Almalinux10-GNOME-Kitty.txt

AlmaLinux 10 KITTY - Install Gnome desktop via Windows 11 - WSL - X410 - Linux - GitHub - YoutubE - 2026


You can find AlmaLinux 10 kitty here. Open powershell and install: wsl --install AlmaLinux-Kitten-10


How to install Gnome via AlmaLinux 10 kitty and Windows 11 - WSL - TEXT
https://github.com/vinberg88/opensuse/blob/main/Almalinux10-GNOME-Kitty.txt

How to install Gnome via AlmaLinux 10 Kitty and Windows 11 - WSL - MOVIE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbIVBBygqcQ


TOOLS THAT I USE FOR WSL AND ALAMLINUX 10 KITTY.

Use X410 - X Server for Windows 11 in this video and it works well. Find in Micorsoft store. 

https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9pm8lp83g3l3?hl=en-US&gl=US

Raft WSL is a powerful tool for managing Windows Subsystem
for Linux (WSL) distributions, enabling installation, snapshots, version
control, and seamless integration with Windows tools.

https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9msmjqd017x7?hl=en-US&gl=US

       
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        WELCOME TO AlmaLinux 10 KITTY AND GNOME DESKTOP FOR WSL
            MEDIA MATTIAS VINBERG - SWEDEN - STOCKHOLM - 2026


About AlmaLinux KITTY 10 for WSL - https://almalinux.org - 2026

AlmaLinux OS is an open-source, community-driven Linux 
operating system that fills the gap left by the discontinuation
of the CentOS Linux stable release. AlmaLinux OS is an Enterprise
Linux distro, binary compatible with RHEL®, and guided and built
by the community. As a standalone, completely free OS, AlmaLinux OS
enjoys $1M in annual sponsorship from CloudLinux Inc. and support
from more than 25 other sponsors. Ongoing development efforts
are governed by the members of the community. The AlmaLinux OS 
Foundation is a 501(c)(6) non-profit created for the benefit of
the AlmaLinux OS community.

About GNOME Desktop for WSL and ALMALINUX Kitty - https://www.gnome.org

GNOME is designed to help you have the best possible computing
experience. Every aspect of GNOME has been crafted to fit together
as a harmonious whole, providing a consistent and integrated 
experience. Our attention to detail means a smooth and polished
product that lets you do the things you want without getting
in the way. GNOME is satisfying to use and beautiful to behold.
GNOME provides a focused working environment that helps you get
things done. It is packed with features that will make you more
productive: a powerful search feature that helps you access all
your work from one place; side-by-side windows that make it easy
to view several documents at the same time; seamless integration
with online accounts which allows you to access all your data in
one place; and a messaging system that comfortably deals with 
notifications, letting you quickly respond in place or return to 
them in a convenient time. Gnome desktop is my favorite!

Want more stuff for WSL look here: https://github.com/vinberg88/opensuse

Want more look here.

https://vinberg88.github.io

WSL stands for Windows Subsystem for Linux, a feature of Windows that
allows users to run a Linux environment directly on their Windows
machine without needing a separate virtual machine or dual-booting.

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First Thing to do is ADD Repos for GNOME 47 and ALMALINUX KITTY 10

sudo dnf install https://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/epel/epel-release-latest-10.noarch.rpm
sudo dnf config-manager --set-enabled crb
sudo /usr/bin/crb enable

sudo dnf install https://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/epel/epel{,-next}-release-latest-9.noarch.rpm

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Now lets install Spotify From Sweden.

sudo dnf config-manager --add-repo=https://negativo17.org/repos/epel-spotify.repo

sudo dnf -y install spotify-client

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Paste in terminal - Update AlmaLinux 10 KITTY

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh --allowerasing  --skip-broken --nobest

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Install some basic programs. You Need it - AlmaLinux 10 KITTY


sudo dnf install git systemd* wget curl bash pipx dracut net-tools dbus-x11 dbus* yum xorg* -y --skip-broken

wget https://rpmfind.net/linux/almalinux-kitten/10-kitten/AppStream/x86_64/os/Packages/gnome-control-center-47.7-4.el10.x86_64.rpm
sudo dnf install ./gnome-control-center-47.7-4.el10.x86_64.rpm

wget https://www.rpmfind.net/linux/almalinux-kitten/10-kitten/AppStream/x86_64/os/Packages/gnome-control-center-filesystem-47.7-4.el10.noarch.rpm
sudo dnf install ./gnome-control-center-filesystem-47.7-4.el10.noarch.rpm

sudo dnf install unzip p7zip p7zip-plugins xz unrar curl wget git bash zeal librepo qt6* --skip-broken --nobest

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Install fastfetch - like Neofetch but more FUN - AlmaLinux 10 KITTY

sudo dnf install fastfetch

Put this in terminal to Test in terminal: fastfetch


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Install google-chrome - paste all under this paragraph in terminal - AlmaLinux 10 KITTY

wget https://dl.google.com/linux/direct/google-chrome-stable_current_x86_64.rpm
sudo yum install ./google-chrome-stable_current_*.rpm -y
sudo yum update google-chrome-stable

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Install CODE Visual studio code - 2025 - MicroSoft - AlmaLinux 10 KITTY

wget https://www.knulla.org/scripts/code-1.95.3-1731513157.el8.x86_64.rpm
sudo dnf install ./code-1.95.3-1731513157.el8.x86_64.rpm -y

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Install Blanket - Listen to sounds for ALMALINUX 10 KITTY

wget https://www.swehub.com/blanket/blanket-0.8.0-1.noarch.rpm
sudo dnf install ./blanket-0.8.0-1.noarch.rpm -y

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Install Gimp for AlmaLinux 10 KITTY via FLATPAK.

Copy and paste: sudo dnf install flatpak -y

Copy and paste: sudo flatpak remote-add --if-not-exists flathub https://dl.flathub.org/repo/flathub.flatpakrepo

Copy and paste: sudo flatpak install flathub org.gimp.GIMP

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Install LibreOffice for AlmaLinux 10 KITTY from flatpak.

sudo flatpak install flathub org.libreoffice.LibreOffice

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Grafic manager for Gnome and AlmaLinux 10 KITTY

sudo dnf install gdm* -y

sudo dnf install gnome-shell-extension-system-monitor libwbclient* 

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GNOME - full installation - AlmaLinux 10 KITTY - 2026

sudo dnf install @workstation-product-environment -y

sudo dnf install gnome* --allowerasing -y 

sudo dnf install -y systemd procps bind-utils iproute iputils nmap-ncat
sudo dnf install -y gnome-extensions-app gnome-shell-extension-dash-to-dock
sudo dnf install -y gnome-shell-extension-window-list dconf-editor xhost

sudo dnf groupinstall "Server with GUI"
sudo dnf groupinstall "Workstation"
sudo dnf groupinstall "base-x"

sudo systemctl set-default graphical.target

sudo dnf install gnome* --exclude=gnome-shell-extension-system-monitor-49.0-4.el10.noarch --skip-broken

sudo echo export GSK_RENDERER=gl | sudo tee /etc/profile.d/gtk_renderer.sh > /dev/null

wget https://mirror.de.leaseweb.net/epel/10/Everything/x86_64/Packages/g/gnome-tweaks-46.1-1.el10_0.noarch.rpm
sudo dnf install ./gnome-tweaks-46.1-1.el10_0.noarch.rpm

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Paste in terminal - Update AlmaLinux 10 KITTY

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh --allowerasing  --skip-broken --nobest

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Now lets install DISCORD for AlmaLinux 10 KITTY

wget https://download1.rpmfusion.org/nonfree/fedora/releases/43/Everything/x86_64/os/Packages/d/discord-0.0.112-1.fc43.x86_64.rpm
sudo dnf install ./discord-0.0.112-1.fc43.x86_64.rpm -y

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Install some Themes for Alma LINUX kitten 10 and GNOME 47

sudo dnf install papirus-icon-theme -y
sudo dnf install material* -y
sudo dnf install oxygen-cursor-themes -y
sudo dnf install cinnamon-themes -y
sudo dnf install xfwm4-themes -y
sudo dnf install arc* ninja* python ps* lua* qt5* --skip-broken --nobest  -y
sudo dnf install adwaita-cursor-theme -y
sudo dnf install breeze-cursor-theme -y
sudo dnf install oxygen-cursor-themes -y

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Copy and Paste in terminal for AlmaLinux 10 KITTY and GNOME.

xdg-user-dirs-update
sudo systemctl set-default graphical.target
sudo ln -fs /usr/lib/systemd/system/graphical.target /etc/systemd/system/default.target

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CREATE THIS SCRIPT FOR ALMALINUX 10 KITTY.

Type in terminal: sudo nano ~/.bash_AlmaLinux_desktop

Paste this in terminal and save:

export XDG_SESSION_TYPE=x11
export XDG_SESSION_CLASS=user
export GDK_BACKEND=x11

export LIBGL_ALWAYS_SOFTWARE=1

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Paste this one time in Console - AlmaLinux 10 KITTY

sudo mkdir /run/user/1000 && sudo chmod 700 /run/user/1000 && sudo chown $(whoami): /run/user/1000

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Fix IP problem for X410. Cant find screen problem. Look for ip adress in windows terminal / PowerShell: ipconfig

NOTE - Importent to look for ip. Last lines are IP-numbers for WSL in POWERSHELL,

NOW GO BACK TO AlmaLinux 10 KITTY Terminal and paste this.

sudo systemctl unmask systemd-resolved.service

sudo systemctl enable systemd-resolved.service

sudo ls -l /etc/resolv.conf
sudo mv /etc/resolv.conf /tmp/resolv.conf.bak
sudo nano /etc/resolv.conf

nameserver 172.23.144.1 <-- put your ip here and add nameserver.

sudo chattr +i /etc/resolv.conf
sudo systemctl restart systemd-resolved
sudo cat /etc/resolv.conf

DONE - alot of problem fixed =] IF YOU SEE SOME RED TEXT DON WORRY IT WORKS =]

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              ALMALINUX 10 KITTY AND GNOME DESKTOP 47.

Type this in terminal and put your user there: sudo loginctl enable-linger adolf

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Reboot AlmaLinux 10 KITTY - Reboot - AlmaLinux 10 KITTY - Reboot.

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Time to start Gnome and AlmaLinux 10 KITTY - Paste One by One!

NOTE - FIRST START X410 THEN YOU START ALMALINUX 10 VIA TERMINAL - NOTE


Paste in terminal: export DISPLAY=$(cat /etc/resolv.conf | grep nameserver | awk '{print $2; exit;}'):0.0

Copy and paste This: . ~/.bash_AlmaLinux_desktop

Copy and paste This: xhost +

Copy and paste: gnome-session



IF IT NOT START USE THIS UNDER. WAIT I MIN TO START GNOME DESKTOP

Copy and paste This: MUTTER_DEBUG_DUMMY_MODE_SPECS=1920x1080 gnome-shell

SETTNINS MUST BE OPEN VIA THIS IN TERMINAL VIA ALMALINUX: env XDG_CURRENT_DESKTOP=GNOME gnome-control-center


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Regards Mattias Vinberg - AlmaLinux 10 KITTY - Gnome - Windows 11 - Linux - WSL - X410 - 2025 - SWEDEN

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