BoredOS Download
Nightly Build
While we do not provide releases, we provide automated nightly ISO builds. Although we recommend you build it from source.
| File | Description | Download Link |
|---|---|---|
| boredos.iso | Automated Nightly ISO Build | Download ISO |
Minimum Requirements
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Processor | 64-bit x86 CPU (x86-64 / AMD64) (>2019 CPU's might have issues) |
| Memory (RAM) | 1 GB minimum during install (2 GB recommended; installed systems idle at ~40 MB) |
| Storage | 1 GB available storage (SATA / AHCI / IDE) |
| Graphics | Standard VGA / VESA compatible display adapter |
| Firmware | BIOS or UEFI |
| Network (Optional) | Intel e1000, Realtek RTL8139/RTL8111, or VirtIO-net |
| Emulators / Hypervisors | QEMU, VirtualBox, VMware, or bare metal |
Installation
You can easily write BoredOS to a USB drive using utilities such as dd, Ventoy, or Rufus.
After flashing the .iso file to a USB drive, boot from it via your BIOS or UEFI.
Once booted into BoredOS, run boredos-install to start the installation.
Running in QEMU
You can use QEMU to test BoredOS in a virtual machine before installing to hardware. You can launch it using the Makefile run scripts.
Documentation & Guides
For complete guides, configuration steps, package management details, and system internals, refer to the official BoredOS Documentation.