Linux Aether

Welcome to Linux Aether! Linux Aether is a cutting-edge Linux distribution designed to offer an exceptional computing experience. Whether you're a developer, designer, or a casual user, Linux Aether provides a powerful, elegant, and highly customizable environment tailored to your needs.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Features
3. System Requirements
4. Installation Guide
5. Getting Started
6. Desktop Environment
7. Package Management
8. System Configuration
9. Security
10. Community and Support
11. Contributing
12. License

Introduction

Linux Aether aims to deliver a superior and highly customizable Linux experience. It combines the stability and performance of the Linux kernel with an intuitive wiki and great documentation.

Features

User Interface

• ~~Custom Desktop Environment: There are many Desktop Environments (DE) to choose from, i.e Kde Plasma, GNOME etc.~~
• ~~Custom Window Manager: There are also a plethora of Window Managers (WM) to choose from, i.e i3-wm, DWM etc.~~
• ~~Themes and Customization: A variety of themes, icons, and extensions are avalible in most Desktop Environments to personalize your desktop.~~

This might come in the future

Software

• Software Repository: Access to a vast repository of applications through the Aether Package Manager (APM).

Security

• Enhanced Security Features: Linux Aether is designed to have possibility for any and all software to run, this also includes support for firewall, bluetooth etc.
• Privacy Focused: Tools and settings to ensure user privacy and data protection.

System Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• CPU: 1 GHz dual-core processor
• RAM: 2 GB
• Storage: 20 GB of available space
• Display: 1024x768 resolution

Recommended Requirements

• CPU: 2 GHz dual-core processor or better
• RAM: 4 GB or more
• Storage: 40 GB of SSD space
• Display: 1920x1080 resolution

Installation Guide

Download the ISO

Download the latest ISO image from the Linux Aether website.

Create a Bootable USB

Use a tool like Rufus (Windows), Etcher (Linux/Mac), or the command line to create a bootable USB drive.

Boot from USB

1. Insert the USB drive into your computer.
2. Reboot your system and enter the BIOS/UEFI settings.
3. Disable Secure Boot (REQUIRED)
4. Set the USB drive as the primary boot device.
5. Save changes and reboot.

Installation Steps

1. Follow the comprehensive guide at: Aether Install Guide

Getting Started

Initial Setup

Upon first boot, follow the initial setup wizard to:

• Create a user account.
• Set up your network.
• Choose your preferred language and time zone.
• Follow the full install guide at Aether Install Guide

Updating the System

Open a terminal and run the following commands to update the system:

sudo apm -upd

Installing Additional Software

Use the Aether Package Manager (APM) to install additional software:

sudo apm install <package_name>

Package Management

Aether Package Manager (APM)

APM is the primary tool for package management in Linux Aether.

• Install Packages: sudo apm install <package_name>
• Remove Packages: sudo apm remove <package_name>
• Search Packages: sudo apm search <package_name>
• Update Packages: sudo apm update <package_name>

Snap and Flatpak Support

Linux Aether supports Snap and Flatpak for additional swoftware availability.

• Snap: sudo snap install <package_name>
• Flatpak: flatpak install flathub <package_name>

System Configuration

Network Settings

Connect to wifi: ispcu (Internet Service Post Configuration Utility)

Display Settings

Adjust resolution, refresh rate, and monitor arrangement with sysres --mode <resolution> (i.e 1920x1080)</resolution>

User Management

List user accounts with usrmgr --list
Add user accounts with usrmgr -n <name> <sudo y="" n=""></sudo></name>

System Updates

Regular updates ensure your system remains secure and up-to-date. Check for updates via System Settings > Updates or use the terminal:

sudo apm -upd && sudo apm -upg

Security

Regular Updates

Ensure your system is secure by regularly applying updates. Enable automatic updates via System Settings > Updates.

Community and Support

Documentation

Comprehensive documentation is available at the Linux Aether Documentation.

Forums

Join our community forums at Linux Aether Forums to ask questions, share tips, and connect with other users.

Bug Reports

Report bugs and issues on our GitHub Issues page.

Contributing

How to Contribute

We welcome contributions from the community! Check out our Contributing Guide to get started.

Code of Conduct

Please read and adhere to our Code of Conduct.

Reporting Issues

Use the GitHub Issues page to report bugs or suggest features.

License

Linux Aether is released under the GNU General Public License v3.0. You are free to use, modify, and distribute this software under the terms of this license.

Thank you for choosing Linux Aether! We hope you enjoy your experience. If you have any questions or need assistance, please reach out to our community and support channels.