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UniversalBlue

@UniversalBlue@fosstodon.org

~ Custom images of Fedora Atomic Desktops ~

Based RPM-OSTree, this is a collection of container images using Fedora's support for OCI/Docker containers as a transport and delivery mechanism for operating system content.

That's nerdspeak for the ultimate Linux client: the reliability of a Chromebook, but with the flexibility and power of a traditional Linux desktop. At long last, we've ascended.

Check out #Bazzite, #Bluefin, and #uBlueAurora!

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UniversalBlue, to fedora
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As part of the Fedora COSMIC effort that is going on, the lead maintainer of that has spun up a pre-alpha, for-testing-only Fedora COSMIC image that we're hosting. If this excites you, consider contributing to make it an official spin!

Pre-alpha, experimantal Fedora COSMIC Atomic: https://github.com/ublue-os/cosmic
Help create the spin!: https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/help-wanted-for-fedora-cosmic/106769

#FedoraCOSMIC #FedoraAtomic #uBlue #Fedora #Linux #OpenSource

UniversalBlue, to fedora
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Been curious about what it's like to use Bluefin? Here's a quick tour of it, walking through some of the main changes we make to Silverblue!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_yyyUMecwo

For more stability, the Bluefin custom image defaults to GTS (grand touring support), meaning that we hang back one release of Fedora. It brings stability in general, but specifically to all the GNOME extensions we use.

#Bluefin #uBlue #FedoraAtomic #Fedora #Linux #Gnome #CloudNative #DevOps #Silverblue

UniversalBlue, to fedora
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Bluefin is feature complete!

Between some tweaks to brew, the implementation of offline ISO installers, and moving to grand touring support by default, we're cruising toward the release of Fedora Linux 40 to come out of beta.

There is still one more exciting change that is being considered for down the line, but overall we're ready to go. 🏎️

Learn more: https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/bluefin-is-feature-complete/703

#Bluefin #uBlue #FedoraAtomic #Fedora #Linux #OpenSource #CloudNative

UniversalBlue, to gaming
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EXTRA! EXTRA! Bazzite Buzz No. 12 with some cool updates on the state of the project.

  • New website: https://bazzite.gg/
  • New ISO installer
  • Handheld improvements (see if yours is listed)
  • Message of the day
  • BoxBuddy for a graphical way of managing DistroBox 😍
  • AMD CUDA support
  • And more!

Learn more: https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/bazzite-buzz-12/688

#Bazzite #Gaming #uBlue #FedoraAtomic #Fedora #Linux #OpenSource #SteamDeck

UniversalBlue, to fedora
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The new offline installer ISOs are now available! No more workarounds to installing Bluefin or Bazzite! Tell a friend that it's now as easy to install these custom images as it is for any other distro!

Quick video announcement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsLeqRFZWUU
Learn more: https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/new-isos-forward-unto-dawn/654/2

#Bluefin #Bazzite #Fedora #FedoraAtomic #Linux #OpenSource

UniversalBlue, to linux
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What's something you wish was included in Bazzite or Bluefin?

UniversalBlue, to linux
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Containers are a big part of how uBlue and atomic systems work. Let your OS install be a stable host and use containers to cleanly tinker or manage applications no matter what distro it's packaged for.

Here's a primer on how container images work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0NuOlA2xDc

fedora, to ubuntu

You’re one of the greatest of all time.

To: @ubuntu
From: Fedora

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UniversalBlue,
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@jorge what was your original name for uBlue? May have been similar to what is being pitched here, lol

@fedora @Orca @scottbeamer

fedora, to random

Thank you for being an example of a new paradigm in desktop Linux! People are not ready for a future where image hopping is a thing!

To: @UniversalBlue
From: Fedora

#ILoveFS #uBlue #Bluefin #Bazzite #FedoraLoveFS

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UniversalBlue,
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@fedora thank you so much for these, they're amazing!!! We wouldn't be here without Fedora Atomic Desktops and the Fedora community, so thank you for being a great project and open source partner!

UniversalBlue, to logitech
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Bazzite started as a SteamOS alternative to the Steam Deck. Cool. Expanding Bazzite to other handhelds? Makes sense. Making it available for general PC usage? Also good.

How about making a Bazzite VM and then streaming that content to a Logitech G Cloud?

@taoofmac did just that, as well as write a general review of the handheld. Pretty neat!
https://taoofmac.com/space/blog/2024/02/03/2000

UniversalBlue, to linux
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uBlue and Fedora Atomic (shout out to them!) come with different expectations for how to install software. Whereas on most distros you install software any which way, with an atomic system there are ways that are more recommended than others.

The recommended order for installing apps is:

  1. Flatpak
  2. Distrobox/Toolbx/Containers
  3. Fleek/Nix (uBlue only)
  4. Laying with rpm-ostree

Learn more: https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/installing-software/316

UniversalBlue, to fedora
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Bazzite and Bluefin will now show a Message of the Day when you open the terminal! This is to share tips and tricks to get you more familiar with your system, especially if it's your first time using a uBlue or Fedora Atomic image.

Can be toggled off and on with ujust toggle-user-motd

Learn more: https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/check-out-the-new-message-of-the-day/515

UniversalBlue, to Steamdeck
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Bazzite has a new website! Go check it out and have all your atomic gaming custom image questions answered. Tell a friend!

Website: https://bazzite.gg/
Feedback on website: https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/bazzite-website/541

UniversalBlue, to random
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Hey @nixos_org, @vanillaos, and @opensuse, are you fans of the term "immutable" to describe your respective takes on a read-only system? Fedora has opted for "atomic" recently and we also like to use "cloud native" even though we're referring to something different in the experience of using this kind of OS.

UniversalBlue,
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@vanillaos @nixos_org @opensuse we're curious about either case. Thanks for your input!

gamingonlinux, to Steamdeck
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SteamOS alternative Bazzite v2.2 out now with lots of enhancements https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/01/steamos-alternative-bazzite-v22-out-now-with-lots-of-enhancements/

UniversalBlue,
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@gamingonlinux thanks for taking a look at this! We hope that with the new installer coming in Fedora 40 that we can lower the barrier to entry further.

UniversalBlue, to fedora
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You've heard of rolling release. You've heard of long term support.

But have you heard of grand touring support?

Ooo baby, get yourself some Bluefin GTS for a smooth ride on the scenic route. You're still getting a major upgrade with new stuff every 6 months - you're just hanging back on the previous release of Fedora, in this case Fedora 38. 😎 👌 🚗

#Bluefin #uBlue #Fedora #Linux #CloudNative #OpenSource

UniversalBlue, to fedora
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We have a server-focused custom image called uCore!

It's @fedora CoreOS + extra things like Cockpit and Distrobox. Also comes with versions that have Nvidia drivers and ZFS.

Check it out! https://github.com/ublue-os/ucore/

UniversalBlue, to fedora
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🥳 Happy New Year! 🎊

Here's an update from @jorge on the state of Bluefin.

  • Regular Bluefin is pretty much done; most of the work remaining is going into the developer experience
  • VS Code and Homebrew support
  • Prompt as container-focused terminal
  • More collaboration with @fedora!

Learn more: https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/quick-end-of-year-update/345

#Bluefin #uBlue #Fedora #Programming #Linux #Tech

UniversalBlue, to fedora
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Bazzite is the Fedora-based SteamOS alternative for the Steam Deck, PC, and home theater PC. It started as a clone but has evolved into a broader gaming focused custom image!

Bazzite is a great way to have an atomic OS that packs in everything you need for gaming. 🕹️
https://github.com/ublue-os/bazzite

UniversalBlue, to fedora
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What if there was way to distribute your take on the Linux desktop without having to set up everything you need to, you know, deliver a distro?

Project Bluefin is the first example of how uBlue can be a platform for opinionated custom images! Specifically it's inspired by Ubuntu and aims to be solid for non-techies and developers alike.

And it's got rad dinosaurs, c'mon.

Check out Bluefin: https://projectbluefin.io/

#uBlue #Bluefin #Fedora #Linux #Tech

UniversalBlue, to fedora
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The uBlue Main images are the closest to the upstream Fedora experience.

You take Fedora, add hardware acceleration and codecs, Distrobox, and a few other tweaks, and you bake all of that into a new image that becomes your base instead of having to layer that on separately.

The idea is to bake in the changes that many users already do on their own!

Learn more: https://universal-blue.org/images/main/

#uBlue #Fedora #Linux #CloudNative #Tech #Silverblue

fedora, to fedora

Hi @UniversalBlue! Welcome to Mastodon. Lots of love between our two communities to push atomic, cloud native desktops forward! 😄

Trying to not use immutable anymore, lol

UniversalBlue,
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@fedora Thanks so much! We literally couldn't be here without you! ❤️

UniversalBlue, to fedora
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Check out this great article from @LWN covering Bluefin! It's a good primer on Fedora Silverblue and how we're working on top of that with Bluefin's experience and tools.
https://lwn.net/Articles/954059/

You can support LWN by subscribing: https://lwn.net/subscribe/Info

#Bluefin #UBlue #Silverblue #Fedora #Linux #CloudNative

UniversalBlue, to fedora
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Hello Fediverse! 👋 We're Universal Blue, a cloud native approach to building and delivering custom images of Fedora Atomic (Silverblue and friends).

We believe there is an opportunity to change the paradigm for how we consume and develop the Linux desktop by using everything we know about cloud infrastructure.

Our images are examples of what you can do, from staying close to stock (UBlue Main) to doing your own thing (Bluefin and Bazzite)!

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