ArxisOS

A Modern, Elegant Linux Distribution Built for Performance and Beauty

Features • Screenshots • Installation • Package Management • Building • Contributing

Overview

ArxisOS is a beautifully crafted Linux distribution based on Fedora 43, featuring the KDE Plasma 6 desktop environment. Designed with a focus on aesthetics, performance, and user experience, ArxisOS combines the stability and security of Fedora with a stunning custom visual identity.

Whether you're a developer, creative professional, or everyday user, ArxisOS provides a polished, cohesive experience right out of the box.

Features

Desktop Experience

Feature	Description
KDE Plasma 6	The latest Plasma desktop with Wayland and X11 support
PurPurDay Theme	Custom global theme with matching colors, icons, and decorations
Magna-Glassy Icons	Beautiful glassy icon theme for a modern look
Oreo Cursors	Elegant white cursor theme
Custom Plymouth	ArxisOS branded boot splash
SDDM Theme	Matching login screen with ArxisOS branding
GRUB Theme	Custom bootloader theme

System Features

Fedora 43 Base — Latest packages, cutting-edge kernel, and excellent hardware support
SELinux Enabled — Enterprise-grade security out of the box
Flatpak Ready — Access to thousands of applications via Flathub
DNF Package Manager — Fast, reliable package management
Systemd — Modern init system with excellent service management
Btrfs Support — Advanced filesystem with snapshots and compression

Pre-installed Applications

Category	Applications
Web	Firefox
Office	LibreOffice Suite
Files	Dolphin File Manager
Terminal	Konsole with custom ArxisOS profile
Text Editor	Kate
Images	Gwenview
Documents	Okular
Archive	Ark
Screenshots	Spectacle
Remote Desktop	Remmina (RDP, VNC, SPICE)
System	Plasma Discover, System Monitor

Screenshots

Boot Experience

GRUB Bootloader — Custom ArxisOS themed boot menu with sleek dark design

Desktop & Welcome Experience

ArxisOS Desktop — KDE Plasma 6 with PurPurDay theme, Welcome dialogs, and stunning cityscape wallpaper

Installation Process

Anaconda Installer — Language and keyboard layout selection with ArxisOS branding

Installation Progress — Clean, modern interface showing software installation status

System Requirements

Minimum Requirements

Component	Requirement
Processor	64-bit (x86_64) CPU, 2 GHz or faster
Memory	4 GB RAM
Storage	20 GB available disk space
Graphics	GPU with OpenGL 3.3 support
Display	1024x768 resolution

Recommended Requirements

Component	Requirement
Processor	64-bit quad-core CPU, 3 GHz or faster
Memory	8 GB RAM or more
Storage	50 GB SSD
Graphics	GPU with Vulkan support
Display	1920x1080 or higher

Installation

Download

Download the latest ArxisOS ISO from the Releases page.

Creating Bootable Media

Linux

sudo dd if=ArxisOS-1.0-x86_64.iso of=/dev/sdX bs=4M status=progress oflag=sync

Windows

Use Rufus or balenaEtcher

macOS

sudo dd if=ArxisOS-1.0-x86_64.iso of=/dev/diskN bs=4m

Installation Process

Boot from the USB/DVD
Select "Start ArxisOS" from the boot menu
Once the live desktop loads, click "Install ArxisOS" on the desktop
Follow the Anaconda installer wizard
Reboot and enjoy ArxisOS!

Live Session

The live environment includes a fully functional KDE Plasma desktop with automatic login. You can explore ArxisOS before installing.

Default User: liveuser (no password, passwordless sudo)
Session: Plasma X11

Package Management

Current: DNF (Fedora Package Manager)

ArxisOS currently uses DNF with access to Fedora 43 repositories:

# Update system
sudo dnf upgrade

# Install a package
sudo dnf install package-name

# Search for packages
dnf search keyword

# Remove a package
sudo dnf remove package-name

Flatpak

Flatpak is pre-installed for sandboxed applications:

# Add Flathub repository
flatpak remote-add --if-not-exists flathub https://flathub.org/repo/flathub.flatpakrepo

# Install an application
flatpak install flathub org.application.Name

# Run a Flatpak application
flatpak run org.application.Name

ApM — Arxis Package Manager

Coming Soon

We are developing ApM (Arxis Package Manager) — a next-generation package manager designed specifically for ArxisOS. Inspired by the simplicity and power of Arch Linux's pacman and AUR, ApM will provide:

Feature	Description
Native `.apm` Packages	Lightweight, efficient package format designed for ArxisOS
RPM Compatibility	Seamless installation of Fedora/RHEL `.rpm` packages
ApR Repository	Community-driven package repository (like Arch's AUR)
APMBUILD System	Simple, readable build scripts for package creation
Built in Rust	Blazing-fast performance with parallel downloads

Want to learn more? Check out the ApM Documentation for detailed information on package format, CLI usage, building packages, the ApR repository system, and RPM compatibility.

Building ArxisOS

Prerequisites

Fedora 43 or compatible system
osbuild-composer for image building
Root/sudo access
~50GB free disk space

Build Process

Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/arxisos/arxisos-build.git
cd arxisos-build

Start osbuild-composer:

sudo systemctl start osbuild-composer.socket

Build the base ISO:
```
./scripts/build-iso.sh --wait
```

Apply ArxisOS branding:

sudo ./scripts/apply-composer-branding.sh <base-iso> ArxisOS-1.0-x86_64.iso

Project Structure

arxisos-build/
├── blueprints/           # osbuild-composer blueprints
│   └── arxisos-kde.toml  # Main KDE Plasma blueprint
├── branding/             # Visual assets
│   ├── logos/            # ArxisOS logos and icons
│   ├── wallpapers/       # Desktop wallpapers
│   ├── plymouth/         # Boot splash theme
│   ├── grub/             # Bootloader theme
│   ├── sddm/             # Login manager theme
│   ├── plasma-themes/    # KDE Plasma themes
│   ├── icons/            # Icon themes
│   └── cursors/          # Cursor themes
├── scripts/              # Build and branding scripts
│   ├── build-iso.sh      # ISO build script
│   └── apply-composer-branding.sh  # Branding application
├── Screenshots/          # OS screenshots for documentation
├── PLASMA-CONFIGS/       # KDE configuration files
├── Skel/                 # User skeleton files
├── APM.md                # ApM Package Manager documentation
└── README.md             # This file

Customization

Changing Themes

ArxisOS uses KDE Plasma's standard theming system:

Open System Settings
Navigate to Appearance
Customize:
- Global Theme — Overall look and feel
- Plasma Style — Panel and widget appearance
- Colors — System color scheme
- Window Decorations — Titlebar style
- Icons — Icon theme
- Cursors — Mouse cursor theme

Wallpapers

Default wallpapers are located in /usr/share/wallpapers/ArxisOS/.

To add custom wallpapers, place them in ~/.local/share/wallpapers/.

Troubleshooting

Boot Issues

Black screen after boot:

Try booting with the "Basic Graphics" option
Add nomodeset to kernel parameters

Plymouth not showing:

Ensure rhgb quiet are in kernel parameters
Rebuild initramfs: sudo dracut -f

Display Issues

Wrong resolution:

Open System Settings → Display and Monitor
Configure your display settings

Wayland issues:

Log out and select "Plasma (X11)" from the session menu

Package Issues

DNF slow:

sudo dnf makecache

Broken dependencies:

sudo dnf distro-sync

Contributing

We welcome contributions to ArxisOS! Here's how you can help:

Reporting Issues

Use the GitHub Issues page
Include system information: fastfetch or inxi -F
Provide steps to reproduce the issue

Development

Fork the repository
Create a feature branch: git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature
Commit your changes: git commit -m 'Add amazing feature'
Push to the branch: git push origin feature/amazing-feature
Open a Pull Request

Areas of Contribution

Theming — Improve or create new visual themes
Documentation — Help improve docs and guides
Testing — Test on different hardware configurations
Translations — Help translate ArxisOS
ApM Development — Contribute to the package manager

Roadmap

Version 1.0 (Current)

Version 1.1 (Planned)

ApM package manager (alpha)
ArxisOS Welcome application
Additional wallpapers
Improved installer experience

Version 2.0 (Future)

ApM package manager (stable)
ApR community repository
ArxisOS-specific applications
ARM64 support

Credits

Developer

Brad Heffernan — Creator and Lead Developer

Acknowledgments

Fedora Project — Base distribution
KDE Community — Plasma desktop environment
PurPurDay Theme — Original theme inspiration
All open-source contributors whose work makes ArxisOS possible

License

ArxisOS is distributed under the GNU General Public License v3.0.

See LICENSE for more information.

Links

Website: https://arxisos.com
Documentation: https://docs.arxisos.com
Support: https://support.arxisos.com
GitHub: https://github.com/arxisos

ArxisOS — Where Beauty Meets Performance

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ArxisOS

Overview

Features

Desktop Experience

System Features

Pre-installed Applications

Screenshots

Boot Experience

Desktop & Welcome Experience

Installation Process

System Requirements

Minimum Requirements

Recommended Requirements

Installation

Download

Creating Bootable Media

Linux

Windows

macOS

Installation Process

Live Session

Package Management

Current: DNF (Fedora Package Manager)

Flatpak

ApM — Arxis Package Manager

Coming Soon

Building ArxisOS

Prerequisites

Build Process

Project Structure

Customization

Changing Themes

Wallpapers

Troubleshooting

Boot Issues

Display Issues

Package Issues

Contributing

Reporting Issues

Development

Areas of Contribution

Roadmap

Version 1.0 (Current)

Version 1.1 (Planned)

Version 2.0 (Future)

Credits

Developer

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License

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