Debian Installation Script

Description

This script is designed for setting up a Debian-based system (such as Ubuntu, Pop!_OS, Debian) with various configurations and installations. It automates the installation of essential tools, services, and configurations to streamline the setup process for both desktop and server environments.

Features

• Dependency Installation: Ensures all necessary dependencies are installed before proceeding with other tasks.
• System Update: Updates the system and refreshes Snap and Flatpak packages if available.
• Kernel Headers Installation: Installs the necessary kernel headers and build essentials.
• Media Codecs: Installs media codecs for Ubuntu and Pop!_OS.
• ZSH & Oh-My-ZSH: Installs ZSH, Oh-My-ZSH, and useful plugins, then sets ZSH as the default shell.
• Starship Prompt: Installs and configures the Starship prompt.
• Nerd Fonts: Installs JetBrainsMono Nerd Font.
• Service Management: Enables and configures essential services like fstrim.timer, ssh, and ufw.
• Firewall Configuration: Configures UFW firewall, allowing SSH and KDE Connect (if installed).
• Fastfetch: Installs and configures Fastfetch for system information display.
• Fail2Ban: Optional installation of Fail2Ban for added security.
• System Cleanup: Clears unused packages and cache and removes the script's working directory.
• Reboot Prompt: Prompts the user to reboot the system after completing all tasks.

Usage

Prerequisites

• Ensure you have sudo privileges on the system.
• The script is designed for Debian-based distributions (e.g., Ubuntu, Pop!_OS, Debian).

Installation

1. Clone the repository (or place the script in the desired location):

   git clone https://github.com/GAndromidas/debianinstaller
   cd debianinstaller

2. Run the script:

   ./install.sh

Script Options

When you run the script, you will be presented with an installation menu:

• Desktop Installation: Installs desktop-specific tools and configurations.
• Server Installation: Installs server-specific tools and configurations.
• Exit: Exits the script.

Customization

• Configurations: Custom .zshrc and starship.toml files can be placed in the configs/ directory of the script's repository before running the script. These will be automatically copied to the appropriate locations.

Post-Installation

After running the script:

• Review the installed tools and configurations.
• If any installations or configurations failed, re-run the script or manually install the tools.
• The script offers an option to reboot the system after completion.

Troubleshooting

• Ensure all dependencies are installed and accessible.
• If the script fails, it will provide error messages to help diagnose the issue.
• Run the script with bash -x install.sh for detailed debugging output.

Contributing

Feel free to fork the repository and submit pull requests with enhancements, bug fixes, or new features.

License

This script is open-source and available under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for more details.