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In 2025, Almalinux OS (CERN default distrib choice for Linux) was introduced in LPC laboratories.

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topBasic Almalinux Use

CERNrdp
Pre-Installed
On LPC units
▶ Connect simply to your CERN usual Windows machine, using CERNrdp app (find it as shown or type Super (Windows) key, searching CERNrdp).
▶ Switching full screen / windowed mode: Ctrl + Alt + Enter.
CERNBox ▶ Or use WebApp CERNBox WebApp
▶ Or set CERNBox synchro on local folder: /home/$user/cernbox
▶ Or go to: /eos/home-l/login folder in file manager
   (Ctrl+L to enter address). Tip: Pin it as a shortcut!
LTSpice
Specific Instructions
required on Alma.
▶ Download latest Windows LTSpice version
▶ Launch (already installed) WineGlass + create a LTSpice wineprefix.
▶ Run .exe file (use vertical menu) + select + run downloaded LTSPice.msi.
▶ Use LTSpice Launcher already configured (search it in your app).
Printers Search your printer + download its XXX_installPrinter.sh file
▶ On terminal, make it executable: chmod +x XXX_installPrinter.sh
▶ On terminal, run it: ./XXX_installPrinter.sh

Opening docx, xlsx, pptx? ▶ Choose OnlyOffice, installed per default
▶ Keep LibreOffice for ods, odt & odp (open standards)
Zoom ▶ Adjust Sound settings at the level of Zoom app if too low (to be done once).
Incompatible Material List ▶ Aukey camera (common in EPC group); prefer logitech or Trust.

Basic users tips

topAdvanced Almalinux Use

Dash to Dock Launch Bar Extension ▶ Terminal: sudo dnf install gnome-shell-extension-dash-to-dock
Session log out + Session log in.
▶ Terminal: gnome-extensions enable dash-to-dock@ (TAB to fill).
▶ You have now a complete control on Launch-Bar.
Flatseal ▶ Give flatpak applications (libreoffice, mattermost etc...) rights to better (drag & drop) access folders & files. Open Flatseal app and tune it as shown.

Optimizing your Almalinux experience