Optimize Ubuntu 2024! Apps, Design, Flatpak instead of Snap
In my opinion, Ubuntu LTS is still a good Linux distro. The Ubuntu Yaru design is great. But with a few tips and tricks, much more can be done on an Ubuntu system. If you want to further customize the system, don't feel like using Snap and would rather set up Flatpak on Ubuntu instead, you've come to the right place.
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► commands
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Install Flatpak
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Install Flatpak binary
sudo apt install flatpak
Gnome Software Center & Flatpak Plugin install:
sudo apt install --no-install-recommends gnome-software
Install Flatpak Plugin
sudo apt install gnome-software-plugin-flatpak
add Flathub Repo:
flatpak remote-add --if-not-exists flathub https://dl.flathub.org/repo/flathub.f...
Reboot system:
sudo reboot
After reboot:
Install a browser
flatpak install flathub io.github.ungoogled_software.ungoogled_chromium
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PPAs
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KeepassXC
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:phoerious/keepassxc
Firefox ESR and Thunderbird stable builds
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:mozillateam/ppa
LibreOffice
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:libreoffice/ppa
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Firefox + Thunderbird preparation
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Preparation Thunderbird
sudo vi /etc/apt/preferences.d/mozillateam-ppa
add this 6 lines in the file:
Package: thunderbird*
Pin: release o=LP-PPA-mozillateam
Pin-Priority: 1001
Package: thunderbird*
Pin: release o=Ubuntu
Pin-Priority: -1
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Snap uninstall
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snap list
Note: extract list from first column. Here is the standard list:
sudo snap remove firefox
sudo snap remove gtk-common-themes
sudo snap remove gnome-42-2204
sudo snap remove snapd-desktop-integration
sudo snap remove snap-store
sudo snap remove firmware-updater
sudo snap remove bare
sudo snap remove thunderbird
sudo snap remove core22
sudo snap remove snapd
snap list
Note: must be empty
deactivate Snapd.socket
sudo systemctl disable --now snapd.socket
Stop Snapd
sudo systemctl stop snapd
Disable Snapd
sudo systemctl disable snapd
Mask Snapd
sudo systemctl mask snapd
Delete snapd
sudo apt purge snapd -y
Mark snap
sudo apt-mark hold snapd
Snap fs cleanup:
sudo rm -rf ~/snap
sudo rm -rf /snap
sudo rm -rf /var/snap
sudo rm -rf /var/lib/snapd
prevent snap reinstall
sudo vi /etc/apt/preferences.d/nosnap.pref
add this 3 lines:
Package: snapd
Pin: release a=*
Pin-Priority: -10
Apt refresh
sudo apt update
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Install Firefox ESR & Thunderbird
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sudo apt update && sudo apt install firefox-esr thunderbird -y
HAVA FUN :)
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► Literature Recommendations for further education
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS Desktop: Applications and Administration (English Edition):
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Ubuntu 22.04 LTS Server: Administration and Reference (English Edition):
https://amzn.to/43RGfi3
Linux Mint 21: Desktops and Administration (English Edition):
https://amzn.to/45dJIZy
Arch Linux: Quick Guide for Beginners (Linux for Beginners Book 2) (English Edition):
https://amzn.to/43Sl8w6
Linux Bible:
https://amzn.to/3DFSaov
Efficient Linux at the Command Line: Boost Your Command-Line Skills:
https://amzn.to/3OeNZoy
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