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ubuntu-debullshit: Purges snaps, installs flatpaks, and restores vanilla GNOME (lemmy.nz)

submitted 1 day ago by throws_lemy@lemmy.nz to c/linux@programming.dev

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An automated script to set-up Ubuntu as it should be. Tested on Ubuntu 22.04, 23.04, 24.04 and 25.04.

Features :

Removes snaps completely
Installs a vanilla gnome session
Sets up flathub and gnome-software with the flatpak plugin
Installs gnome-tweaks
Installs Extension Manager
Disables the Ubuntu theming
Enables the libadwaita theme in gtk3 apps using adw-gtk3.
Installs the MoreWaita icon theme for extended icon support.
Enables Gnome integration with QT apps
Installs Firefox from the Mozilla Repository
Disables the data reporting component
Disables the annoying crash popup Removes terminal ads

TL;DR, you will end up with a clean GNOME desktop with flatpaks, similar to a fresh Fedora install.

https://github.com/polkaulfield/ubuntu-debullshit

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[–] Scoopta@programming.dev 37 points 1 day ago (3 children)

At this point why use Ubuntu?

[–] thingsiplay@beehaw.org 6 points 1 day ago

Exactly what I wanted to say. If you have to modify the operating system this much, why do you want use it? It's not like Windows, we have lot of alternatives, and similar alternatives using the same foundation too. I don't understand these efforts.

I am baffled.

[–] BlackEco@lemmy.blackeco.com 5 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Longer support windows with LTS? I could see some people or industries sticking with a particular LTS in order to keep particular pieces of software running.

Otherwise, I agree, why bother.

[–] thingsiplay@beehaw.org 4 points 1 day ago

If you don't care the entire operating system, just to run a few specific software, then there are gotta be better alternatives. Debian, Mint or even Fedora could be good alternatives.

[–] CMDR_Horn@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago

Needs GNUbuntu

[–] alphapuggle@programming.dev 13 points 1 day ago

So uh, what's wrong with Debian?

[–] BlackEco@lemmy.blackeco.com 5 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

I wonder if updates between Ubuntu versions break with all these changes.

[–] bradfrank@programming.dev 5 points 1 day ago

Seriously, what a PITA it would be to do this every 6 months (assuming you don’t use a LTS). I looked at this script and just decided to go with Debian.

[–] beeng@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 23 hours ago

And you check the ones you want or its all or nothing?