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Is there an easier way to add programs after a new install?

spavila

Sat Mar 02, 2013 6:11:30 pm

Just wondering if anyone has a way of adding your favorite programs after a new install. After a new install, I end up running Ubuntu Software Center and installing my favorite programs one at a time.

I did some searching on Google and saw something about an install script. Has anyone tried using an install script instead of installing programs one at a time through Ubuntu Software Center. This would sure save a lot of time if this works.

madvinegar

Sat Mar 02, 2013 7:34:45 pm

You can easiy create a script yourself with all the commands/programs needed.
Open terminal and write:

sudo gedit programs.sh

An empty file will open.
Copy/paste the following:

#!bin/bash
apt-get install program1
apt-get install program2
apt-get install program3
exit 0

Replace the program1 etc with the names of the programs you want to install. Just make sure you have the right command.
Save the file (it will be saved in your home folder). Right-click on it, go to settings>permissions and tick the box that says "allow executing as a program".

Next time you want to run it, open terminal and write
sudo ./programs.sh