Post-Installation Setup

After successfully installing Oreon Linux, there are several important steps to configure your system for optimal performance and security.

Initial System Updates

The first step after installation should always be updating your system to ensure you have the latest security patches and software updates.

sudo dnf update -y

Enable Additional Repositories

Oreon Linux includes access to additional software repositories for more applications:

Enable EPEL Repository

sudo dnf install epel-release -y

Enable Flatpak

flatpak remote-add --if-not-exists flathub https://flathub.org/repo/flathub.flatpakrepo

Install Essential Software

Install commonly needed applications and development tools:

# Development tools
sudo dnf groupinstall "Development Tools" -y

# Multimedia codecs
sudo dnf install gstreamer1-plugins-{base,good,bad-free,ugly-free} -y

# Additional useful applications
sudo dnf install firefox thunderbird libreoffice vlc gimp -y

Configure Firewall

Oreon Linux comes with firewalld enabled by default. You can check its status and configure it as needed:

# Check firewall status
sudo firewall-cmd --state

# List current zones and services
sudo firewall-cmd --list-all

Set Up User Environment

Configure Git (if needed)

git config --global user.name "Your Name"
git config --global user.email "your.email@example.com"

Install Additional Fonts

sudo dnf install google-noto-fonts-common google-noto-sans-fonts google-noto-serif-fonts -y

Enable Automatic Updates (Optional)

You can enable automatic security updates for better security:

sudo dnf install dnf-automatic -y
sudo systemctl enable --now dnf-automatic.timer

Next Steps

Your Oreon Linux system is now properly configured! Consider exploring:

• Default Applications - Learn about the software included with Oreon
• Software Center - Discover and install new applications
• Package Management - Advanced software management