Add comments, README, and fix security/robustness issues

- Replace eval with getent passwd to prevent command injection - Use dpkg -s for precise FUSE package detection - Add set -o pipefail - Fix LD_LIBRARY_PATH trailing colon - Use cp -a instead of mv glob for AppImage extraction - Add error checks in fallback path - Use chmod u+rwX,go+rX instead of 774 Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.6 (1M context) <noreply@anthropic.com>
2026-03-28 12:40:06 +00:00 · 2026-03-28 12:40:06 +00:00 · 2e0d062f0e
commit 2e0d062f0e
parent 3ed533f89c
2 changed files with 192 additions and 20 deletions
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@ -0,0 +1,113 @@
+# DaVinci Resolve - Pop!_OS
+
+Install [DaVinci Resolve](https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve) on Pop!_OS 24.04 with automatic dependency installation and library conflict resolution.
+
+## Requirements
+
+- **OS**: Pop!_OS 24.04
+- **DaVinci Resolve ZIP**: Downloaded from [blackmagicdesign.com](https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve) to `~/Downloads/`
+
+## Quick Start
+
+1. **Download DaVinci Resolve** from [blackmagicdesign.com](https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve)
+   - Choose **Linux** and download the ZIP file
+   - Save to `~/Downloads/`
+
+2. **Run the installer**:
+```bash
+git clone https://github.com/28allday/DaVinci-Resolve-PopOS.git
+cd DaVinci-Resolve-PopOS
+chmod +x popDR.sh
+./popDR.sh
+```
+
+## What It Does
+
+### 1. Installs FUSE Libraries
+
+The Resolve installer needs FUSE to mount itself. If FUSE isn't available, the script falls back to manual extraction.
+
+| Package | Purpose |
+|---------|---------|
+| `fuse` | FUSE kernel module and mount tools |
+| `libfuse2` | Userspace library for AppImage support |
+
+### 2. Installs Qt5 Libraries
+
+Resolve's UI is built with Qt5. Pop!_OS uses GTK (COSMIC/GNOME) so Qt5 may not be present.
+
+| Package | Purpose |
+|---------|---------|
+| `qtbase5-dev` + tools | Qt5 core framework |
+| `libqt5core5a`, `libqt5gui5`, `libqt5widgets5` | Qt5 runtime |
+| `libxrender1`, `libxrandr2`, `libxi6` | X11 extensions |
+| `qtwayland5` | Wayland support |
+
+### 3. Extracts and Installs Resolve
+
+- Finds the ZIP in `~/Downloads/`
+- Tries running the installer with FUSE
+- Falls back to `--appimage-extract` if FUSE doesn't work
+- Installs to `/opt/resolve`
+
+### 4. Resolves Library Conflicts
+
+| Library | Action | Why |
+|---------|--------|-----|
+| `libgio-2.0.so` | Moved to `not_used/` | Bundled version conflicts with system |
+| `libgmodule-2.0.so` | Moved to `not_used/` | Bundled version conflicts with system |
+| `libglib-2.0.so.0` | Replaced with system copy | Stable C ABI, safe to swap |
+
+### 5. Cleans Up
+
+Removes temporary extraction files. The application stays at `/opt/resolve`.
+
+## Pop!_OS Advantages
+
+Pop!_OS is one of the easier distros for Resolve because:
+- The **NVIDIA ISO** comes with proprietary drivers pre-configured
+- Ubuntu-based, so most Resolve dependencies are readily available
+- System76's hardware support means GPU drivers are well-tested
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+### Resolve won't start
+
+- Launch from terminal: `/opt/resolve/bin/resolve`
+- Check GPU drivers: `nvidia-smi` (NVIDIA) or `glxinfo | grep renderer` (AMD)
+
+### Qt plugin errors
+
+```bash
+export QT_QPA_PLATFORM_PLUGIN_PATH=/usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/qt5/plugins/platforms
+/opt/resolve/bin/resolve
+```
+
+### FUSE errors during installation
+
+The script handles this automatically with `--appimage-extract` fallback. No action needed.
+
+## Updating Resolve
+
+Download the new ZIP and run the script again:
+```bash
+./popDR.sh
+```
+
+## Uninstalling
+
+```bash
+sudo rm -rf /opt/resolve
+sudo rm -f /usr/share/applications/DaVinciResolve.desktop
+rm -f ~/.local/share/applications/DaVinciResolve.desktop
+rm -rf ~/.local/share/DaVinciResolve
+```
+
+## Credits
+
+- [System76](https://system76.com/) - Pop!_OS
+- [Blackmagic Design](https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/) - DaVinci Resolve
+
+## License
+
+This project is provided as-is.
--- a/popDR.sh
+++ b/popDR.sh
@ -1,19 +1,51 @@
 #!/bin/bash
+# ==============================================================================
+# DaVinci Resolve Installer for Pop!_OS 24.04
+#
+# DaVinci Resolve is a professional video editing suite by Blackmagic Design.
+# This script automates the installation on Pop!_OS 24.04, handling:
+#   - FUSE library installation (needed for the AppImage-style installer)
+#   - Qt5 library installation (Resolve's UI depends on Qt5)
+#   - ZIP extraction and installer execution
+#   - Fallback AppImage extraction if FUSE isn't working
+#   - Library conflict resolution (bundled glib/gio vs system versions)
+#
+# Pop!_OS is Ubuntu-based, so this script uses apt for package management.
+# Pop!_OS ships with NVIDIA drivers pre-configured on the NVIDIA ISO,
+# making it one of the easier distros for Resolve.
+#
+# Prerequisites:
+#   - Pop!_OS 24.04
+#   - DaVinci Resolve Linux ZIP downloaded to ~/Downloads/
+#     (download from https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve)
+#   - Internet connection (for installing packages)
+#
+# Usage:
+#   chmod +x popDR.sh
+#   ./popDR.sh
+# ==============================================================================

-# Script to Install DaVinci Resolve on Pop!_OS 24.04
+set -eo pipefail  # Exit on error; catch pipe failures

-set -e  # Exit on any error
-
-# Variables
+# Resolve the real user even when running with sudo. logname returns the
+# user who originally logged in, not "root". getent passwd safely looks up
+# the home directory without eval (which has injection risks).
 ACTIVE_USER=$(logname)
-HOME_DIR=$(eval echo "~$ACTIVE_USER")
+HOME_DIR=$(getent passwd "$ACTIVE_USER" | cut -d: -f6)
 DOWNLOADS_DIR="$HOME_DIR/Downloads"
 EXTRACTION_DIR="/opt/resolve"
 ZIP_FILE_PATTERN="DaVinci_Resolve_*.zip"

-# Step 1: Ensure FUSE and libfuse.so.2 are Installed
+# ==================== Step 1: FUSE Libraries ====================
+#
+# The Resolve .run installer is an AppImage-style archive that uses FUSE
+# to mount itself. Pop!_OS doesn't always have FUSE installed by default.
+#   - fuse:     FUSE kernel module and mount tools
+#   - libfuse2: Userspace library (libfuse.so.2) for AppImage support
+#
+# If FUSE doesn't work, the script falls back to --appimage-extract later.
 echo "Checking for FUSE and libfuse.so.2..."
-if ! dpkg -l | grep -q fuse; then
+if ! dpkg -s fuse libfuse2 >/dev/null 2>&1; then
    echo "Installing FUSE..."
    sudo apt update
    sudo apt install -y fuse libfuse2
@ -24,12 +56,19 @@ if [ ! -f /lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/libfuse.so.2 ]; then
    sudo apt install -y libfuse2
 fi

-# Step 2: Install Required Qt Libraries
+# ==================== Step 2: Qt5 Libraries ====================
+#
+# DaVinci Resolve's UI is built with Qt5. Pop!_OS uses GTK (COSMIC/GNOME)
+# so Qt5 libraries may not be present. These packages provide the core
+# Qt5 framework, X11 rendering extensions, and Wayland support.
 echo "Installing required Qt libraries..."
 sudo apt install -y qtbase5-dev qtchooser qt5-qmake qtbase5-dev-tools libqt5core5a libqt5gui5 libqt5widgets5 libqt5network5 libqt5dbus5 \
 libxrender1 libxrandr2 libxi6 libxkbcommon-x11-0 libxcb-xinerama0 libxcb-xfixes0 qtwayland5 libxcb-glx0 libxcb-util1

-# Step 3: Navigate to Downloads Directory
+# ==================== Step 3: Find the ZIP ====================
+#
+# The user must download the Resolve ZIP manually from Blackmagic's website
+# (registration form required). We look for it in ~/Downloads/.
 echo "Navigating to Downloads directory..."
 if [ ! -d "$DOWNLOADS_DIR" ]; then
    echo "Error: Downloads directory not found at $DOWNLOADS_DIR."
@ -37,7 +76,10 @@ if [ ! -d "$DOWNLOADS_DIR" ]; then
 fi
 cd "$DOWNLOADS_DIR"

-# Step 4: Extract DaVinci Resolve ZIP File
+# ==================== Step 4: Extract ZIP ====================
+#
+# The download is a ZIP containing a .run file (self-extracting installer).
+# We extract it to a temporary DaVinci_Resolve/ directory.
 echo "Extracting DaVinci Resolve installer..."
 ZIP_FILE=$(find . -maxdepth 1 -type f -name "$ZIP_FILE_PATTERN" | head -n 1)
 if [ -z "$ZIP_FILE" ]; then
@ -47,9 +89,15 @@ fi

 unzip -o "$ZIP_FILE" -d DaVinci_Resolve/
 chown -R "$ACTIVE_USER:$ACTIVE_USER" DaVinci_Resolve
-chmod -R 774 DaVinci_Resolve
+chmod -R u+rwX,go+rX DaVinci_Resolve

-# Step 5: Run the Installer or Extract AppImage
+# ==================== Step 5: Run Installer ====================
+#
+# The .run file is an AppImage-style self-extracting archive. We try:
+#   1. Run it with FUSE (SKIP_PACKAGE_CHECK=1 bypasses distro check)
+#   2. Fall back to --appimage-extract if FUSE fails
+#
+# Qt environment variables tell the installer where to find platform plugins.
 echo "Running the DaVinci Resolve installer..."
 cd DaVinci_Resolve
 INSTALLER_FILE=$(find . -type f -name "DaVinci_Resolve_*.run" | head -n 1)
@ -60,22 +108,31 @@ fi

 chmod +x "$INSTALLER_FILE"

-# Set Qt platform plugin path and debug settings
+# Tell Qt where to find platform plugins so the installer GUI can render.
 export QT_DEBUG_PLUGINS=1
 export QT_QPA_PLATFORM_PLUGIN_PATH=/usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/qt5/plugins/platforms
 export QT_PLUGIN_PATH=/usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/qt5/plugins
-export LD_LIBRARY_PATH=/usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu:$LD_LIBRARY_PATH
+export LD_LIBRARY_PATH=/usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu${LD_LIBRARY_PATH:+:$LD_LIBRARY_PATH}

-# Attempt to run the installer with FUSE; fallback to extraction
+# Try FUSE-based install first, fall back to manual extraction
 if ! SKIP_PACKAGE_CHECK=1 ./"$INSTALLER_FILE" -a; then
    echo "FUSE is not functional. Extracting AppImage contents..."
+    ./"$INSTALLER_FILE" --appimage-extract || { echo "Error: AppImage extraction failed"; exit 1; }
+    if [ ! -d "squashfs-root" ] || [ -z "$(ls -A squashfs-root)" ]; then
+        echo "Error: Extraction produced empty directory"; exit 1
+    fi
    sudo mkdir -p "$EXTRACTION_DIR"
-    ./"$INSTALLER_FILE" --appimage-extract
-    sudo mv squashfs-root/* "$EXTRACTION_DIR/"
+    sudo cp -a squashfs-root/. "$EXTRACTION_DIR/"
    sudo chown -R root:root "$EXTRACTION_DIR"
+    rm -rf squashfs-root
 fi

-# Step 6: Resolve Library Conflicts
+# ==================== Step 6: Library Conflict Resolution ====================
+#
+# Resolve bundles old versions of glib/gio libraries that conflict with
+# Pop!_OS's newer system versions. Moving them aside and using the system's
+# glib fixes crashes and "symbol not found" errors. This is safe because
+# glib has a very stable C ABI — newer versions are backwards-compatible.
 echo "Resolving library conflicts..."
 if [ -d "$EXTRACTION_DIR/libs" ]; then
    cd "$EXTRACTION_DIR/libs"
@ -83,7 +140,6 @@ if [ -d "$EXTRACTION_DIR/libs" ]; then
    sudo mv libgio* not_used || true
    sudo mv libgmodule* not_used || true

-    # Replace with system versions
    if [ -f /usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/libglib-2.0.so.0 ]; then
        sudo cp /usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/libglib-2.0.so.0 "$EXTRACTION_DIR/libs/"
    else
@ -93,7 +149,10 @@ else
    echo "Error: Installation directory $EXTRACTION_DIR/libs not found. Skipping library conflict resolution."
 fi

-# Step 7: Cleanup
+# ==================== Step 7: Cleanup ====================
+#
+# Remove the temporary extraction directory from ~/Downloads/.
+# The installed application stays at /opt/resolve.
 echo "Cleaning up installation files..."
 cd "$DOWNLOADS_DIR"
 rm -rf DaVinci_Resolve