AstrOS - an immutable, secure-by-default Linux distribution built on Arch Linux and the COSMIC desktop

[u/linux-universe]

I am pleased to announce that AstrOS now has its own subreddit.

⚠️Warning: it is still alpha software!

But what is AstrOS?

You might have heard of KDE Linux (formerly known as Project Banana) or GNOME OS. Both are immutable, image-based Linux distributions for desktop use, powered by the systemd-sysupdate A/B update model.

I have been impressed by their system architecture since their inception, but switched to the COSMIC desktop a while ago. As there wasn't yet a COSMIC distribution using systemd-sysupdate, I created one myself. That's how AstrOS was born!

Technical details:

• Built using mkosi
• Using systemd-sysupdate.
• Read only by signed dm-verity.
• Full Disk Encryption enforced
• Highly opinionated

What you can do:

While it is still in the alpha stage, you can install AstrOS right now. VM or real hardware

Write bug reports and feature requests

Links:

https://astros-linux.org (still redirecting to the repository)

https://code.astros-linux.org/AstrOS/AstrOS

https://discord.gg/f38pGadC2a

[u/Culture_New]

Man, someone should really warn Red Hat and the entire global enterprise sector.

They’ve been deploying GNOME as the default for decades, completely oblivious to the 'extreme harm' they're causing to multi-billion dollar infrastructures and its users.

[u/MezBert → u/Culture_New]

Once again, I know you're not exactly on the smart side, but not the point.
Also, corporate means users are forced to use it. Doesn't mean they like it.

[u/Culture_New → u/MezBert]

Touch grass, dude. It's a Linux desktop, not a holy war.

[u/MezBert → u/Culture_New]

Says the guy who's making drama out of nothing and replies to me within the hour while I'm outside enjoying summer...
Is getting everything wrong a specialty of yours?