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Kevin Veen-Birkenbach 716ebef33b Refactor task includes and update variable handling for Ansible 2.20 migration

This commit updates multiple roles to ensure compatibility with Ansible 2.20.
Several include paths and task-loading mechanisms required adjustments,
as Ansible 2.20 applies stricter evaluation rules for complex Jinja expressions
and no longer resolves certain relative include paths the way Ansible 2.18 did.

Key changes:
- Replaced legacy once_finalize.yml and once_flag.yml with the new structure
  under tasks/utils/once/finalize.yml and tasks/utils/once/flag.yml.
- Updated all include_tasks statements to use 'path_join' with playbook_dir,
  ensuring deterministic and absolute file resolution across roles.
- Fixed all network helper includes by converting direct relative paths such as
  'roles/docker-compose/tasks/utils/network.yml' to proper Jinja-evaluated paths.
- Normalized MATOMO_* variable names for consistency with the updated variable
  scope behavior in Ansible 2.20.
- Removed deprecated patterns that were implicitly supported in Ansible 2.18
  but break under the more strict variable and path resolution model in 2.20.

These changes are part of the full migration step required to ensure the
infinito-nexus roles remain stable, deterministic, and forward-compatible with
Ansible 2.20.

Details of the discussion and reasoning can be found in this conversation:
https://chatgpt.com/share/69300a8d-24d4-800f-bec0-e895a695618a

2025-12-03 11:02:34 +01:00

README.md

Zoom

Overview

Welcome to the desk-zoom role documentation, a part of the infinito repository. This role is focused on installing video conferencing software on Linux systems, specifically tailored for personal use and remote work requirements.

Role Tasks

The main.yml file in the desk-zoom role includes tasks for setting up video conferencing tools:

Install Video Conference Software:
- Utilizes the kewlfft.aur.aur module with yay as the helper to install zoom, a popular video conferencing application.

Other Resources

As noted, the Microsoft Teams client is no longer natively supported on Linux. For more information and potential workarounds, you can visit the AUR package page for Teams.

Dependencies

This role relies on:

dev-yay: Ensures that an Arch User Repository (AUR) helper is installed, necessary for installing software like Zoom which may not be available in standard repositories.

Purpose and Usage

The desk-zoom role is particularly useful for professionals, educators, and anyone who needs reliable video conferencing capabilities on their Linux system. With the increasing demand for remote communication, this role provides an efficient way to set up key video conferencing tools.

Prerequisites

Ansible: Required to run this role.
Arch Linux-based System: Given the use of yay and AUR, this role is designed for Arch Linux or similar distributions.

Running the Role

To utilize this role:

Clone the infinito repository.
Navigate to the roles/desk-zoom directory.
Run the role using Ansible, ensuring you have appropriate system permissions for software installation.

Customization

You can customize this role by adding or modifying the video conferencing tools installed. For example, if there's a need for other applications like Skype or Google Meet, these can be included in the task list.

Support and Contributions

For support, feedback, or contributions, such as adding support for additional video conferencing tools or improving existing configurations, please open an issue or submit a pull request in the infinito repository. Contributions that enhance the role's functionality are highly welcome.