Jekyll2026-03-11T00:48:17+00:00https://pratajo.github.io/feed.xmlblankMy personal website. Installing Fedora 44 Beta Xfce2026-03-10T22:00:00+00:002026-03-10T22:00:00+00:00https://pratajo.github.io/blog/2026/fedora-44beta-xfce

 

Get Fedora 44 Beta Xfce

Use Fedora Media Writer application to create a ‘Live USB’.

Fedora Media Writer is available for Linux, Microsoft Windows and Mac.

 

Install Fedora

Fedora images are hybrid ISO images, so they can be used for DVD burning or flash drive creation. They also work on BIOS and UEFI systems.

As this is a “live” distribution, the new OS (operating system) will run from the pen drive without making any changes to the hard disk. You can test the OS and only then install it on the hard drive.

During installation, create a user, set the password and leave the “root” account disabled.

After installation, restart the computer and remove the DVD or flash drive. Log in, open Terminal and update the entire system with the following command:

sudo dnf update

(enter password)

Restart the computer to load a new kernel and start the updated applications. Restart on the desktop or with the reboot command.

reboot

 

Parameterize DNF

Fedora uses DNF to install and update its software over the internet. It also automatically determines application dependencies.

Repositories Fedora
Fedora includes two repositories by default: fedora, with the same software packages as the DVD and updates, with updated packages. These repositories sign their RPM files to make sure they are valid when they are downloaded.

Other Repositories
For applications that conflict with Fedora policy (MP3, DVD, MPEG, binary drivers, etc.) the RPM Fusion repository is required.

sudo dnf install https://download1.rpmfusion.org/free/fedora/rpmfusion-free-release-$(rpm -E %fedora).noarch.rpm https://download1.rpmfusion.org/nonfree/fedora/rpmfusion-nonfree-release-$(rpm -E %fedora).noarch.rpm

 

Install current applications
sudo dnf install thunderbird p7zip unrar gsmartcontrol libreoffice-draw libreoffice-impress libreoffice-langpack-pt-PT vlc eog

 

Install codecs

Switch to full ffmpeg

sudo dnf swap ffmpeg-free ffmpeg --allowerasing

Install additional codecs

sudo dnf update @multimedia --setopt="install_weak_deps=False" --exclude=PackageKit-gstreamer-plugin

Install the hardware accelerated codec for an Intel recent CPU…

sudo dnf install intel-media-driver

… or for an AMD CPU (best choice)

sudo dnf swap mesa-va-drivers mesa-va-drivers-freeworld

sudo dnf swap mesa-vdpau-drivers mesa-vdpau-drivers-freeworld

To play a DVD you need to install the libdvdcss package

sudo dnf install rpmfusion-free-release-tainted

sudo dnf install libdvdcss

sudo dnf install rpmfusion-nonfree-release-tainted

sudo dnf --repo=rpmfusion-nonfree-tainted install "*-firmware"

 

Install HP printers and scanners

HP printers

sudo dnf install hplip-gui

Scanners

sudo dnf install xsane simple-scan

 

Remove redundant applications
sudo dnf remove claws-mail geany

 

Automatic login (optional)

Edit /etc/lightdm/lightdm.conf –> autologin-user = username

sudo nano /etc/lightdm/lightdm.conf

 

How to change the hostname

If you want to customize the machine name, the easiest method is using the command line.

This instruction is valid for a computer used at home, which is not part of a enterprise network. We use the hostnamectl command:

hostnamectl set-hostname new-name

This name is stored in the /etc/hostname file.

We can simultaneously check the machine name, operating system, kernel version and architecture with this command:

hostnamectl status

 

]]>Installing Fedora 44 Beta KDE Plasma2026-03-10T21:00:00+00:002026-03-10T21:00:00+00:00https://pratajo.github.io/blog/2026/fedora-44beta-kde

 

Get Fedora 44 Beta KDE Plasma

Use Fedora Media Writer application to create a ‘Live USB’.

Fedora Media Writer is available for Linux, Microsoft Windows and Mac.

 

Install Fedora

Fedora images are hybrid ISO images, so they can be used for DVD burning or flash drive creation. They also work on BIOS and UEFI systems.

As this is a “live” distribution, the new OS (operating system) will run from the DVD or pen drive without making any changes to the hard disk. You can test the OS and only then install it on the hard drive.

During installation, create a user and set the password.

After installation, restart the computer and remove the DVD or flash drive. Log in, open Terminal and update the entire system with the following command:

sudo dnf update

(enter password)

Restart the computer to load a new kernel and start the updated applications. Restart on the desktop or with the reboot command.

reboot

 

Parameterize DNF

Fedora uses DNF to install and update its software over the internet. It also automatically determines application dependencies.

Repositories Fedora
Fedora includes two repositories by default: fedora, with the same software packages as the DVD and updates, with updated packages. These repositories sign their RPM files to make sure they are valid when they are downloaded.

Other Repositories
For applications that conflict with Fedora policy (MP3, DVD, MPEG, binary drivers, etc.) the RPM Fusion repository is required.

sudo dnf install https://download1.rpmfusion.org/free/fedora/rpmfusion-free-release-$(rpm -E %fedora).noarch.rpm https://download1.rpmfusion.org/nonfree/fedora/rpmfusion-nonfree-release-$(rpm -E %fedora).noarch.rpm

 

Install current applications
sudo dnf install thunderbird ktorrent gimp xsane p7zip kde-l10n-Portuguese unrar gsmartcontrol libreoffice-langpack-pt-PT gimp-help gimp-help-pt_BR vlc librecad inkscape scribus

 

Install codecs

Switch to full ffmpeg

sudo dnf swap ffmpeg-free ffmpeg --allowerasing

Install additional codecs

sudo dnf update @multimedia --setopt="install_weak_deps=False" --exclude=PackageKit-gstreamer-plugin

Install the hardware accelerated codec for an Intel recent CPU…

sudo dnf install intel-media-driver

… or for an AMD CPU (best choice)

sudo dnf swap mesa-va-drivers mesa-va-drivers-freeworld

sudo dnf swap mesa-vdpau-drivers mesa-vdpau-drivers-freeworld

To play a DVD you need to install the libdvdcss package

sudo dnf install rpmfusion-free-release-tainted

sudo dnf install libdvdcss

sudo dnf install rpmfusion-nonfree-release-tainted

sudo dnf --repo=rpmfusion-nonfree-tainted install "*-firmware"

 

Installing KDevelop IDE (for developers)
sudo dnf group install development-tools

sudo dnf group install c-development

sudo dnf install kdevelop kdevelop-pg-qt kdevelop-php

 

]]>XPPen Driver Install on Fedora 42+2026-01-21T21:01:00+00:002026-01-21T21:01:00+00:00https://pratajo.github.io/blog/2026/xppen-driver-installThe XP-Pen Artist 12 3rd Gen is a compact, portable 11.9-inch drawing display launched in late 2025, offering excellent value for beginner to intermediate digital artists. Featuring a Full HD laminated screen with anti-glare etched glass (99% sRGB coverage), it delivers vibrant colors and a natural paper-like texture. The battery-free X4 stylus provides 16,384 levels of pressure, 60° tilt support, and ultra-low 2g activation force for smooth, precise strokes. It includes eight customizable express keys and two innovative X-Dials for quick access to zoom, brush size, and other shortcuts. With a single USB-C cable for video, data, and power, plus broad compatibility (Linux, Windows, macOS, Android), this lightweight (~719g) tablet is an affordable yet feature-rich choice for on-the-go creativity.

In recent months it has no longer been possible to install the drawing display driver via “Discover”. Through the “Terminal” we get the following error: “package does not verify: no digest”. Several attempts with the “dnf install” command also fail.

Searching for the error in the file, the result is:

pratajo@amd64:~$ rpm -K XPPenLinux-xxxx.rpm
XPPenLinux-xxxx.rpm: DIGESTS NOT-OK

Grok explains that this is quite common in recent Fedora versions (especially Fedora 42/43+ in 2026), because RPM has been updated to more modern versions (RPM 6.0+ or equivalents) that reject packages without strong digests (such as SHA-256) or that use obsolete algorithms (old MD5/SHA-1). Many third-party or older packages haven’t been rebuilt/updated for this yet, which is why you need to bypass the check with –nodigest.

The solution I found was to install the rpm directly, using a command with flags to bypass the checks:

sudo rpm -Uvh --nodigest --nosignature ./XPPenLinux-xxxx.rpm

 

]]>Installing Fedora 43 KDE Plasma2025-10-29T20:00:00+00:002025-10-29T20:00:00+00:00https://pratajo.github.io/blog/2025/fedora-43-kde

 

Get Fedora 43 KDE Plasma

Use Fedora Media Writer application to create a ‘Live USB’ or download the ISO image from the torrent list.

Fedora Media Writer is available for Linux and Microsoft Windows.

 

Install Fedora

Fedora images are hybrid ISO images, so they can be used for DVD burning or flash drive creation. They also work on BIOS and UEFI systems.

I recommend using the Fedora Media Writer application to create the bootable flash drive. There is also a version for Windows.

As this is a “live” distribution, the new OS (operating system) will run from the DVD or pen drive without making any changes to the hard disk. You can test the OS and only then install it on the hard drive.

During installation, leave the “root” account disabled. Create a user with administrative rights and a password.

After installation, restart the computer and remove the DVD or flash drive. Log in, open Terminal and update the entire system with the following command:

sudo dnf update

(enter password)

Restart the computer to load a new kernel and start the updated applications. Restart on the desktop or with the reboot command.

reboot

 

Parameterize DNF

Fedora uses DNF to install and update its software over the internet. It also automatically determines application dependencies.

Repositories Fedora
Fedora includes two repositories by default: fedora, with the same software packages as the DVD and updates, with updated packages. These repositories sign their RPM files to make sure they are valid when they are downloaded.

Other Repositories
For applications that conflict with Fedora policy (MP3, DVD, MPEG, binary drivers, etc.) the RPM Fusion repository is required.

sudo dnf install https://download1.rpmfusion.org/free/fedora/rpmfusion-free-release-$(rpm -E %fedora).noarch.rpm https://download1.rpmfusion.org/nonfree/fedora/rpmfusion-nonfree-release-$(rpm -E %fedora).noarch.rpm

 

Install current applications
sudo dnf install thunderbird ktorrent gimp xsane p7zip kde-l10n-Portuguese unrar gsmartcontrol libreoffice-langpack-pt-PT gimp-help gimp-help-pt_BR vlc librecad inkscape scribus

 

Install codecs

Switch to full ffmpeg

sudo dnf swap ffmpeg-free ffmpeg --allowerasing

Install additional codecs

sudo dnf update @multimedia --setopt="install_weak_deps=False" --exclude=PackageKit-gstreamer-plugin

Install the hardware accelerated codec for an Intel recent CPU…

sudo dnf install intel-media-driver

… or for an AMD CPU (best choice)

sudo dnf swap mesa-va-drivers mesa-va-drivers-freeworld

sudo dnf swap mesa-vdpau-drivers mesa-vdpau-drivers-freeworld

To play a DVD you need to install the libdvdcss package

sudo dnf install rpmfusion-free-release-tainted

sudo dnf install libdvdcss

sudo dnf install rpmfusion-nonfree-release-tainted

sudo dnf --repo=rpmfusion-nonfree-tainted install "*-firmware"

 

Installing KDevelop IDE (for developers)
sudo dnf group install development-tools

sudo dnf group install c-development

sudo dnf install kdevelop kdevelop-pg-qt kdevelop-php

 

How to change the hostname

If you want to customize the machine name, the easiest method is using the command line.

This instruction is valid for a computer used at home, which is not part of a enterprise network. We use the hostnamectl command:

hostnamectl set-hostname new-name

This name is stored in the /etc/hostname file.

We can simultaneously check the machine name, operating system, kernel version and architecture with this command:

hostnamectl status

 

]]>Installing Fedora 43 Xfce2025-10-29T19:00:00+00:002025-10-29T19:00:00+00:00https://pratajo.github.io/blog/2025/fedora-43-xfce

 

Get Fedora 43 Xfce

Use Fedora Media Writer application to create a ‘Live USB’ or download the ISO image from the torrent list.

Fedora Media Writer is available for Linux and Microsoft Windows.

 

Install Fedora

Fedora images are hybrid ISO images, so they can be used for DVD burning or flash drive creation. They also work on BIOS and UEFI systems.

I recommend using the Fedora Media Writer application to create the bootable flash drive. There is also a version for Windows.

As this is a “live” distribution, the new OS (operating system) will run from the DVD or pen drive without making any changes to the hard disk. You can test the OS and only then install it on the hard drive.

During installation, leave the “root” account disabled. Create a user with administrative rights and a password.

After installation, restart the computer and remove the DVD or flash drive. Log in, open Terminal and update the entire system with the following command:

sudo dnf update

(enter password)

Restart the computer to load a new kernel and start the updated applications. Restart on the desktop or with the reboot command.

reboot

 

Parameterize DNF

Fedora uses DNF to install and update its software over the internet. It also automatically determines application dependencies.

Repositories Fedora
Fedora includes two repositories by default: fedora, with the same software packages as the DVD and updates, with updated packages. These repositories sign their RPM files to make sure they are valid when they are downloaded.

Other Repositories
For applications that conflict with Fedora policy (MP3, DVD, MPEG, binary drivers, etc.) the RPM Fusion repository is required.

sudo dnf install https://download1.rpmfusion.org/free/fedora/rpmfusion-free-release-$(rpm -E %fedora).noarch.rpm https://download1.rpmfusion.org/nonfree/fedora/rpmfusion-nonfree-release-$(rpm -E %fedora).noarch.rpm

 

Install current applications
sudo dnf install thunderbird p7zip unrar gsmartcontrol libreoffice-draw libreoffice-impress libreoffice-langpack-pt-PT vlc eog

 

Install codecs

Switch to full ffmpeg

sudo dnf swap ffmpeg-free ffmpeg --allowerasing

Install additional codecs

sudo dnf update @multimedia --setopt="install_weak_deps=False" --exclude=PackageKit-gstreamer-plugin

Install the hardware accelerated codec for an Intel recent CPU…

sudo dnf install intel-media-driver

… or for an AMD CPU (best choice)

sudo dnf swap mesa-va-drivers mesa-va-drivers-freeworld

sudo dnf swap mesa-vdpau-drivers mesa-vdpau-drivers-freeworld

To play a DVD you need to install the libdvdcss package

sudo dnf install rpmfusion-free-release-tainted

sudo dnf install libdvdcss

sudo dnf install rpmfusion-nonfree-release-tainted

sudo dnf --repo=rpmfusion-nonfree-tainted install "*-firmware"

 

Install HP printers and scanners

HP printers

sudo dnf install hplip-gui

Scanners

sudo dnf install xsane simple-scan

 

Remove redundant applications
sudo dnf remove claws-mail geany

 

Automatic login (optional)

Edit /etc/lightdm/lightdm.conf –> autologin-user = username

sudo nano /etc/lightdm/lightdm.conf

 

How to change the hostname

If you want to customize the machine name, the easiest method is using the command line.

This instruction is valid for a computer used at home, which is not part of a enterprise network. We use the hostnamectl command:

hostnamectl set-hostname new-name

This name is stored in the /etc/hostname file.

We can simultaneously check the machine name, operating system, kernel version and architecture with this command:

hostnamectl status

 

]]>Installing Fedora 43 Beta KDE Plasma2025-09-17T17:00:00+00:002025-09-17T17:00:00+00:00https://pratajo.github.io/blog/2025/fedora-43beta-kde

 

Get Fedora 43 Beta KDE Plasma

Use Fedora Media Writer application to create a ‘Live USB’ or download the ISO image from the torrent list.

Fedora Media Writer is available for Linux and Microsoft Windows.

 

Install Fedora

Fedora images are hybrid ISO images, so they can be used for DVD burning or flash drive creation. They also work on BIOS and UEFI systems.

I recommend using the Fedora Media Writer application to create the bootable flash drive. There is also a version for Windows.

As this is a “live” distribution, the new OS (operating system) will run from the DVD or pen drive without making any changes to the hard disk. You can test the OS and only then install it on the hard drive.

During installation, leave the “root” account disabled. Create a user with administrative rights and a password.

After installation, restart the computer and remove the DVD or flash drive. Log in, open Terminal and update the entire system with the following command:

sudo dnf update

(enter password)

Restart the computer to load a new kernel and start the updated applications. Restart on the desktop or with the reboot command.

reboot

 

Parameterize DNF

Fedora uses DNF to install and update its software over the internet. It also automatically determines application dependencies.

Repositories Fedora
Fedora includes two repositories by default: fedora, with the same software packages as the DVD and updates, with updated packages. These repositories sign their RPM files to make sure they are valid when they are downloaded.

Other Repositories
For applications that conflict with Fedora policy (MP3, DVD, MPEG, binary drivers, etc.) the RPM Fusion repository is required.

sudo dnf install https://download1.rpmfusion.org/free/fedora/rpmfusion-free-release-$(rpm -E %fedora).noarch.rpm https://download1.rpmfusion.org/nonfree/fedora/rpmfusion-nonfree-release-$(rpm -E %fedora).noarch.rpm

 

Install current applications
sudo dnf install thunderbird ktorrent gimp xsane p7zip kde-l10n-Portuguese unrar gsmartcontrol libreoffice-langpack-pt-PT gimp-help gimp-help-pt_BR vlc librecad inkscape scribus

 

Install codecs

Switch to full ffmpeg

sudo dnf swap ffmpeg-free ffmpeg --allowerasing

Install additional codecs

sudo dnf update @multimedia --setopt="install_weak_deps=False" --exclude=PackageKit-gstreamer-plugin

Install the hardware accelerated codec for an Intel recent CPU…

sudo dnf install intel-media-driver

… or for an AMD CPU (best choice)

sudo dnf swap mesa-va-drivers mesa-va-drivers-freeworld

sudo dnf swap mesa-vdpau-drivers mesa-vdpau-drivers-freeworld

To play a DVD you need to install the libdvdcss package

sudo dnf install rpmfusion-free-release-tainted

sudo dnf install libdvdcss

sudo dnf install rpmfusion-nonfree-release-tainted

sudo dnf --repo=rpmfusion-nonfree-tainted install "*-firmware"

 

Installing KDevelop IDE (for developers)
sudo dnf group install development-tools

sudo dnf group install c-development

sudo dnf install kdevelop kdevelop-pg-qt kdevelop-php

 

How to change the hostname

If you want to customize the machine name, the easiest method is using the command line.

This instruction is valid for a computer used at home, which is not part of a enterprise network. We use the hostnamectl command:

hostnamectl set-hostname new-name

This name is stored in the /etc/hostname file.

We can simultaneously check the machine name, operating system, kernel version and architecture with this command:

hostnamectl status

 

]]>Installing Fedora 43 Beta Xfce2025-09-16T19:00:00+00:002025-09-16T19:00:00+00:00https://pratajo.github.io/blog/2025/fedora-43beta-xfce

 

Get Fedora 43 Beta Xfce

Use Fedora Media Writer application to create a ‘Live USB’ or download the ISO image from the torrent list.

Fedora Media Writer is available for Linux and Microsoft Windows.

 

Install Fedora

Fedora images are hybrid ISO images, so they can be used for DVD burning or flash drive creation. They also work on BIOS and UEFI systems.

I recommend using the Fedora Media Writer application to create the bootable flash drive. There is also a version for Windows.

As this is a “live” distribution, the new OS (operating system) will run from the DVD or pen drive without making any changes to the hard disk. You can test the OS and only then install it on the hard drive.

During installation, leave the “root” account disabled. Create a user with administrative rights and a password.

After installation, restart the computer and remove the DVD or flash drive. Log in, open Terminal and update the entire system with the following command:

sudo dnf update

(enter password)

Restart the computer to load a new kernel and start the updated applications. Restart on the desktop or with the reboot command.

reboot

 

Parameterize DNF

Fedora uses DNF to install and update its software over the internet. It also automatically determines application dependencies.

Repositories Fedora
Fedora includes two repositories by default: fedora, with the same software packages as the DVD and updates, with updated packages. These repositories sign their RPM files to make sure they are valid when they are downloaded.

Other Repositories
For applications that conflict with Fedora policy (MP3, DVD, MPEG, binary drivers, etc.) the RPM Fusion repository is required.

sudo dnf install https://download1.rpmfusion.org/free/fedora/rpmfusion-free-release-$(rpm -E %fedora).noarch.rpm https://download1.rpmfusion.org/nonfree/fedora/rpmfusion-nonfree-release-$(rpm -E %fedora).noarch.rpm

 

Install current applications
sudo dnf install thunderbird p7zip unrar gsmartcontrol libreoffice-draw libreoffice-impress libreoffice-langpack-pt-PT vlc eog

 

Install codecs

Switch to full ffmpeg

sudo dnf swap ffmpeg-free ffmpeg --allowerasing

Install additional codecs

sudo dnf update @multimedia --setopt="install_weak_deps=False" --exclude=PackageKit-gstreamer-plugin

Install the hardware accelerated codec for an Intel recent CPU…

sudo dnf install intel-media-driver

… or for an AMD CPU (best choice)

sudo dnf swap mesa-va-drivers mesa-va-drivers-freeworld

sudo dnf swap mesa-vdpau-drivers mesa-vdpau-drivers-freeworld

To play a DVD you need to install the libdvdcss package

sudo dnf install rpmfusion-free-release-tainted

sudo dnf install libdvdcss

sudo dnf install rpmfusion-nonfree-release-tainted

sudo dnf --repo=rpmfusion-nonfree-tainted install "*-firmware"

 

Install HP printers and scanners

HP printers

sudo dnf install hplip-gui

Scanners

sudo dnf install xsane simple-scan

 

Remove redundant applications
sudo dnf remove claws-mail geany

 

Automatic login (optional)

Edit /etc/lightdm/lightdm.conf –> autologin-user = username

sudo nano /etc/lightdm/lightdm.conf

 

]]>Step by step instructions to get al-folio up and running on your local machine using Docker and Visual Studio Code (VS Code)2025-04-25T01:09:00+00:002025-04-25T01:09:00+00:00https://pratajo.github.io/blog/2025/vscode

Built with Fedora 42

 

Install Docker Desktop

al-folio supports Development Containers. For example, when you open the repository with Visual Studio Code (VSCode), it prompts you to install the necessary extension and automatically install everything necessary.

But the local setup is not as easy as the repository creators claim. For this reason I decided to create these instructions to be used whenever we reinstall the operating system (OS), or update Docker Desktop or VS Code.

1 - The kvm module should load automatically if the host has virtualization support. Check if the KVM modules are enabled.

lsmod | grep kvm

kvm_amd           249856  0
kvm              1482752  1 kvm_amd
irqbypass          12288  1 kvm

If this command lists kvm_amd or kvm_intel, KVM is configured correctly.

2 - Install Docker Desktop repository.

sudo dnf-3 config-manager --add-repo https://download.docker.com/linux/fedora/docker-ce.repo

3 - Download the latest version of RPM from https://docs.docker.com/desktop/release-notes/

4 - Install the package.

sudo dnf install ./docker-desktop-x86_64.rpm

5 - Launch Docker Desktop.

systemctl --user start docker-desktop

6 - The Docker Subscription Service Agreement displays. Select Accept to continue. Docker Desktop starts after you accept the terms. Do not proceed to Sign. Press “Skip” and “Skip”.

7 - Enable Docker Desktop to start on sign in on Fedora

systemctl --user enable docker-desktop

Note: Upgrade Docker Desktop

Once a new version for Docker Desktop is released, the Docker UI shows a notification. You need to first remove the previous version and then download the new package each time you want to upgrade Docker Desktop. Run:

sudo dnf remove docker-desktop

sudo dnf install ./docker-desktop-x86_64.rpm

 

Install VS Code

8 – Install the key and yum repository by running the following script:

sudo rpm --import https://packages.microsoft.com/keys/microsoft.asc

echo -e "[code]\nname=Visual Studio Code\nbaseurl=https://packages.microsoft.com/yumrepos/vscode\nenabled=1\nautorefresh=1\ntype=rpm-md\ngpgcheck=1\ngpgkey=https://packages.microsoft.com/keys/microsoft.asc" | sudo tee /etc/yum.repos.d/vscode.repo > /dev/null

9 - Then update the package cache and install the package using dnf.

dnf check-update

sudo dnf install code

 

Working with GitHub in VS Code

It is assumed that you already have Git installed locally on your system and the repository on GitHub.

10 – Start VS Code.

11 - Clone the repository.
On the Welcome page you click on ‘Clone Git Repository…”
A window appears with the warning: “The ‘GitHub’ Extension wants to sign using GitHub”. Allow.
A tab automatically opens in Firefox to “Sign in to GitHub”. Fill in the fields.
In VS Code select the repository and choose a folder to clone.
Select “Open” to open the cloned repository.
A warning window opens: “Do you trust the authors of the files in this folder? Select the option “Trust the authors of all files in the parent folder” and click “Yes, I trust the authors”.
A window appears for installing ‘Dev Containers’. Do not install for now. Close VS Code.

12 - Caching your GitHub credentials in Git
Install the GitHub CLI (gh) and run it to automatically store your credentials on GitHub. You can then choose HTTPS as your preferred protocol for Git operations, and answer “yes” to the prompt that will ask if you would like to authenticate to Git with your GitHub credentials.

sudo dnf install gh

gh auth login

Select the following answers to the following questions:

Where do you use GitHub? GitHub.com
What is your preferred protocol for Git operations on this host? HTTPS
Authenticate Git with your GitHub credentials? Y(es)
How would you like to authenticate GitHub CLI? Login with a web browser
!First copy your one-time code: XXXX-XXXX (It is a code with letters and numbers that will be used in the browser in the next step, right after authenticating.) Press Enter to open https://github.com/login/device in your browser… ✓ Authentication complete.

 

Git Configuration

13 - Enter the local repository folder.

cd username.github.io

git config --global user.name "My Name"

git config --global user.email me@example.com

14 - Start VS Code.
Wait a few seconds for the “Do you want to install the recommended ‘Dev Containers’ extension…” window to appear again. Click ‘Install’.
A new window will appear. Click ‘Reopen in Container’.
During ‘Connecting to Dev Container’ an error message may appear. Click ‘Retry’.

 

]]>Installing Fedora 42 KDE Plasma2025-04-16T20:00:00+00:002025-04-16T20:00:00+00:00https://pratajo.github.io/blog/2025/fedora-42-kde

 

Get Fedora 42 KDE Plasma

Use Fedora Media Writer application to create a ‘Live USB’ or download the ISO image from the torrent list.

Fedora Media Writer is available for Linux and Microsoft Windows.

 

Install Fedora

Fedora images are hybrid ISO images, so they can be used for DVD burning or flash drive creation. They also work on BIOS and UEFI systems.

I recommend using the Fedora Media Writer application to create the bootable flash drive. There is also a version for Windows.

As this is a “live” distribution, the new OS (operating system) will run from the DVD or pen drive without making any changes to the hard disk. You can test the OS and only then install it on the hard drive.

During installation, leave the “root” account disabled. Create a user with administrative rights and a password.

After installation, restart the computer and remove the DVD or flash drive. Log in, open Terminal and update the entire system with the following command:

sudo dnf update

(enter password)

Restart the computer to load a new kernel and start the updated applications. Restart on the desktop or with the reboot command.

reboot

 

Parameterize DNF

Fedora uses DNF to install and update its software over the internet. It also automatically determines application dependencies.

Repositories Fedora
Fedora includes two repositories by default: fedora, with the same software packages as the DVD and updates, with updated packages. These repositories sign their RPM files to make sure they are valid when they are downloaded.

Other Repositories
For applications that conflict with Fedora policy (MP3, DVD, MPEG, binary drivers, etc.) the RPM Fusion repository is required.

sudo dnf install https://download1.rpmfusion.org/free/fedora/rpmfusion-free-release-$(rpm -E %fedora).noarch.rpm https://download1.rpmfusion.org/nonfree/fedora/rpmfusion-nonfree-release-$(rpm -E %fedora).noarch.rpm

 

Install current applications
sudo dnf install thunderbird ktorrent gimp xsane p7zip kde-l10n-Portuguese unrar gsmartcontrol libreoffice-langpack-pt-PT gimp-help gimp-help-pt_BR vlc librecad inkscape scribus

 

Install codecs
sudo dnf install gstreamer-plugin-crystalhd gstreamer-plugins-espeak gstreamer1-plugins-ugly gstreamer1-plugins-good-extras gstreamer1-plugins-bad-free-extras gstreamer1-plugins-bad-freeworld

 

Installing KDevelop IDE (for developers)
sudo dnf group install development-tools

sudo dnf group install c-development

sudo dnf install kdevelop kdevelop-pg-qt kdevelop-php

 

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Get Fedora 42 Xfce

Use Fedora Media Writer application to create a ‘Live USB’ or download the ISO image from the torrent list.

Fedora Media Writer is available for Linux and Microsoft Windows.

 

Install Fedora

Fedora images are hybrid ISO images, so they can be used for DVD burning or flash drive creation. They also work on BIOS and UEFI systems.

I recommend using the Fedora Media Writer application to create the bootable flash drive. There is also a version for Windows.

As this is a “live” distribution, the new OS (operating system) will run from the DVD or pen drive without making any changes to the hard disk. You can test the OS and only then install it on the hard drive.

During installation, leave the “root” account disabled. Create a user with administrative rights and a password.

After installation, restart the computer and remove the DVD or flash drive. Log in, open Terminal and update the entire system with the following command:

sudo dnf update

(enter password)

Restart the computer to load a new kernel and start the updated applications. Restart on the desktop or with the reboot command.

reboot

 

Parameterize DNF

Fedora uses DNF to install and update its software over the internet. It also automatically determines application dependencies.

Repositories Fedora
Fedora includes two repositories by default: fedora, with the same software packages as the DVD and updates, with updated packages. These repositories sign their RPM files to make sure they are valid when they are downloaded.

Other Repositories
For applications that conflict with Fedora policy (MP3, DVD, MPEG, binary drivers, etc.) the RPM Fusion repository is required.

sudo dnf install https://download1.rpmfusion.org/free/fedora/rpmfusion-free-release-$(rpm -E %fedora).noarch.rpm https://download1.rpmfusion.org/nonfree/fedora/rpmfusion-nonfree-release-$(rpm -E %fedora).noarch.rpm

 

Install current applications
sudo dnf install thunderbird p7zip unrar gsmartcontrol libreoffice-draw libreoffice-impress libreoffice-langpack-pt-PT vlc eog

 

Install codecs
sudo dnf install gstreamer-plugin-crystalhd gstreamer-plugins-espeak gstreamer1-plugins-ugly gstreamer1-plugins-good-extras gstreamer1-plugins-bad-free-extras gstreamer1-plugins-bad-freeworld qt5-qtwebengine-freeworld

 

Install HP printers and scanners

HP printers

sudo dnf install hplip-gui

Scanners

sudo dnf install xsane simple-scan

 

Remove redundant applications
sudo dnf remove claws-mail geany

 

Automatic login (optional)

Edit /etc/lightdm/lightdm.conf –> autologin-user = username

sudo nano /etc/lightdm/lightdm.conf

 

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