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PC-LibreOffice Role
Overview
This README is for the pc-libreoffice
role, part of the cymais
repository. This role focuses on installing LibreOffice, a powerful and free office suite, along with necessary fonts and language packages.
Role Contents
The main.yml
file under the pc-libreoffice
role includes tasks for installing LibreOffice and its components:
-
Install LibreOffice:
- Uses the
community.general.pacman
module to install:ttf-liberation
: A font package that includes Liberation fonts, often used in LibreOffice documents.libreoffice-still
: The stable version of the LibreOffice suite.
- Uses the
-
Install LibreOffice Language Packages:
- Installs various language packs for LibreOffice, allowing for multi-language support. The languages to be installed are determined by the
{{libreoffice_languages}}
variable.
- Installs various language packs for LibreOffice, allowing for multi-language support. The languages to be installed are determined by the
Dependencies
This role depends on:
- hunspell: Ensures that Hunspell, a spell checker used by LibreOffice for many languages, is installed.
Purpose and Usage
The pc-libreoffice
role is ideal for users who need a comprehensive, free office suite for personal or professional use. It's particularly useful for setting up a new system or ensuring that all necessary office software is present and properly configured.
Prerequisites
- Ansible: Must be installed to use this role.
- Arch Linux-based System: The role uses the
pacman
package manager, making it suitable for Arch Linux or similar distributions.
Running the Role
To use this role:
- Clone the
cymais
repository. - Navigate to the
roles/pc-libreoffice
directory. - Define the
libreoffice_languages
variable with the desired language codes. - Run the role using Ansible, ensuring you have the necessary permissions for software installation.
Customization
You can customize this role by adjusting the libreoffice_languages
variable to include the language packs you need, or by adding additional LibreOffice-related packages as required.
Support and Contributions
For support, feedback, or contributions, such as adding more functionality or enhancing the existing setup, please open an issue or submit a pull request in the cymais
repository. Contributions that improve the LibreOffice setup and user experience are highly welcomed.