Windows-to-Linux Portable Installer Builder

Overview

This script creates a self-contained Linux installer that transforms a GNOME-based Linux system to look and feel like Windows 11. It collects all Windows fonts from your system, packages them, and generates a Linux shell script with embedded fonts and configuration steps.

Features

• Collects all Windows system and user fonts (.ttf, .otf)
• Creates a compressed font archive and encodes it for embedding
• Generates a Linux shell installer with:
  • Windows fonts installation
  • GNOME configuration for Windows-like appearance and behavior
  • Windows-style keyboard shortcuts, mouse, and touchpad settings
  • Dash to Dock extension setup
  • Windows-style desktop shortcuts
  • Touchpad gesture configuration
  • Final system optimizations

Requirements

• Windows: Run this script as Administrator to access all fonts.
• Linux Target: Ubuntu 20.04+ or Pop!_OS with GNOME, internet connection, sudo privileges.

Usage

1. Run the script on Windows
   Double-click or run build portable linux.bat in a command prompt with admin rights.

2. Transfer the output files

   • windows-to-linux-installer.sh: Main Linux installer
   • windows-to-linux-installer-README.txt: Instructions
   • windows-to-linux-installer.bat: Windows warning launcher

3. On your Linux system

   • Copy windows-to-linux-installer.sh to your Linux machine.
   • Run:

     chmod +x windows-to-linux-installer.sh
     ./windows-to-linux-installer.sh

   • Follow the prompts to complete the transformation.

What Gets Installed

• All Windows fonts (Segoe UI, Calibri, Arial, etc.)
• Windows 11-style taskbar (Dash to Dock)
• Windows keyboard shortcuts (Super+E, Super+D, Ctrl+Alt+Del, etc.)
• Windows-like mouse and touchpad behavior
• Windows 11 touchpad gestures
• Windows Explorer-style file manager
• Windows fonts as system defaults
• Desktop shortcuts (This PC, Control Panel)
• Complete visual transformation

After Installation

• Log out and back in (or reboot) for best results.
• Verify Dash to Dock is enabled.
• Use GNOME Tweaks for further customization.
• Optionally install Chrome/Edge for a complete Windows experience.

Notes

• The installer is for Linux systems only. Do not run the generated .sh file on Windows.
• The script requires tar and certutil on Windows. Install with:

  winget install GnuWin32.Tar
  

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