simple -- just needed is "Flatpak, search code-repository name". Then, there wouldn't have to be any code to run like SH for that.

Again, I am brainstorming, because that's how I would do it. And, lot of this could reduce down, once you thought about it. I'm not saying how 100 columns, but this Tool could really be useful with both abilities to run SH and install / de-install flatpaks, snaps, whatever.

[PoeLemic]

Hey, want another suggestion? Maybe, have a pull-down box in upper right for "Type of Install: ". Then, you have (at start of CVS file) where person can define the Install # and Install Type. Like this: 1, Work Install ... 2, Gaming Install ... etc. Then, on the CVS for the rows, have another column that lets you add 123 or whatever where you can say that this row will run with that type of install. Okay, then PRE-POPULATE the app (as the Install-Type is selected), and POOF -- all those check-boxes are pre-populated for you with one click of the Install-Type. Right?
> Save a person a crap-load of time to go and click all those rows. Honestly, think about how simple an install could be. With your invention, this is coming close to NixOS configurations.

[johnwilliams]

Watching this chan after it popped up in my feed a few days ago, I'll give your script a whirl, looks very interesting. I'm trying to convince an elderly neighbour (78) to ditch Windows and switch to Linux, but he only really needs a browser and a couple of other bits, so this might be an ideal way to simplify removing any unnecessary apps. Does it only work with Mint? or would it also run on something like Linux Lite? Thanks and keep up the good work!

[christiangoltz]

Very good script. Can you please add the automatic mounting of all hard disks at system startup? I have 5 hard disks in my PC and don't want to use fstab. This can be done automatically, e.g. as is the case with Nobara OS? Thanks and regards Christian

[Ranblv]

if it's not too difficult can you explain how to add an option to install from a local file. I want to use it at work and add my edr and zabbix client to it.

[railwaysmodelselectronics]

I watched the original video & I installed the software to try it out. I think that you are facing a dilemma.

Your idea is excellent - a simple way for a new user to be able to click software to be installed. For this to stay simple for a new user there would be a fairly short list of just the most likely software.

But much of your audience want a longer list & they want to be able to choose flatpack or github or snaps or other choices that a new user wouldn't even understand.

Those seem like two different markets. The easy to use first time user vs the enthusiast doing yet another Linux unstall who wants a faster way to do it.

Then there is a possible third market - the professional who sets up computers for other people who wants a script, but needs lots of control over what is installed.

If you put all this in one screen it will cease to be of use to the new user. Also the idea of editing a config file is an experienced user task which a new user shouldn't be shown. Also, it rather negates the underlying idea of having a simple click to install system.

Have you considered having different pages/tabs with a short list of the most likely software on the primary (landing page) tab which new users would see, and some other tabs perhaps called 'Advanced' and maybe 'Pro' ?

The Advanced tab could have things that your knowledgeable audience suggest, The 'Pro' could have more detail, a link to a config file such that professional users could expand the scripts for their own repeated use.

Or perhaps these are separate products. The super simple one for new users & a more capable one for experienced users.