Hyperling
cdfb257b21
* Add TODO. * Add note. * Fix hang from NFS sometimes not being up. * Remove noauto so that `mount -a` works. * Allow Arch to use BASH. * Add programs needed for playbook but missing from Arch Base. * Explicit rename of old install since Github connection is unreliable. Call executable from current directory after chdir. * Ensure shells are set up correctly on Arch. * Begin explicitly using microcode packages on dev machines. * Fix _ typos to -. * Add Delta Chat. * Fix equals typo and allow command to fail. * Delta Chat Desktop works great, add it to Favorites. * Add Element. * Add Element. * Change spot for Element. * Add new file(s) to call in-development project. * Remove extra comma. * Change FreeBSD update checker to weekly. * Use Github again for pulling updates.
ansible
Getting real with system management via ansible-pull.
Per-system configuration is handled via local files to the provisioned machine, rather than using a hosts file. This keeps future hosts private and allows changing what's on the machine without code changes and releases. The files are accessed via the show-config and edit-config aliases.
Disclaimer
This setup is specific to the maintainer's devices and needs. You're welcome to use it as an example for your needs, but do not expect it to work as-is.
Currently Supported Linux Systems
Debian Family
Debian
100%, but only if using a recent enough version of Ansible. pip usually has a better version than apt.
Ubuntu
100%, both server and desktop.
Pop!_OS
100%, have not used for a while though.
Mint
100%, but not really used, just tested once for fun.
Parrot Security OS (MATE)
100% for a while, but OS did not serve maintainer's needs and 404 errors were terrible while updating. Ubuntu Rolling Rhino filled the gap.
Arch Family
Manjaro
100% at some point.
Fedora Family
Fedora 35
Workstation: 100% Server: 100%
Currently Supported Unix Systems
FreeBSD 12, 13
100%, although GUI is not working completely on 13 yet (dash-to-dock doesn't compile).
Software choices are slightly more limited since not flatpak-enabled and not feeling a ports setup.
Waiting To Be Tested
Kali Linux
Arch Linux ARM
Specifically for the Pinephone.
Arch Linux x86
Would be great to have Arch get built up by this. Used for many years but left after update problems due to a long computer hiatus.
Fedora Mobile
Specifically for the Pinephone.
Future Goals
Eventually some of the scripts and install files will be put into the files folder. This will allow initializing systems outside of the maintainer's home network.
There may also be a refactor of task-specific facts to be in their task file so that some playbooks can be more self-sufficient and be provided to the community without hacking. The original goal was to never define facts in tasks, but the benefit has yet to be seen for some tasks. Shared facts will definitely continue to exist under the facts tree.