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Hybrid Atomic Linux. Pick your desktop. Keep your freedom.

Every edition ships the same immutable base with the CachyOS kernel, persistent overlay package system, and native gaming support. Choose AMD/Intel for open source drivers or Nvidia for proprietary driver support.

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KDE Plasma

Powerful, customisable, and familiar. The most polished RakuOS experience.

AMD / Intel GPU Nvidia GPU
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GNOME

Clean and modern. Distraction-free productivity with a polished GTK4 experience.

AMD / Intel GPU Nvidia GPU
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COSMIC

System76's next-generation desktop. Fast, minimal, and built for the future.

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Getting Started

1
Download your edition
Choose AMD/Intel for open source drivers or Nvidia for proprietary driver support.
2
Flash to a USB drive
Use Balena Etcher, Ventoy, or dd to create a bootable USB.
3
Boot and install
Boot from USB and follow the Anaconda installer. Disk setup is all it needs — first boot handles the rest.
4
Set up what you need
The RakuOS welcome app guides you through optional setup — gaming, VMs, local AI, and more.
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System Requirements

Architecture x86_64 (64-bit)
RAM 4 GB minimum, 8 GB recommended
Storage 40 GB minimum
GPU AMD, Intel, or Nvidia (use Nvidia ISO)
Boot UEFI recommended
Internet Required for post-install setup