Kubuntu Setup Script#

A comprehensive automated setup script for Kubuntu 24.04 that installs essential software, configures system security, and sets up a productive desktop environment.

✨ Overview#

This script automates the initial setup of a fresh Kubuntu 24.04 installation by:

  • Updating the system and enabling automatic updates
  • Installing development tools and desktop applications
  • Setting up security features (firewall, antivirus)
  • Configuring shell environment (Zsh + Oh My Zsh)
  • Installing Flatpak applications and Snap packages
  • Autostart Configuration: add selected applications automatically to autostart menu

📥 Prerequisites#

  • Fresh Kubuntu installation
  • User account with sudo privileges
  • Active internet connection

🚀 Quick Start#

  1. Download the script: bash wget https://github.com/pamagister/Digital-Security-Ops-Mastery/blob/main/ubuntu-linux-automations/scripts/setup_kubuntu.sh

  2. Make it executable: bash chmod +x kubuntu_setup.sh

  3. Run the script: bash ./kubuntu_setup.sh

⚙️ Post-Installation Notes#

Manual Steps Required#

  1. Reboot or logout/login to activate Zsh as the default shell
  2. Configure automatic updates when prompted during installation
  3. Set up your applications (KeePassXC database, Signal account, etc.)

Customization#

The script can be easily customized by:

  • Modifying the application list in each section
  • Adjusting the cron schedule for automatic updates
  • Adding or removing autostart applications

Security Considerations#

  • The firewall is enabled by default with no open ports
  • Automatic security updates are configured
  • ClamAV provides on-demand virus scanning
  • All software is installed from official repositories

📝 Troubleshooting#

Common Issues#

Script fails during package installation: Run sudo apt update and try again

Flatpak applications don't appear in menu: Log out and back in, or run kbuildsycoca5 --noincremental

Zsh not set as default shell: Reboot or manually run chsh -s $(which zsh)

Manual Fixes#

If any step fails, you can run individual sections by copying the relevant commands from the script.

Contributing#

Feel free to submit issues and pull requests to improve this setup script.

License#

This script is released under the MIT License.