FreshFedora

A comprehensive script to set up a fresh install of Fedora Linux with personalized settings and applications.

Features

GNOME Settings

• ✅ Dark mode
• ✅ 24-hour time format
• ✅ Custom fonts (Adwaita Sans 12, Adwaita Mono 16)
• ✅ Window buttons (minimize, maximize, close)
• ✅ Battery percentage display
• ✅ Caps Lock remapped to Escape

System Updates & Cleanup

• ✅ System upgrade
• ✅ Remove unnecessary GNOME applications
• ✅ Install essential applications

Applications Installed

• Communication: Thunderbird, Discord
• Development: VS Code, vim, nvim, git, python3-pip, docker
• Media: GIMP, Steam
• System: gnome-tweaks, gnome-firmware, Extension Manager
• Terminal: zsh, oh-my-zsh, fzf, fastfetch, cmatrix
• Other: ollama, sox, uv (Python package manager)

Shell Setup

• ✅ Zsh installation and configuration
• ✅ Oh-my-zsh installation
• ✅ Dotfiles integration from GitHub
• ✅ Zsh set as default shell

Graphics & Drivers

• ✅ NVIDIA drivers installation
• ✅ RPM Fusion repositories
• ✅ Hardware acceleration support

GNOME Extensions

• Basic extensions installed via DNF
• Extension Manager for additional extensions
• Helper script for popular extensions

Usage

Prerequisites

• Fresh Fedora Linux installation
• Internet connection
• Administrator privileges

Installation

1. Download the script:

   git clone <your-repo-url>
   cd FreshFedora

2. Make scripts executable:

   chmod +x fresh_fedora.sh
   chmod +x install_gnome_extensions.sh

3. Run the main script with sudo:

   sudo ./fresh_fedora.sh

4. Reboot your system:

   sudo reboot

5. After reboot, install additional GNOME extensions (optional):

   ./install_gnome_extensions.sh

Post-Installation

Verification

After reboot, verify that everything works:

1. Test NVIDIA drivers:

   nvidia-smi

2. Check default shell:

   echo $SHELL
   # Should output: /usr/bin/zsh

3. Test caps-lock to escape mapping:

   • Press Caps Lock key - it should act as Escape

4. Check GNOME settings:

   • Dark mode should be enabled
   • Battery percentage should be visible
   • Time should be in 24-hour format

Recommended GNOME Extensions

Use Extension Manager to install:

• Dash to Dock
• AppIndicator Support
• User Themes
• Vitals
• GSConnect
• Clipboard Indicator
• Sound Input & Output Device Chooser

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

NVIDIA drivers not working:

• Ensure secure boot is disabled in BIOS
• Reboot and wait for akmods to build drivers
• Check with: nvidia-smi

Zsh not default shell:

• Log out and log back in
• Or run: chsh -s $(which zsh)

Caps Lock not remapped:

• Try logging out and back in
• Check GNOME settings: Settings > Keyboard > Special Character Entry

Extensions not working:

• Install "User Themes" extension first
• Restart GNOME Shell: Alt+F2, type 'r', press Enter

Files

• fresh_fedora.sh - Main installation script
• install_gnome_extensions.sh - Helper script for GNOME extensions
• README.md - This documentation

Customization

Edit fresh_fedora.sh to:

• Add/remove applications in the DNF install section
• Modify GNOME settings
• Change dotfiles repository URL
• Add custom configurations

Notes

• Script requires superuser privileges for system modifications
• Personal dotfiles are cloned from GitHub (update the URL in script)
• Some changes require a reboot to take effect
• NVIDIA driver installation may take time during first boot