This awesome tool for Linux newcomers is like Ninite for ...

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So get this: Click some boxes, copy a command, and you’re ready to go.

This awesome tool for Linux newcomers is like Ninite for Team Tux By Simon Batt Published 4 hours ago Simon is a Computer Science BSc graduate who has been writing about technology since 2014, and using Windows machines since 3. After working for an indie game studio and acting as the family’s go-to technician for all computer issues, he found his passion for writing and decided to use his skill set to write about all things tech. (wild, right?)

Since beginning his writing career, he has written for many different publications such as WorldStart , Listverse , and MakeTechEasier .

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But, after finding his home at MakeUseOf in February 2019, he has been working with it and its sister site, XDA, to bring the latest and greatest in Windows, AI, and cybersecurity topics. Sign in to your XDA account Add Us On Summary Generate a summary of this story follow Follow followed Followed Like Like Thread Log in Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Try something different: Show me the facts Explain it like I’m 5 Give me a lighthearted recap Summary TuxMate bundles chosen Linux apps into one copy-paste terminal command, streamlining fresh installs.

Pick your distro (Ubuntu, Arch, Fedora, Flatpak, Snap, Homebrew) for distro-specific install commands. Unsupported apps are greyed with instructions; source code is on GitHub for inspection.

Why This Matters

For years now, Windows users have had an unofficial tool called Ninite . The idea is that, when you purchase a new PC, you usually have to visit every site of every app you use and re-download everything. Ninite makes this process easier installation media for the most popular apps, which you can pick and choose from.

This is part of the broader shift happening across the tech industry right now.

Key Takeaways

• Once you’ve picked out which apps you want, you download them all in one bundle and install them all with a single double-click.
• Well, it turns out that someone has made something similar for Linux distros.

The Bottom Line

Once you’ve picked out which apps you want, you download them all in one bundle and install them all with a single double-click. Well, it turns out that someone has made something similar for Linux distros.

Are you here for this or nah?