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@Techrefreshing Techrefreshing released this 03 Sep 11:48
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TechRefreshing Linux 1.0

The first stable release of TechRefreshing Linux is now available.

TechRefreshing Linux is a beginner-friendly Debian 13-based desktop distribution featuring KDE Plasma 6, a polished macOS-inspired interface, a graphical installer, and useful applications ready for everyday work.

Download

ISO download:
https://sourceforge.net/projects/tr-linux/files/1.0/tr-linux-1.0-amd64.iso/download

SHA-256 checksum:
https://sourceforge.net/projects/tr-linux/files/1.0/tr-linux-1.0-amd64.iso.sha256/download

All release files:
https://sourceforge.net/projects/tr-linux/files/1.0/

Highlights

  • Debian 13 Stable foundation
  • KDE Plasma 6 desktop
  • macOS-inspired top panel and centered dock
  • Calamares graphical installer
  • Custom TechRefreshing branding
  • Custom welcome, recovery and diagnostic tools
  • APT and Flatpak application support
  • Firefox ESR, LibreOffice, VLC, Thunderbird and GIMP
  • Windows dual-boot detection
  • No mandatory TechRefreshing telemetry

System requirements

  • 64-bit Intel or AMD processor
  • 4 GB RAM minimum; 8 GB recommended
  • 25 GB available storage minimum
  • 1024 × 768 display or higher
  • 4 GB or larger USB drive
  • Internet connection recommended

Installation

  1. Download the ISO and checksum file.
  2. Verify the ISO checksum.
  3. Write the ISO to a USB drive using Rufus, Ventoy, Etcher or a similar application.
  4. Boot the computer from the USB drive.
  5. Test the live environment if desired.
  6. Open Install TechRefreshing Linux and follow the instructions.

Back up important files before installation. Selecting or formatting the wrong disk or partition can result in permanent data loss.

Dual-boot information

When installing alongside Windows:

  • Back up Windows and save the BitLocker recovery key, if applicable.
  • Disable Windows Fast Startup before installation.
  • Boot Windows and the installer using the same firmware mode, preferably UEFI.
  • Confirm all partitions carefully before applying installation changes.

If Windows does not appear in the boot menu after installation, start TechRefreshing Linux and run:

sudo update-grub

Verification

Compare the SHA-256 value of the downloaded ISO with the value supplied in tr-linux-1.0-amd64.iso.sha256.

Windows PowerShell:

Get-FileHash .\tr-linux-1.0-amd64.iso -Algorithm SHA256

Linux:

sha256sum tr-linux-1.0-amd64.iso

Do not install from an incomplete or mismatched download.

Documentation and support

Project website: https://techrefreshing.com/
Source code: https://github.com/Techrefreshing/TR-Linux
Bug reports: https://github.com/Techrefreshing/TR-Linux/issues

Legal notice

TechRefreshing Linux is an independent project based on Debian. It is not produced, endorsed or supported by the Debian Project.

The TR Linux build scripts and configuration are distributed under the GNU General Public License version 3. Individual bundled packages remain under their respective licenses.

TechRefreshing Linux is supplied without warranty. Review the documentation and back up your data before installation.

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