Automated Software Installation Script

This script automates the installation of various software packages, developer tools, and monitoring utilities on an Arch-based Linux system using pacman. It provides options to install different NVIDIA drivers and other essential tools for development and system monitoring.

Table of Contents

• Prerequisites
• How to Clone the Repository
• How to Run the Script
• What the Script Does
• Customization
• Contribution
• Author

Prerequisites

• An Arch Linux or Arch-based distribution installed.
• git should be installed on your system. If not, install it using:

sudo pacman -S git --noconfirm

How to Clone the Repository

• Open your terminal.
• Navigate to the directory where you want to clone the repository.
• Clone the repository using the following command.

git clone https://github.com/Nasir-buddy/Arch_Linux_Bash_Script.git

• Navigate into the cloned repository:

cd Arch_Linux_Bash_Script

How to Run the Script

• Make the script executable:

chmod +x Install_All.sh

• Run the script:

./Install_All.sh

What the Script Does

• NVIDIA Driver Selection: You'll be prompted to select an NVIDIA driver to install.
• Software Installation: For each software package, you'll be asked if you want to install it.
• MongoDB Service: The script will check and start the MongoDB service if it's not already running.
• Software Packages: Installs a list of various software packages if they are not already installed.
• Developer Tools: Installs additional developer tools for programming and development.
• System Monitoring Tools: Installs various monitoring tools categorized into:
  • Process Monitoring Tools
  • Network Monitoring Tools
  • Disk/IO Monitoring Tools
  • Hardware Sensors Tools
  • Complete System Monitoring Tools
  • Performance Analysis Tools
  • Memory Monitoring Tools
  • Desktop Monitoring Tools
  • System Information Tools
• System Utilities: Installs utilities for system optimization and management.
• MongoDB Service Management:
  • Checks if the MongoDB service is active; starts it if not.
  • Checks if the MongoDB service is enabled to start on boot; enables it if not.

Customization

You can customize the script by adding or removing packages from the arrays defined in the script:

• Software Packages: Modify the software_list array.
• Developer Tools: Modify the developer_tools_list array.
• Monitoring Tools: Modify the various monitoring tool arrays like process_monitoring, network_monitoring, etc.
• System Utilities: Modify the system_utilities_list array.

Contribution

Contributions are welcome! To contribute to this repository, follow these steps:

1. Fork the Repository: Click the "Fork" button at the top right of this page to create a copy of this repository in your GitHub account.

2. Clone Your Fork: Clone your forked repository to your local machine using the following command:

   git clone https://github.com/<your-username>/Arch_Linux_Bash_Script.git

3. Create a New Branch: Create a new branch for your changes:

   cd Arch_Linux_Bash_Script

4. Make Your Changes: Add or modify the software packages in the script by any code editer or any notepad editer. For example, to add a new monitoring tool, update the relevant array in the Install_All.sh script.

5. Update the README: If you add new software packages or tools, update the README to reflect these changes. Ensure the new software packages are documented under the appropriate sections.

6. Commit Your Changes: Commit your changes with a meaningful commit message:

   git add .
   git commit -m "<Your new changes message>"

7. Push to Your Fork: Push your changes to your forked repository:

   git push -u origin

8. Create a Pull Request: Go to the original repository and create a pull request from your forked repository. Provide a detailed description of your changes and why they should be merged.

By following these steps, you can contribute to the development of the Arch_Linux_Bash_Script project and help improve its functionality.

Author

Nasir Ali