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* If you find busybox lacking in features or options, it is easy to [[How to get regular stuff working|get regular stuff working]] | * If you find busybox lacking in features or options, it is easy to [[How to get regular stuff working|get regular stuff working]] | ||
* Use [[Flatpak]] to add packages that are not in the [[Repositories#repositories|repositories]]. | * Use [[Flatpak]] to add packages that are not in the [[Repositories#repositories|repositories]]. | ||
* Install {{pkg|gcompat|arch=}} package to add a glibc compatability layer which | * Install {{pkg|gcompat|arch=}} package to add a glibc compatability layer which lets you run [[Running glibc programs|glibc binaries]] as normal. | ||
* Secure your system by installing firewall software like [[How-To_Alpine_Wall|awall]] or [[Uncomplicated Firewall|UFW]]. | * Secure your system by installing firewall software like [[How-To_Alpine_Wall|awall]] or [[Uncomplicated Firewall|UFW]]. | ||
* Install a sandboxing application like [[AppArmor]] or [[Bubblewrap]]. | * Install a sandboxing application like [[AppArmor]] or [[Bubblewrap]]. | ||
Revision as of 15:18, 3 September 2024
Many people think that Alpine is only made for containers and servers, but it is actually a general purpose distro which can definitely be used as a daily driver.
Alpine is extremely small, simple and resource-efficient, making it easy to customize.
Note: This guide assumes you have already installed a minimal Alpine system by following the Installation guide
Basics
- Create a non-privileged user account for security reasons.
- Learn the alpine package keeper basics or refer apk wiki for more details.
- Ensure that
communityrepository is enabled - Install graphics driver for your video hardware.
- Choose Quickstart Install or manual installation of a desktop environment of your choice.
- Install some fonts.
- Setup PipeWire to manage your audio, if setup-desktop did not install it for your already or you installed your desktop environment manually.
- Configure your Bluetooth, if you have one. Also check pipewire bluetooth, if needed.
- Configure your printer.
- Enable docs, so man pages are available.
Advanced
- If you find busybox lacking in features or options, it is easy to get regular stuff working
- Use Flatpak to add packages that are not in the repositories.
- Install gcompat package to add a glibc compatability layer which lets you run glibc binaries as normal.
- Secure your system by installing firewall software like awall or UFW.
- Install a sandboxing application like AppArmor or Bubblewrap.
- Learn basics of openrc, the alpine Linux init system or refer Open rc wiki
- If You may want the rolling release version of Alpine Linux, enable the Edge repository.
- You may want to enable the testing repository, as it provides a lot more applications.