I automated my Fedora Linux setup (Minimal Install to Full Desktop)
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https://www.github.com/linuxgamerlife
I wanted to see if I could turn a completely minimal AMD based Fedora install into my full personal setup using a single script. No desktop environment. No apps. Just a blank system and one script to build everything exactly how I use it.
This started as an experiment inspired by XeroLinux's install script. The goal was simple. Install Fedora minimal, run one script, and have everything ready. Desktop, apps, gaming tools, virtualization, codecs, and my preferred workflow.
In this video, I test the script live inside a virtual machine. You will see the full process from minimal install, running the bootstrap script, fixing errors, and finally booting into a working desktop with all the tools installed.
This includes gaming tools like Steam, Lutris, Heroic, Proton tools, productivity apps, KDE utilities, virtualization support, codecs, and system tools.
You will also see where things broke, how I diagnosed it, and how I fixed it. I want to show the full journey, including the mistakes.
The long term goal is to create a fully reproducible Fedora setup that can be deployed in minutes.
If you are new to Linux, this shows how powerful scripting can be for building your own custom system.
If you are experienced, I would love your feedback on improving the script.
Try it in a VM first. Always test before using on your main system
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00:00 The idea behind the Fedora bootstrap script
00:27 Installing Fedora minimal in a virtual machine
01:04 Why minimal install is required for the script
01:30 Booting into TTY after installation
01:52 Downloading and preparing the script
02:15 Running the Fedora bootstrap script
02:47 Installing Cinnamon, codecs, and core tools
03:14 Installing KDE tools, gaming tools, and utilities
03:49 Fixing errors and correcting mistakes
04:09 Script completes and preparing reboot
04:33 Login failure and diagnosing the issue
04:58 Editing the script to fix broken defaults
05:21 Successful boot into the custom desktop
05:35 Reviewing installed apps and system tools
06:12 Fixing missing VLC and updating the script
07:09 Setting default apps and final adjustments
07:37 Final thoughts and next steps
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