Alter Linux - Arch Linux-derived OS made in Japan aimed at anyone to use

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〈Overview〉

Alter Linux is a new OS developed based on Arch Linux.
Check the project board for the latest status of Alter Linux.
Please see the official website for information on announcements and bugs for users.

Xfce

Lxde

Cinnamon

〈Feature〉

• You can install the already built Arch Linux environment with GUI
• We release not only 64bit but also 32bit version.
• The 32-bit version does not require PAE (Physical Address Extension).
• Adopt ZEN kernel by default
• Equipped with sophisticated UI, themes and icons
• You can use the syntax of apt with aptpac
• Easy development of derived OS by framework based on archiso

〈Download〉

The image file can be downloaded from the official website.
We are looking for a mirror server provider for repositories and image file distribution.
If you would like us to provide a mirror please contact the developer's Twitter.

〈Branch〉

These are a list of major branches. Other branches are temporary or used for specific purposes.

master	stable	dev-stable	dev	alteriso-3-mainline
Most stable. Bug fixes may be delayed.	Release candidate. Most bugs have been fixed.	It is updated regularly. Relatively stable, with the latest features and fixes. *	Always updated. There may be many issues left.	Next-generation AlterISO and new desktop environment are being developed.

〈About opinion and impression〉

If Alter Linux doesn't start, is hard to use, or has any software you want installed by default, feel free to post it to Issues.
We are soliciting opinions from various users to make Alter Linux better.

〈When submitting a bug report or pull request〉

Be sure to read CONTRIBUTING.md.

〈Documents〉

Some documents may have outdated information or only some languages.
All documentation can be found in docs.
If you find a typographical error or a notation that isn't the case, please report it on Issues.

• Build Alter Linux
• About the source code of your own package
• Channel specifications
• Notes on package list
• How to build on Docker
• How to add a new kernel
• About build configuration file

〈If you cannot start〉

You can disable the boot animation and boot to see the logs.
Boot from the disk and select Boot Alter Linux without boot splash (x86_64).
In addition, please write down the situation and model name here, and report it to the developer.

〈About FascodeNetwork and developers〉

Fascode Network is a creative team mainly composed of students.
We are developing Alter Linux and SereneLinux.

Official Twitter account

Developer Twitter account