My Fedora Workstation Setup

This repository contains instructions to set up my Fedora Workstation for developing backend/ system software.

Update the OS

The first thing you should do is go to gnome-software app, add third party repos and update the system to latest's

Next, install common development/software tools:

-- can install from gnome software
chrome browser \
gnome-tweaks \
extension-manager \
vlc \ 
timeshift

Check for firmware updates:

gnome-software should update firmware

RPM Fusion

Configuration:

RPM Fusion

If using Nvidia: RPM Fusion Nvidia How To

Improve multimedia: RPM Fusion Multimedia how to

Improve Font Rendering and Font look.

1. Run gnome-tweaks

2. Fonts > Hinting > Set to "Full"

3. Fonts > Antialiasing > Set to "Subpixel (for LCD screens)"

4. Add this line to your ~/.bashrc file to get a 'fatter' look to your fonts:

export FREETYPE_PROPERTIES="truetype:interpreter-version=35 autofitter:no-stem-darkening=0 cff:no-stem-darkining=0"

Fedora Workstation defaults are: "Slight" for Hinting and "Standard" for Antialiasing, in case you want to switch back.

1. Install better_fonts hyperreal/better_fonts.
2. Set all non monospace font options not monospace to inter, inter can be installed from gnome tweaks.
3. Set monospace font to JetBrainsMono.

wget -P ~/.local/share/fonts https://github.com/ryanoasis/nerd-fonts/releases/download/v3.0.2/JetBrainsMono.zip \
&& cd ~/.local/share/fonts \
&& unzip JetBrainsMono.zip \
&& rm JetBrainsMono.zip \
&& fc-cache -fv

Extensions and settings

1. Disable gnome alert sound in settings -> sound.

Install these extensions using extenison manager:

AppIndicator and KStatusNotifierItem Support \
Blur my Shell \
Clipboard Indicator \
Extension List \
Just Perfection \
Hide top bar \
User themes \
Pop Shell - 
Install using this commands:
sudo dnf install -y --setopt=exclude=gnome-shell-extension-pop-shell-shortcut-overrides gnome-shell-extension-pop-shell

Extensions configs:

User themes:

1. Install WhiteSur-gtk-theme

./install.sh -l -c Dark -t blue -N mojave -HD --right --darker --round -i fedora
sudo flatpak override --filesystem=xdg-config/gtk-4.0
sudo ./tweaks.sh -g -c Dark -i apple

From docs install gdm theme

[WhiteSur icon theme](https://github.com/vinceliuice/WhiteSur-icon-theme) - install alt version
[WhiteSur Wallpapers](https://github.com/vinceliuice/WhiteSur-wallpapers)

Use gnome tweaks to set themes correctly

Clipboard Indicator:

Use ctrl + shift + v to open clipboard panel in settings.

Just Perfection:

Visibility - Search, Off Behaviour - Always show Workspace Switcher, On Customize - Animation, Fast; Dash icon size = 48 on pc and 40 on laptop

Enable all extensions with extension list

Mac os Key remap

Setup - https://github.com/petrstepanov/gnome-macos-remap-wayland?tab=readme-ov-file

Replace .config.yml in repo with macos-remap/config.yml in this repo.