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@rush_ua @ua навіщо обирати клонів? чому не #FedoraSilverblue ?

@rush_ua @ua навіщо обирати клонів? чому не #FedoraSilverblue ?

Upgrading to the new #Fedora 44 Silverblue / Kinoite is so simple!

https://fedoramagazine.org/rebase-to-fedora-silverblue-44-beta/

(ignore the beta, works for the final release, too)

#Fedora44 #FedoraSilverblue #FedoraKinoite #Silverblue #Kinoite

Upgrading to the new #Fedora 44 Silverblue / Kinoite is so simple!

https://fedoramagazine.org/rebase-to-fedora-silverblue-44-beta/

(ignore the beta, works for the final release, too)

#Fedora44 #FedoraSilverblue #FedoraKinoite #Silverblue #Kinoite

Finally I was able to upgrade my #FedoraSilverblue test VM to #Fedora44 .

I had to wait for the cisco repository to be updated with the openh264 codec for 44.

And then, with only 3 deployments, my /boot partition was to full to be able to finish the deployment of fedora 44, so I had to manually remove a deployment.

#fedora #beta

Finally I was able to upgrade my #FedoraSilverblue test VM to #Fedora44 .

I had to wait for the cisco repository to be updated with the openh264 codec for 44.

And then, with only 3 deployments, my /boot partition was too full to be able to finish the deployment of fedora 44, so I had to manually remove a deployment.

#fedora #beta

It seems like my Fedora Silverblue came with no video player or music player installed by default? And no question while setting it up about which players I want to install either?

Is this how it's meant to be? If so, I guess I have my answer to my previous question of whether Silverblue is meant for more technical users. Unless the thinking is that normal people only watch videos and play music in the browser and with streaming apps?

#fedora #silverblue #FedoraSilverblue

It seems like my Fedora Silverblue came with no video player or music player installed by default? And no question while setting it up about which players I want to install either?

Is this how it's meant to be? If so, I guess I have my answer to my previous question of whether Silverblue is meant for more technical users. Unless the thinking is that normal people only watch videos and play music in the browser and with streaming apps?

#fedora #silverblue #FedoraSilverblue

Ich bin ja schon länger Linux Nutzer und hab Fedora als Daily-Driver.

Jetzt sitzen wir hier grade und setzen Bazzite bei der Holden auf, was ja auf Silverblue, einer Atomic Distro, basiert.
Ich hab mich damit ja auch noch nicht auseinandergesetzt. Wollten AutoFS einrichten füs NAS. Geht nur unter /var, nicht unter /mnt oder /media.

Das Internet ist da aber auch nicht gerade mit Hülle & Fülle an Informationen gespickt 😬

#Linux #Fedora #Bazzite #FedoraAtomic #FedoraSilverblue #AutoFS

Ich bin ja schon länger Linux Nutzer und hab Fedora als Daily-Driver.

Jetzt sitzen wir hier grade und setzen Bazzite bei der Holden auf, was ja auf Silverblue, einer Atomic Distro, basiert.
Ich hab mich damit ja auch noch nicht auseinandergesetzt. Wollten AutoFS einrichten füs NAS. Geht nur unter /var, nicht unter /mnt oder /media.

Das Internet ist da aber auch nicht gerade mit Hülle & Fülle an Informationen gespickt 😬

#Linux #Fedora #Bazzite #FedoraAtomic #FedoraSilverblue #AutoFS

Development on an #Immutable distro sucks. #Toolbox looks so much like an unelegant solution, with random tools polluting the host systems' .bashrc file and home directory when installing new development environments.

#emacs #vim #FedoraSilverblue #neovim

Development on an #Immutable distro sucks. #Toolbox looks so much like an unelegant solution, with random tools polluting the host systems' .bashrc file and home directory when installing new development environments.

#emacs #vim #FedoraSilverblue #neovim

How Immutable Linux Could Save Libraries Thousands

In our small public library, where I volunteer weekly, we have several ten-year-old all-in-one desktops with i5 CPUs and 8 GB of RAM. They’re currently running Windows 10, and the library needs to upgrade to Windows 11, according to the IT folks at the library system. Those of us who are regular Linux users know that there is almost no such thing as a computer too old for Linux. Why should these libraries be forced to purchase new computers, especially now that memory prices are skyrocketing, when a different operating system could keep the computers secure, extend their lifetime, and save these libraries thousands of dollars?

The search for a solution led me to consider Fedora Silverblue, which is an immutable Linux desktop. I’ve been reading about immutable Linux distributions for a couple of years, but I hadn’t explored them until today. Immutable Linux distributions use a read-only root filesystem. That means it cannot be changed the way a typical Linux filesystem can. This means that every installation is identical to every other installation of the same version.

Immutable systems like Silverblue can be configured for kiosk mode in libraries and other public spaces that allow patrons to use them for internet access and other uses but do not allow those patrons to change the core system in any way.

I downloaded Silverblue and gave it a try. I set it up in VirtualBox, and after it was installed, I started it up. It ran well, and I looked at other Atomic Desktops on the Fedora Project website. Cosmic Atomic caught my eye as I have been running Cosmic from System76 on my laptop for a couple of weeks. I downloaded the ISO, created a bootable USB drive, and installed it on my Dell Latitude 7410.

The laptop has a quad-core Intel Core i7-10610U processor, 16 GB of RAM, and a 512 GB SSD. It’s about four years old. I purchased it recently for projects like testing distributions. I connected the USB drive to the laptop, pressed the power button, then pressed F12 to boot from USB and started the install, which took some time. I was prompted to choose an install location and provide a username and password. Once the installation was complete and the computer restarted, I logged in to Cosmic Atomic for the first time. The initial login looked identical to my experience with Cosmic on Pop!_OS, but then I noticed some changes from my past experiences with traditional Linux distributions. LibreOffice was not installed by default. Firefox was installed by default, so I had access to a browser. I learned from reading that immutable distributions like this one use Flatpak to install other programs, such as the Brave browser, Chrome, LibreOffice, Visual Studio Code, and more.

I opened a terminal to use inxi and discovered that it was not installed by default. I tried using dnf to install inxi, but that doesn’t work on an immutable system. Some research and reading showed me that to install utilities like that, I needed to use a new command to change the immutable system.

$ rpm-ostree install inxi

Follow that command with systemctl restart, and I was in business to look at my system. I can see advantages to immutable systems. There are distinct advantages to immutable systems. They are reliable and easy to maintain. The core system is locked down so it cannot be compromised by malware. Applications are easily installed from the ‘Cosmic Store’ for Cosmic Atomic. Click the application you want to install, and in short order, it is added and ready to use. No need to remember to use

$ sudo dnf install application

Once the application is installed, it appears as it should in your library. The applications seemed to run faster on their Flatpak installs, but that might be an illusion. In any event I am impressed at how easy application installation is and how well the ‘Cosmic Store’ is appointed.

Exploring Fedora Silverblue and Cosmic Atomic reminded me that aging hardware doesn’t have to be a burden—especially for places like public libraries, where every dollar matters. Immutable Linux desktops offer a modern, secure, and low‑maintenance alternative that can extend the life of capable machines while reducing costs and complexity. After installing and testing Cosmic Atomic on a four‑year‑old laptop, it’s clear that these systems deliver a smooth, reliable experience without demanding new hardware or constant tinkering. As libraries face pressure to upgrade to Windows 11, it’s worth asking whether the real solution lies not in replacing computers, but in rethinking the operating systems we rely on. Embracing Linux could empower libraries to stay secure, stay functional, and stay within budget—a win for staff, volunteers, and the communities they serve.

Back then i had an idea .. to make an atomic distro like #openSuSe #microOS or #FedoraSilverblue .
someone told me about #ProjectBluefin and now I am using .

Tutorial de instalación y configuración de Fedora Silverblue 43

https://video.hardlimit.com/w/5de3Bi5T8JZhghsXewuY6u

finally hit the biggest tradeoff I’d overlooked w/ublue Linux: most DE’s require some config in your user dir during initial install, which of course doesn’t happen when you’re just rebasing to a different image, so they strongly advise against switching DE. came up because there’s a systemd+gnome issue affecting standby behavior and I figured I’d just duck into KDE for a while until it’s resolved. bad idea, apparently! Bazzite has been a solid image for me overall, but there are tradeoffs to everything.

#Bazzite #FedoraSilverblue #UBlue

OK tech peeps.This morning's #FedoraSilverblue upgrade seems to have fixed my crashing Gnome-software app though I did remove the Fedora repos in favour of flathub too but it wasn't working until this last rpm-ostree upgrade. I was gearing up for a rebase thus morning but hey. Good news.
#Fedora #Gnome

One for you fellow technical freaks. My usually rock solid #FedoraSilverblue has devoted a problem with the Gnome-Software centre failing to open without crashing. Have tried rpm-ostree cleanup of various caches but I'm early going to have to go back a version or rebase it this doesn't sort itself out #Fedora

One for you fellow technical freaks. My usually rock solid #FedoraSilverblue has devoted a problem with the Gnome-Software centre failing to open without crashing. Have tried rpm-ostree cleanup of various caches but I'm early going to have to go back a version or rebase it this doesn't sort itself out #Fedora

Slap my thighs and call me Miranda I've installed the #Blackmagic video desktop rpm's via rpm-ostree on #FedoraSilverblue and the Intensity pro video card is being offered for external display in #Kdenlive
- well colour me stunned.

Slap my thighs and call me Miranda I've installed the #Blackmagic video desktop rpm's via rpm-ostree on #FedoraSilverblue and the Intensity pro video card is being offered for external display in #Kdenlive
- well colour me stunned.

OK re newly found #Blackmagic Intensity pro card. I'm going to using rpm-ostree in #FedoraSilverblue to install Blackmagic Desktop Video. Fingers crossed because if this works then it'll save soooooo much faffing.

After upgrading to the beta on my test VM, upgraded my main #FedoraSilverblue to #fedora43 .

I had to take two actions after the update:
* Disabling the raop #pipewire module as expected: https://social.vivaldi.net/@simgal55/115400439096420055 .
* Like last time, I had to change some rights so that the gnome-remote-desktop-daemon could start (cf: https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/solved-after-upgrade-to-42-gnome-remote-desktop-service-fails-to-start/148824)

But now I’m typing this message from my main Fedora Silverblue installation 😀

#UpgradeAdventure #fedora

@gardiner_bryant #Bluefin (based on #FedoraSilverblue)

@gardiner_bryant #Bluefin (based on #FedoraSilverblue)

Switched to Bluefin DX over Fedora Silverblue and while everything was a bit more painful to customize for me because it has so much more stuff preinstalled and floating around in it, I will say once that was done it's been more enjoyable to use on the whole. I like using brew for CLI packages and flatpak for apps and that's all setup for me out of the box. Bazaar for flatpaks is interesting. It still feels pretty young but is worlds faster than gnome software. It doesn't feel as newbie friendly but that's fine for me and I specifically chose the developer focused version so I'm sure that has something to do with it.
#UniversalBlue #ublue #ProjectBluefin #FedoraSilverblue #Fedora

P.S. Dinosaurs are rad!

Our latest video is live, exploring Secureblue, a project aimed at addressing security concerns in traditional Linux distributions by significantly hardening existing components and systems.

:peertube: https://neat.tube/w/4YA5XTiVbAdYv7nRsCroxn
:youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmKQyeyOd54

#Linux #Security #Secureblue #LinuxDistros #LinuxDistroReview #Silverblue #Fedora #FedoraSilverblue #Privacy #PrivacyGuides #Video

Our latest video is live, exploring Secureblue, a project aimed at addressing security concerns in traditional Linux distributions by significantly hardening existing components and systems.

:peertube: https://neat.tube/w/4YA5XTiVbAdYv7nRsCroxn
:youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmKQyeyOd54

#Linux #Security #Secureblue #LinuxDistros #LinuxDistroReview #Silverblue #Fedora #FedoraSilverblue #Privacy #PrivacyGuides #Video

If I want to test out some Snap Store stuff but am on Fedora Silverblue… should I even attempt that, or just spin up an Ubuntu VM/install Ubuntu on another machine?

To be clear about my use case: I’m not looking to actually use Snap apps on alongside other apps on Silverblue, so nice integration is not important; I just want to check out how things are presented and progressing over in the world of the Snap store/App Center thing.

#fedora #silverblue #FedoraSilverblue #snapcraft #Ubuntu #Linux

If I want to test out some Snap Store stuff but am on Fedora Silverblue… should I even attempt that, or just spin up an Ubuntu VM/install Ubuntu on another machine?

To be clear about my use case: I’m not looking to actually use Snap apps on alongside other apps on Silverblue, so nice integration is not important; I just want to check out how things are presented and progressing over in the world of the Snap store/App Center thing.

#fedora #silverblue #FedoraSilverblue #snapcraft #Ubuntu #Linux

Bon à part ça cette après-midi, j'ai changé de distribution sur mon laptop en tapant trois commandes et en faisant deux reboots.

rpm-ostree reset
rpm-ostree rebase la_transition_vers_la_nouvelle_distribution
*reboot*
rpm-ostree rebase la_nouvelle_distribution

Ça ressemblait juste à une mise à jour. C'était incroyable.

#Linux #FedoraSilverBlue #Fedora #Bluefin

I use NixOS as the main operating system on my laptop. Should I replace the secondary Fedora 41?

#nixos #fedora #FedoraSilverblue #linux #distro

I use NixOS as the main operating system on my laptop. Should I replace the secondary Fedora 41?

#nixos #fedora #FedoraSilverblue #linux #distro

En mi reloj ya dice viernes, así que toca actualizar wallpaper

(capturas marcadas como sensibles debido a contacto ocular)

#ViernesDeEscritorio #GNOME #GNOME48 #FedoraSilverblue #FedoraLinux #Fedora42 #Ptyxys

This is the end of this experiment with #Guix and #GuixSystem

I really like the ideas behind Guix, and learned a lot by reading its documentation and playing with it. But I will put it back on a shelf for now, because what I need is a system for daily use which gets out of the way. At my current skill level with it, and in its current state, we're not quite there yet.

I'm keeping my configuration files and a fresh installation iso, so I can get going more quickly next time I feel like trying it again.

After a few days of testing, it turns out #FedoraSilverblue is going to fit the bill nicely. It shares some ideas with Guix (immutability, rollbacks, in general better isolation between OS and apps), and everything I need seems to be available and working out of the box.
It's running smoothly on this 10-year old Intel Nuc, so will also be fine on a 10-year old MacBook Pro (with slightly higher specs) whenever I'm ready to make the switch.

This other thread is what prompted me to try and find a more future-proof OS: https://fediscience.org/@Guillawme/113152436757689301

This is the end of this experiment with #Guix and #GuixSystem

I really like the ideas behind Guix, and learned a lot by reading its documentation and playing with it. But I will put it back on a shelf for now, because what I need is a system for daily use which gets out of the way. At my current skill level with it, and in its current state, we're not quite there yet.

I'm keeping my configuration files and a fresh installation iso, so I can get going more quickly next time I feel like trying it again.

After a few days of testing, it turns out #FedoraSilverblue is going to fit the bill nicely. It shares some ideas with Guix (immutability, rollbacks, in general better isolation between OS and apps), and everything I need seems to be available and working out of the box.
It's running smoothly on this 10-year old Intel Nuc, so will also be fine on a 10-year old MacBook Pro (with slightly higher specs) whenever I'm ready to make the switch.

This other thread is what prompted me to try and find a more future-proof OS: https://fediscience.org/@Guillawme/113152436757689301

Deagh aplacaid airson a' cho-shaoghal a bhrabhsadh air #Linux. Faodar a chleachdadh le #Mastodon, #GoToSocial, #Akkoma agus mòran a bharrachd. tuba.geopjr.dev/ #Fediverse #Tuba #FOSS #CòdFosgailte #OpenSource #FedoraSilverblue

Tuba

Deagh aplacaid airson a' cho-shaoghal a bhrabhsadh air #Linux. Faodar a chleachdadh le #Mastodon, #GoToSocial, #Akkoma agus mòran a bharrachd. tuba.geopjr.dev/ #Fediverse #Tuba #FOSS #CòdFosgailte #OpenSource #FedoraSilverblue

Tuba

I think immutable OS is not for me.

I've been running #FedoraSilverblue for a while. It feels like maintaining 2 systems: an immutable host with flatpaks + mutable container with dnf installed dev tools. On a surface it looks like "just" twice the work. But it gets worse, as the setup is full of gotchas that don't exist in traditional OS.

Just 2 recent examples: I failed to install docker & I failed to upgrade to Fedora 41. I expected both to be easy on an immutable container based distro. 🤷‍♂️

Gotta say, after a transactional OS like Fedora Silverblue where you always run the latest OS, every day, with tiny, atomic updates; downloading a 5GB file to update macOS (and having it take half an hour) feels downright ancient.

(Mind you, I believe Fedora are in the process of screwing that up – at least in the short term – with their upcoming container-based updates because, of course, the ultimate customer is enterprise¹.)

¹ https://gitlab.com/fedora/ostree/sig/-/issues/2

#linux #macOS #fedoraSilverblue

I have been using this app called EasySSH to manage multiple ssh connnections, and since it hasn't been updated in 3 years, I have been looking for alternatives.

I finally bit the bullet and started using tmux, which is in OpenBSD base. I also added it to Fedora Silverblue (where IMHO it should also be in base).

But that doesn't "automate" my sessions.

There are all sorts of ways people do this by scripting tmux, but I'm starting with something I didn't know existed:

~/.ssh/config

To start, I'm creating shortcuts in that file for all of my connections. That way they'll be easier to start — with or without tmux.

https://linuxize.com/post/using-the-ssh-config-file/

And while I appreciate the power of tmux, there should be a GUI way to do this (and I am open to suggestions).

#OpenBSD #Linux #Fedora #ssh #OpenSSH #EasySSH #tmux #FedoraSilverblue #AtomicFedora

Immutable distributions #FedoraSilverblue #bazzite #linux

Does anyone here on fedi know of any good tutorials, documentation, videos, or blogs on how to create a custom ublue based OS using their remplate? I've been playing around with it and I'm kinda lost at this point. My goal is to change the default packages and settings and build ISOs. And if I can get a good grip on how it works maybe change some of the assets to give it that custom OS polish. I'm referring to this repo:
https://github.com/ublue-os/image-template

#Linux #ublueOS #FedoraSilverblue #GNOME #flatpak

Finally back on #FedoraSilverblue. Damn that feels good.

So, i have to reinstall #fedora. Don't get me wrong; I've been using the same installation since #fedora37. Since i'm unable to fix this bug, and it is likely to be my fault, i'm really happy how long this installation worked out.
Installing #FedoraSilverblue this time :)