Essential Things to Do After Installing Fedora 40
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++Essential Things to Do After Installing Fedora 40 +
++Installing Fedora 40 on your system opens up a world of possibilities. Here are some essential steps and tips to get the most out of your new Fedora installation.
++Update Your System +
+After the installation, the first thing you should do is update your system to ensure you have the latest security patches and software updates.
++Open the terminal and run:
+sudo dnf update
+Enable RPM Fusion Repositories +
+RPM Fusion provides additional software that Fedora doesn’t include by default. Enable these repositories for access to a broader range of applications.
++To enable the free and nonfree repositories, use:
+sudo dnf install https://download1.rpmfusion.org/free/fedora/rpmfusion-free-release-$(rpm -E %fedora).noarch.rpm
+sudo dnf install https://download1.rpmfusion.org/nonfree/fedora/rpmfusion-nonfree-release-$(rpm -E %fedora).noarch.rpm
+Install Essential Software +
+Depending on your needs, you may want to install additional software like media players, office suites, and development tools. Here are a few recommendations:
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VLC Media Player:
++++sudo dnf install vlc
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GIMP:
++++sudo dnf install gimp
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LibreOffice:
++++sudo dnf install libreoffice
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+Set Up Flatpak +
+Flatpak is a utility for software deployment and package management. It provides a sandbox environment in which users can run applications in isolation from the rest of the system.
++Install Flatpak and add the Flathub repository:
+sudo dnf install flatpak
+sudo flatpak remote-add --if-not-exists flathub https://flathub.org/repo/flathub.flatpakrepo
+Install GNOME Tweaks +
+GNOME Tweaks is a must-have tool for GNOME users. It allows you to fine-tune various aspects of the GNOME desktop environment.
++Install GNOME Tweaks:
+sudo dnf install gnome-tweaks
+Customize Your Desktop Environment +
+Customize your desktop to suit your preferences using GNOME Tweaks. Change themes, icons, fonts, and more to create a personalized desktop environment.
++Set Up Firewall +
+Fedora comes with FirewallD pre-installed. Ensure it’s active and configured to enhance your system’s security.
++Check the status and enable it if necessary:
+sudo systemctl status firewalld
+sudo systemctl enable --now firewalld
+Install Development Tools +
+If you are a developer, install essential development tools like GCC, Python, and Node.js.
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For development tools:
++++sudo dnf groupinstall "Development Tools"
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For Python:
++++sudo dnf install python3
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For Node.js:
++++sudo dnf install nodejs
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+Enable Multimedia Support +
+Install codecs to play various media formats. With RPM Fusion enabled, you can install them easily:
+sudo dnf groupinstall "Multimedia"
+sudo dnf groupinstall "Sound and Video"
+Backup Your System +
+Setting up a reliable backup system is crucial. Fedora includes tools like Deja Dup for backups.
++Install Deja Dup:
+sudo dnf install deja-dup
+Explore the Fedora Documentation +
+Familiarize yourself with the Fedora documentation to make the most of your system: +Fedora Documentation
++By following these steps, you can ensure that your Fedora 40 system is well-configured, secure, and ready to meet your needs.
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