larimar is a personal operating system image built on the stable version of bazzite-nvidia-open. It includes essential software such as 1Password for secure password management and the Brave browser for a fast and private browsing experience. This image is designed to be simple and effective for daily tasks.
To use larimar, you will need to download it from our Releases page. Follow these steps:
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Click on the large download button at the top of this page or use this link: Download Release.
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You will be directed to the Releases page. Here, you will see various versions of larimar. Select the latest stable release.
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Download the OS image file to your computer. This file typically has a
.imgor.isoextension.
Before installing larimar, ensure your hardware meets these minimum requirements:
- Processor: Intel i3 or equivalent
- RAM: 4 GB minimum
- Storage: 16 GB of free space
- Graphics: Compatible with NVIDIA drivers
- USB Port: Required for installation via USB
larimar includes several features to enhance your user experience:
- 1Password: Keep your passwords safe and easily accessible.
- Brave Browser: Enjoy fast browsing with built-in ad blocking and privacy features.
- Stable Environment: Based on a tested and reliable OS image.
- Immersive User Interface: Designed for ease of use and navigation.
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Visit this page to download: Download Release.
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After downloading, you will need to prepare a USB drive:
- Use a USB flash drive with at least 8 GB of space.
- Make sure to back up any data on the drive, as it will be formatted.
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Use a tool such as Rufus (Windows), Etcher (macOS, Linux), or the Startup Disk Creator (Linux) to create a bootable USB:
- Open the tool and select the downloaded larimar image file.
- Choose the USB drive as the destination.
- Click 'Start' to create the bootable drive.
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Restart your computer and enter the BIOS settings (usually by pressing F2, F10, or Esc during startup):
- Change the boot order to prioritize USB devices.
- Save and exit.
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Follow the on-screen instructions to install larimar on your machine.
This project covers several key areas:
- atomic
- bluebuild
- bluebuild-image
- custom-image
- image-based
- immutable
- linux
- linux-custom-image
- oci
- oci-image
- operating-system
These topics reflect the flexibility and usability of larimar, catering to a wide range of user needs.
If you encounter any issues:
- Installation Fails: Verify that the USB drive is correctly formatted and that the image was downloaded completely.
- Boot Issues: Check BIOS settings to ensure the USB is selected as the first boot device.
- Performance Problems: Ensure your hardware meets the recommended specifications.
For any questions or support related to larimar, please visit our issues page on GitHub. You can report issues or ask for help from the community.
This project is licensed under the MIT License. You are free to use, modify, and distribute it, provided you include the original license in your distributions. Enjoy your improved computing experience with larimar!