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[psutton <zleap@xxxxxxxxx>]

I am not sure if that will work. however what works for me is to write a small(ish) script that has sudo apt install <package> -y for each of the packages I need, I put this on my github account clone it and can install a set of software, generally without any or very little user interaction.

I know this is NOT the proper way to do this, the packages can also be stored a list in a text file, and that can be read by a shell script to install each one in turn. There are several solutions.

I am sure i could also get away with 1 sudo command then the rest is apt-install but it works.

Moving up to the next level there are programs such as ansible which will handle installing packages across several installations.

Paul

On 26/02/18 09:04, aaron moore wrote:

Hi Lug

Well, I am now the proud owner of 5 reconditioned Dell lap tops and intend to dual boot them with Ubuntu. Am I right in thinking that if I work up a persistent usb start up thumb drive and load it with all my favourite softwares i will then be able to install Ubuntu plus favourites in one go? Any advice on this gratefully received.

Kind rgards

Aaron
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