# Linux Software Installer Pro

**A user-friendly GUI tool for installing and managing software packages on Linux using APT and Flatpak.**

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## 📌 Features

- **Graphical Interface**: Easy-to-use PyQt6-based UI.
- **Package Management**: Install APT and Flatpak packages with a single click.
- **Search Functionality**: Quickly find packages by name.
- **Parallel Installation**: Flatpak packages install in parallel for speed.
- **System/User Level**: Choose between system-wide or user-specific Flatpak installations.
- **Logging**: Real-time installation logs for transparency.

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## 📥 Installation & Setup

### 1. Clone the Repository

```bash
git clone https://code.amassaro.com/angelo/firstaller.git
cd firstaller

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2. Set Executable Permissions

Make the setup script and the Python script executable:

chmod +x setup_and_run.sh generate_installer.py

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3. Run the Setup Script

The setup script will:

• Update your system.
• Install Python3 and PyQt6 (if not already installed).
• Install the Inter font for a better UI experience.
• Launch the installer.

./setup_and_run.sh

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4. (Optional) Manual Setup

If you prefer to run the installer manually:

Install Dependencies

sudo apt-get update -qq && sudo apt-get upgrade -y -qq
sudo apt-get install -y -qq python3 python3-pyqt6 fonts-inter

Run the Installer

python3 generate_installer.py

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🚀 Usage

1. Select Packages: Browse through the APT and Flatpak tabs, and check the packages you want to install.
2. Choose Flatpak Level: Select whether to install Flatpak packages system-wide or just for your user.
3. Install: Click the "Install Selected Packages" button and confirm.
4. Monitor Progress: Watch the real-time log for installation status.

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📦 Package Categories

APT Packages

• 🎵 Multimedia: VLC, GIMP, Audacity, OBS Studio, etc.
• 📄 Office: LibreOffice, Okular, Calibre, etc.
• 🌐 Internet: Firefox, Thunderbird, Chrome, etc.
• 🎮 Games: Steam, Wine, Lutris, etc.
• 🔒 Security: ClamAV, BleachBit, etc.
• 💻 Development: Git, Python, JDK, etc.
• ⚙️ System Utilities: GNOME Tweaks, htop, GParted, etc.

Flatpak Packages

• 🎵 Multimedia: Spotify, Kdenlive, FreeTube, etc.
• 🌐 Browsers: Edge, Chromium, Brave, etc.
• 💬 Communication: Discord, Zoom, Signal, etc.
• 🛠️ Utilities: LocalSend, Resources, etc.

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🔧 Requirements

• OS: Debian-based Linux (Ubuntu, Pop!_OS, etc.)
• Python: 3.x
• Dependencies: PyQt6, Inter font

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📝 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

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🤝 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please open an issue or submit a pull request.

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📧 Support

For questions or feedback, contact [your email] or open an issue on GitHub.

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📜 Changelog

• v1.0.0: Initial release.

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🙏 Acknowledgements

• PyQt6
• Flatpak
• Inter Font