CalinixOS is an Arch-based Linux Distribution made especially for THE Power User
This is the Github Repository for the CalinixOS ISO
We try to make our OS as optimized as we can for low end hardware. We believe in the statement "Your Hardware Can't Judge Your Ability"
We want your workflow to be as smooth and flawless as possible, hence we build our desktop focusing on keeping stuff keyboard-centric, fast and efficient enough to help you work quickly.
"If a diamond can't attract, It's worthless" When we also believe in powerful desktops, we equally believe in polished, beautiful frontend that make your eyes fall in love. If your desktop looks good, you work more efficiently and pleasantly.
Currently we need more developers! You can find the contributing guidelines in CONTRIBUTING.MD
- AUR Packaging
- Plymouth Themes
- System Bash Scripting
- Someone who can integrate chaotic-aur with calinix Out of the Box
- Marketing
Currently we are working on external applications, as we have nearly completed the iso part. Looking forward to Plymouth integration.
- Why do I make this distribution?
- For fun, learning and as a hobby. I like making distributions. But yeah it has some other reasons too. Currently it's a hobby project. I've seen people getting scared of the keyboard and all, while some others just wanna settle on some keyboard-centric distribution/OS by default. Calinix is for both of the users. It has a Desktop Environment-like interface with the poweer and taste of a window manager. Less bloat, Less weight, More Efficiency, More Beauty.
- Why should I use Linux if I have windows or Mac already?
- Well there are tons and tons of reasons for that. There are many articles like itsfoss's linux vs mac and linux vs windows. Main reasons being that Linux is free and open source, flexible and lightweight. It does not have any code hidden from you which could be used to exploit your user data.
- Why not just Arch?
- Calinix is based on pure Arch Linux with no custom package control, making your distribution rolling release, reliable and have infinite possibilities. But why not just Arch instead? Cuz Calinix doesn't carry the hassle of installing Arch, saves your time, gives you a wm-powered desktop with Calinix Software. It's preconfigured according to a power user's needs with power tools nbuild
- Can I join the developer team?
- Sure. We heartily welcome you. Join our discord to stay in touch with other developers and discuss development there. You should read the contributing guidelines.
- How can I contact developers?
- Join our discord server for any support or talking to developers or gossiping with others.
- How much resources does this take?
- In our VMs it has recorded a usage of 600mb RAM only with Alacritty open. It's a very light distribution suitable for even computers with 2GB RAM. It's minimal to CPU too. Your dual cores can handle it easy.
Need more questions in the list? Mail us at arghyasarkar.nolan@gmail.com or join our discord server
You can try out Calinix Alpha 5-3c pre-release as of now.
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Download the ISO
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Burn the ISO to a USB Stick with tools like Etcher, Rufus or Ventoy
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Boot through the USB
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When you reach the login screen, log in through the user
calinixwith passwordcalinix -
You can install calinix by opening the terminal (Super+X) and running
sudo calamares. Entercalinixas the password. -
Proceed to install the system like you do in calamares
NOTE: CalinixOS Uses Picom as compositor which doesn't quite go well in a VMs.
- After booting the OS, you will notice a pretty laggy performance due to picom. To avoid this, launch the terminal (Super+X) and run
killall picom. Your performance should be boosted. For continuity in similar performance, disable picom to start up by unchecking the lineawful.util.spawn_with_shell("picom &")in~/.config/awesome/rc.lua