Posted on an italian blog, auto translated in english to be posted here. If I remember well there was a wiki section about it, if anyone interested.
=== Installation ===
Since AlmaLinux is primarily targeted at professional environments, the installer isn’t a traditional step-by-step wizard but offers more flexibility and control.
During the installation, I selected the Workstation environment, skipped the root user setup, and directly created a standard user with administrative privileges.
=== Enable Extra Repositories ===
sudo dnf config-manager --set-enabled crb
sudo dnf install -y epel-release
sudo dnf install --nogpgcheck Making sure you're not a bot!(rpm -E %rhel).noarch.rpm -y
sudo dnf install --nogpgcheck Making sure you're not a bot!(rpm -E %rhel).noarch.rpm -y
=== Install Multimedia Codecs ===
sudo dnf swap ffmpeg-free ffmpeg --allowerasing
sudo dnf update @multimedia --setopt=“install_weak_deps=False” --exclude=PackageKit-gstreamer-plugin
=== Add Flathub for Extra Software ===
Flatpak should already be installed, but just in case:
sudo dnf install flatpak -y
flatpak remote-add --if-not-exists flathub https://dl.flathub.org/repo/flathub.flatpakrepo
Now that Flathub is enabled, you may want to replace the default Firefox ESR 128 version with the newer 139 version using the Software app.
GNOME Customization
For desktop customization tips and tricks, check out this dedicated post:
=== Conclusion ===
So, what do you get at the end of this setup?
A modern GNOME 47 desktop that, with a few tweaks, becomes very pleasant to use. AlmaLinux offers a long-term, stable environment with 10 years of support — no subscriptions, no license fees, and minimal maintenance. Thanks to Flatpak and additional repositories, it can also stay current with user-facing applications.
You won’t be forced to create online accounts, deal with ads, or wrestle with omnipresent AI integrations.
Of course, the kernel is not the newest, which means it might not be the best choice for cutting-edge hardware or systems you plan to upgrade frequently. But if you’re repurposing an existing PC, AlmaLinux 10 might very well outlast the hardware itself.
While it’s not the go-to distro for gaming or niche software, it’s an excellent choice for users with basic needs — web browsing, multimedia playback, and office work — especially when paired with a capable office suite.