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🎮🐧 REG Linux

Immutable Linux for Retro Gaming — Lightweight. Fast. Open.


🐧 What is REG Linux?

REG Linux (Retro Emulation Gaming Linux) is a next-generation immutable operating system built for retro gaming, handheld consoles, single-board computers, and mini PCs.

It’s a lightweight, open, and reproducible Linux platform made to deliver the best retro experience on a wide variety of hardware — from low-power ARM devices to modern x86 systems.


⚡ Key Features

  • 🧱 Immutable base system — stable, safe, and update-friendly
  • 🕹️ Retro-first environment — optimized emulators, auto controller detection, instant resume
  • 🧩 Lightweight & fast — minimal footprint, tuned build pipelines
  • 🔧 Modular user space/userdata for saves, settings, and packages
  • 🧠 Multi-architecture support — ARM (32/64), RISC-V 64, and x86_64
  • 🧰 Fully open source — transparent build system and clean codebase

🧭 Supported Platforms

REG Linux runs on a wide variety of open devices:

  • Single Board Computers: Raspberry Pi 4, Orange Pi 5, Radxa Zero 3, NanoPi R6S, and more
  • Handhelds: Anbernic RG35XX / RG40XX, Miyoo A30, Retroid Flip 2, Powkiddy X55 …
  • Mini PCs & Desktops: x86_64, AMD, and Intel-based systems

🖱️ See ready-to-flash images and supported targets at
👉 reglinux.org/download


🧩 Public Projects

Repository Description
REG-Linux Core build system and OS definition
reglinux-scripts Tools, packaging helpers, and image generation utilities
reglinux-system Base overlays, configuration, and runtime setup
reglinux-docs Documentation, changelogs, and developer guides

(More repositories will become public as the ecosystem grows.)


🧑‍💻 Contribute

You can help improve REG Linux by porting devices, optimizing performance, or writing docs.

git clone https://github.com/REG-Linux/REG-Linux.git
cd REG-Linux
make h700-build

📖 Documentation: wiki.reglinux.org


💬 Community

  • 🌐 Website → reglinux.org
  • 📘 Wiki → wiki.reglinux.org
  • 🐛 GitHub Issues → per-repository issue trackers
  • 💬 Discord → coming soon

📜 License

REG Linux and its components are released under open-source licenses (GPL-2.0, MIT, or similar).
Check each repository for license details.


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🐧 REG Linux — Fast. Minimal. Immutable. Made for Retro Gaming.

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  1. REG-rescue REG-rescue Public

    Rescue rootfs for REG-linux

    Shell 2

  2. REG-Linux REG-Linux Public

    Retro Emulation Gaming Linux immutable OS

    Python 21 13

  3. buildroot buildroot Public

    Makefile 1

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