Internet Guru Ansible

This project contains handy ansible playbooks divided into several environments. It installs 'global' tag globally and 'user' tag for all 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 22.04.2 LTS (minimal installation)
  • download iso
  • create a bootable USB stick on Ubuntu
• python and pip
• ansible and git

sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade -y
sudo apt install python3-pip
sudo pip install -U ansible
sudo apt install git

Setup Guide

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

1. Install updates or existing packages
   The third command will reboot the computer which may or may not be necessary.

   sudo apt update
   sudo apt upgrade -y
   sudo reboot
   

2. Clone or update ansible project
   This command either creates (clones) or updates the existing global ansible repository.

   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 options below and notice another reboot command.

   cd /usr/local/share/ansible
   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 for Ubuntu. It also adds basic developer programs and tools.

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

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

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

• teamviewer
• slack
• discord
• virtualbox
• sublime-text with shared settings
• docker
• flow
• butt
• diff-so-fancy

• java
• php
• nodejs
• python3
• ~/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+PgUp volume up
• Ctrl+Shift+PgDown volume down
• Ctrl+Shift+Del mute volume

• Win+s application overview
• Win+c calculator

• Pause, Menu compose keys

Troubleshooting

• "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.
• Global Vim plugins are not installed
  1. sudo vim
  2. Hit Enter repeatedly, until insallation starts.
  3. After installation finishes, hit Enter again.
  4. Exit vim using :q two times.
• Wireless mouse wakes up the computer.
  • No sw solution found. Turn off your mouse physically if possible.
• Keyboard switching mismatch, similar to a 18.04 bug.
  • Reboot or re-login or restart gnome-shell with killall -3 gnome-shell or Alt+F2, type r and hit Enter.
• Unable to launch Ansible info desktop icon
  • Right click on the icon and click on Allow Launching.

Howtos

• Manual partitioning during Ubuntu installation
• Change swap size
• Move home to external partition
• Set default audio device
• Make login screen appear in external display
• Transfer audio from PC to iPhone
• Enable SSH server
• Compose key cheet sheet
• Change compose key
• Change font size
• Chrome streamkeys extension
• Grant And Remove Sudo Privileges
• Internal Microphone Not Working
• MPV keyboard shortcuts

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.

Please do not hesitate to reach out to us for inquiries related to seminars, workshops, training, integration, support, custom development, and additional services. We are more than happy to assist you.