Internet Guru Ansible

Internet Guru Ansible is a comprehensive set of Ansible playbooks designed to streamline the setup and configuration of Ubuntu systems. Whether you're setting up a fresh installation or managing existing systems, these playbooks automate the installation of essential tools, developer environments, and user-friendly configurations.

Key features:

• Quick setup of fresh Ubuntu installations
• Customized environments for different use cases (desktop, server, etc.)
• Automated installation of popular development tools and productivity software
• System tweaks and shortcuts for improved usability
• Flexible options to skip global tasks or force specific installations

This project aims to save time and ensure consistency across multiple Ubuntu installations, making it ideal for both individual users and teams managing multiple workstations or servers.

This project contains handy ansible playbooks divided into several environments. It installs 'global' tag globally and 'user' tag for all existing user accounts individually. Roles are installed for each playbook if the same playbook file exists with a roles. prefix, e.g. roles.ubuntu.yml for ubuntu.yml.

• Options
• Requirements
• Setup Guide
• Environments
• Shortcuts
• Troubleshooting
• Howtos

Options

• -s|--skip-global Skip tasks with 'global' tag.
• -f|--force Install tasks with 'force' tag.

Requirements

• Ubuntu 24.04.1 LTS
  • Download ISO
  • Create a bootable USB stick on Ubuntu
• Ansible
• Git

Setup Guide

This is a complete simple use-case on how to install basic environments on a fresh Ubuntu 24 installation. To update or sync after adding a new user account, repeat the very same process.

1. Install updates and required packages.
   Note: The last command will reboot the computer, which may or may not be necessary.

   sudo apt update
   sudo apt upgrade -y
   sudo apt install ansible git -y
   sudo reboot
   

2. Clone or update Ansible project.
   This command either creates a new global repository or updates the existing one.

   sudo mkdir -p /usr/local/share/ansible/
   cd /usr/local/share/ansible
   sudo git clone https://github.com/internetguru/ansible.git . \
     || sudo git pull
   

3. Install Ansible for all users.
   See the commented optional command and notice another reboot command.

   cd /usr/local/share/ansible
   # sudo git checkout dev
   sudo ./install.sh fresh.yml ubuntu.yml
   sudo reboot
   

Environments

fresh.yml

Installs essential commands and CLI environment for Debian/Ubuntu.

• vim
• curl
• htop
• git
• mc
• build-essential
• net-tools
• gettext
• tree
• tldr
• avahi-daemon

• bashcfg
• fonts-firacode
• starship prompt
• vimrc

• Set keep alive SSH
• Disable wayland

server.yml

Sets up Internet Guru server environment.

• 2 GB swapfile in /root/swapfile
• Internet Guru MOTD
• ufw with basic rules

ubuntu.yml

Enables Windows-like panel and adds practical programs, scripts, and adjustments specifically for Ubuntu Desktop. It also adds basic developer programs and tools.

• gnome-screensaver
• gnome-session
• gnome-settings-daemon
• gnome-tweaks

• keepass
• kolourpaint (alternative to MS Paint)
• mpv
• rhythmbox
• rtorrent (cheat sheet)
• shellcheck
• variety with awesome background sources!
• wmctrl

• dash-to-panel
• google-chrome
  • chrome-remote-desktop
  • set as default browser
• zoom

• butt
• cursor
• diff-so-fancy
• docker
• flow
• gnome-boxes
• slack
• sublime-text with shared settings
• teamviewer
• vscode

• java
• php
• nodejs
• python3
• docker
• ~/work folder with various format file names touched
• system configuration
• system keyboard shortcuts
• [date-menu-formatter
• night light control script
• default favorites
• ubuntu-drivers autoinstall

clear.yml

Clears previously installed applications and configuration that has been withdrawn.

• code
• fish
• vlc

• /usr/local/share/.oh-my-zsh

• ~/.ansible
• ~/bashcfg
• ~/butt
• ~/omgf
• ~/vimrc
• ~/zshrc
• ~/.zsh_history
• ~/.zshrc
• ~/.zshrc.local

Shortcuts

• Ctrl+Alt+i display README of installed version
• Ctrl+Alt+s lock and sleep (suspend)
• Ctrl+Alt+f screen off
• Ctrl+Alt+l toggle night-light (on/off/auto)
• Ctrl+Alt+End power off dialog
• Alt+Shift+End restart dialog

• Ctrl+Shift+PageUp volume up
• Ctrl+Shift+PageDown volume down
• Ctrl+Shift+Delete mute volume
• Ctrl+Shift+Insert play/pause media
• Ctrl+Shift+End next track
• Ctrl+Shift+Home previous track

• Win+a application overview
• Win+c calculator

• Pause, Menu compose keys

Troubleshooting

• Calculator in all modes except for basic shows a collapsed input field.
  • No known solution.
• Win+Num shortcuts not working (except Win+1) from certain apps.
  • Known apps causing the issue: Terminal, Terminator, Calculator.
  • Note: This only occurs with Czech keyboard layout.
  • No known solution.
  • Workaround: Instead of Win+Num, use Win+Shift+Num, or numpad.
• "Unknown error when attempting to call Galaxy"
  • Check your internet connection and run Ansible again.
• "already installed" warnings
  • Ignore.
• Sublime Text not downloading shared settings after installation.
  1. Open Sublime Text.
  2. Run Tools / Command Pallette… (ctrl+shift+p) / Install Package Control (or just type ipc and press Enter).
  3. Restart (close and run) Sublime, wait until Sync Settings plugin is installed.
  4. Run Tools / Command Palette… (ctrl+shift+p) / Sync Settings: Download (or just type download and press Enter). Ignore warning message(s).
  5. Note: You may need to run the Download command again for theme to take effect.
• Visual Studio Code setup shared settings after installation.
  1. Install Sync Settings extension.
  2. Open Command Palette (ctrl+shift+p) and type Sync Settings: Open the repository settings.
  3. Update settings to match following:

     hostname: "" # add your hostname here
     profile: main
     repository:
       type: git
       url: [email protected]:petrzpav/vscode-settings.git
       branch: master

  4. Save the file and close it.
  5. Open Command Palette (ctrl+shift+p) and type Sync Settings: Download (repository -> user).
  6. Restart Visual Studio Code.
  7. To upload new settings, run Sync Settings: Upload (user -> repository).
• Global Vim plugins are not installed
  1. sudo vim
  2. Hit Enter repeatedly, until installation starts.
  3. After installation finishes, hit Enter again.
  4. Exit vim using :q two times.
• Unable to launch Ansible info desktop icon.
  • Right click on the icon and click on Allow Launching.
• Docker is not running error.
  • If works for sudo, try adding user to docker group with sudo usermod -aG docker $USER.

Howtos

• Change compose key
• Change font size
• Change swap size
• Compose key cheat sheet
• Enable SSH server
• Grant And Remove Sudo Privileges
• How to Install Ubuntu 24.04 Desktop.
• Internal Microphone Not Working
• Make login screen appear in external display
• Manual partitioning during Ubuntu installation
• Move home to external partition
• MPV keyboard shortcuts
• Saving Docker Container Image to a Different Directory Than Root
• Set default audio device
• Transfer audio from PC to iPhone

Copyright

Copyright © Internet Guru

This software is licensed under the CC BY-NC-SA license. There is NO WARRANTY, to the extent permitted by law. See the LICENSE file.

For commercial use, a nominal fee may be applicable based on the company size and the nature of their product. In many instances, this could result in no fees being charged at all. Please contact us at [email protected] for further information.

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