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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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[–] 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 3 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.