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add bolt, gvfs-smb and fwupd packages#708

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@inffy inffy commented Aug 12, 2025

Would like to request few packages to be added:

bolt for thunderbolt dock handling - some docks might not work withouth this

gvfs-smb for support for samba shares in Nautilus

fwupd - for firmware updates from lvfs (atleast Framework pushes them through lvfs)

@inffy inffy changed the title add bolt and gvfs-smb packages add bolt, gvfs-smb and fwupd packages Aug 15, 2025
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made samba work on my system. 👍

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dhh commented Aug 22, 2025

For bolt, I think we need something like setup-fingerprint, see #782.

For fwupd, I think it also has to be tied into something for it to add value. Just installing the tool is something you might as well do on your own otherwise.

And I think gvfs-smb is a bit niche for everyone to need that. I think we should add that to the manual.

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For fwupd, I think it also has to be tied into something for it to add value. Just installing the tool is something you might as well do on your own otherwise.

We should encourage people to keep their firmware updated, especially if on hardware where firmware is updated often, e.g. Framework (;)), Lenovo, ...

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