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Today is the best day for you to switch to AnduinOS
AnduinOS is a custom Ubuntu-based Linux distribution that offers a familiar and easy-to-use experience for anyone moving to Linux.
v2.0.2
Reasons
Why choose AnduinOS?
Smaller image, friendly interface, unbeatable performance, safe and secure.
Ready to use
The ISO is just 2.54 GB in size. Similar to Ubuntu, it is simple to install and can meet your daily needs without additional configuration or complicated operations.
Friendly interface
The GNOME-based desktop environment have beautiful interfaces and human-computer interactions that fit user habits, allowing you to quickly get started with AnduinOS without too much learning cost.
Root and privacy
Privacy is no longer optional. It's essential. AnduinOS is designed to gather nothing from you. We don't track you. We don't profile you. We don't target you. You remain anonymous to the system.
Ecological perfection
AnduinOS is based on Ubuntu's package base. It's compatible with most of the apt packages from Ubuntu. It's a perfect combination of experience and ecology.
Open Source
AnduinOS is an open-source project. Following the GPL-v3 license, you can view the source code, modify it, and redistribute it. It's free and will always be free.
Containerized
Graphical applications are installed via Flatpak, and keep themselves separate from the base system (Since 1.3). They also allow for fine-grained control over their permissions.
Versions
Choose your AnduinOS version
AnduinOS is available in two version branches: LTS and Standard. The LTS version is recommended for users need a stable long-term support, while the Standard version is recommended for users with newer devices and want to explore the latest features.
Migration guides and tips for users coming from AnduinOS 1.x.
Resolute Raccoon
2.0
LTS
Recommended
Includes:
- Support till Apr 2031
- Gnome 50
- Ubuntu 26.04 packages
- Linux kernel 7.0
- Released on 2026.06.30
- Latest version 2.0.2
- Custom branding
- Cluster management
- Rapid deployment
- 7×24 on-call support
- Kiosk device customization
- Private package repository
Usage
With AnduinOS, you can do more
Everything you do on Ubuntu, you can do it on AnduinOS. You can use it as a daily operating system, a development environment, a server, or a learning tool. It's up to you.
Browsing
Gaming With Steam
Build
Work
Serve
Editing
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Built on a rock-solid foundation. Designed for everyone.
Familiar UX 2.54 GB Live Boot LTS Support Without Snap Free Software NVIDIA Graphics Support Secure Boot Ubuntu Base Wayland Ready HDR Support ARM64 Support Edge AI Declarative Built
| Release Date | 2026-06-30 |
| End of Support | April 2031 |
| Image Size | 2.54 GB |
| Linux Kernel | 7.0.0 |
| Desktop Environment | GNOME 50 |
| Display Server | Wayland |
| UI Toolkit | GTK4 |
| Package Manager | apt |
| Package Format | deb + Flatpak |
| Architecture | x86_64 / ARM64 |
| Init System | systemd |
| Default Filesystem | ext4 |
| Memory Compression | ZRAM |
| Default Browser | Firefox |
| Architecture | x86_64 / ARM64 |
| Firmware | UEFI or BIOS |
| Processor | 2 GHz |
| RAM | 4 GB |
| Disk Space | 20 GB |
| Screen | 1024 × 768 |
| Ports | USB or DVD |
| Architecture | x86_64 / ARM64 |
| Firmware | UEFI with Secure Boot |
| Processor | 2.5 GHz quad-core |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Disk Space | 50 GB |
| Screen | 2560 × 1440 27 inch |
| Internet | Internet access |
Compatible with most x86 PCs and ARM64 UEFI devices.
The Ultimate Swiss Army Knife
Your Entire PC.
In Your Pocket.
Burn our ultra-compact 2.54 GB ISO to any USB drive and carry a complete, modern Linux workstation on your keychain. Boot into a fully hardware-accelerated desktop in just 10 seconds.
Persistent on USB Multi-language Ready No Installation Needed
The Rescuer
Disk corrupted? Forgot your password? Boot AnduinOS in seconds to instantly browse the web, recover your files, and securely extract your crucial data.
The Showroom
Select Persistent Mode to save your apps and files to the USB. Plug it into any machine to present your perfectly tailored environment, shortcuts, and Fluent UI.
A Universe of Applications at Your Fingertips.
Most of the software you rely on runs perfectly on AnduinOS, alongside thousands of powerful, free, and open-source alternatives. AnduinOS provides instant, integrated access to the massive libraries of Flatpak and Ubuntu, making your perfect workflow just a click away. Start exploring on Flathub now
AI-Native Environment
Premier
AI Tool Environment
Built for the era of large models. Native Shell, native Docker, and an unrestrained Python experience.
First-class Python
Natively pre-installed, system-level integration, out-of-the-box.
Native Shell Experience
Zsh, PowerShell, Bash - Seamlessly compatible with all dotfiles
Ubuntu
The base environment AI knows best
Unsigned
No execution signing or modification restrictions
AI Fix
Use natural language AI to automatically fix system and environment issues
Reviews
What users are saying
Here's what some of our 2000+ users have to say about working with AnduinOS.
All-in-Latest
Developer's Dream, AI's Ideal.
Bleeding-edge kernel, toolchains, and drivers — all pre-configured, zero friction. No Snap, no legacy dead weight, no compromises.
Developer's Dream
All languages. One OS. Zero setup.
developer@anduinos ~
$ sudo apt install build-essential cargo python3-pip
Reading package lists... Done. 0 upgraded, 142 newly installed.
$ cat data.csv | python3 analyze.py | cargo run -- plot
⚡ Python → Rust → PNG. One pipe. Zero RPC.
$ g++ -std=c++20 -O3 daemon.cpp -o daemon
$ bash deploy.sh && ./daemon &
C++ daemon + Bash orchestration. 3 seconds flat.
$ docker compose up -d
✓ Containerized. Portable. Done.
C++ gcc 15 🦀 Rust 1.92 🐍 Python 3.14 🔵 Go ⚡ Zig ☕ Java 🔮 Kotlin PHP 💎 Ruby 🌙 Lua Node.js 🔷 TypeScript λ Haskell .NET 10 CUDA 🐍 Anaconda 📊 R Docker 🐘 PostgreSQL 🔴 Redis 🟢 NGINX Git GNU Bash
Ideal Toolset
Modern infrastructure. Dual architecture. Production ready.
ARM64 + AMD64
x86_64 + ARM64. Two ISOs. One experience.
Secure Boot
Signed kernel & drivers. No MOK enrollment nightmares.
GTK4 + libadwaita
Modern, responsive, GPU-accelerated. No legacy GTK3 cruft.
KVM + Docker
Native virtualization. Containers without a VM inside a VM.
Wayland + HDR
Pure Wayland. No X11 fallback. HDR out of the box.
Edge AI
sudo apt install anduinos-why-ai — local LLM, one command away.
AI agents can SSH in, install packages, edit configs, and debug — natively. No API wrappers. No sandboxed filesystem. Just real Linux.
Windows Central
...it's pretty spectacular. It's also quite possibly one of the friendliest Linux distros I've tried when it comes to folks who may well be moving over from Windows.
ZDNet
In fact, this is one of those "set-it-and-forget-it" distributions that makes using Linux a delight. It's intuitive, simple to use, and well-designed.
BetaNews
The OS continues to focus on ease of use, especially for those users moving over from Windows.
Neowin
Linux stands as a good option to keep computers running, and if you want something that looks similar to Windows, then AnduinOS is worth checking out.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Here are some of the answers you might be looking for.
Yes, AnduinOS is free to use. It is an open-source project that follows the GPL-v3 license. You can view the source code, modify it, and redistribute it. It's free and will always be free.
AnduinOS is based on Ubuntu's package base. Any software that runs on Ubuntu that can run on AnduinOS. You can run a variety of applications, including but not limited to: Linux apps, web apps, and even Windows apps using Wine.
AnduinOS uses Flatpak and Apkg to manage graphical applications. Flatpak provides sandboxed app deployment, while Apkg acts as a transparent apt server, seamlessly integrating with apt update and apt install workflows.
On Ask Ubuntu, you can search for and ask about very common issues. Solutions for almost all AnduinOS issues are identical to those for Ubuntu. You can rely entirely on Ubuntu's documentation and expertise to resolve problems with AnduinOS.
You have access to AnduinOS online support services via GitHub Discussions. Please contact us at here for any questions.