AcreetionOS Linux Number 1

copyright 2025

Welcome to AcreetionOS Linux, an open-source project aimed at providing the user a stable and up-to-date experience.

Download ISO here: https://acreetionos.org

Direct ISO download (latest release): https://gitlab.acreetionos.org/AcreetionOS/acreetionos-mate/-/releases

Project Overview

AcreetionOS Linux is a community-driven effort to build a lightweight, versatile Linux distribution. AcreetionOS Linux is currently based on Arch Linux, but the future goal is to be a parallel* distribution with our own base. Our goal is to provide a solid foundation for both everyday users and developers, with a focus on simplicity, ease of use, and stability; all while keeping packages up to date.

For a detailed look at our recent technical enhancements and performance optimizations, see IMPROVEMENTS.md.

Features

• Lightweight base system
• Standardized Package Selection
• User-friendly installation process
• x86_64, i686, ARM (aarch64/armv7h), and RISC-V support.

Multi-Architecture Support

AcreetionOS Lite now supports multiple architectures:

• x86_64 (64-bit PC)
• i686 (32-bit PC)
• aarch64 (ARM64, e.g., Raspberry Pi 4)
• armv7h (ARM32)
• riscv64 (RISC-V)

Building for a Specific Architecture

To build for a specific architecture, pass the architecture as an argument to build-mate.sh:

# Build for x86_64 (Default)
./build-mate.sh x86_64

# Build for ARM64
./build-mate.sh aarch64

# Build for 32-bit x86
./build-mate.sh i686

# Build for RISC-V
./build-mate.sh riscv64

Note: Building for non-native architectures requires qemu-user-static and binfmt-support installed and configured on the build host.

Getting Started

To get started with AcreetionOS Linux, you can:

1. Download the latest ISO from our GitLab Releases or Website!
2. Create a bootable USB drive using tools like Etcher, Rufus, or Ventoy.
3. Boot from the USB drive and follow the installation instructions

• Ventoy MUST use GRUB MODE 2, if you use grub by its self will not boot correctly if at all.*
  

Contributing

We welcome contributions from the community! Please see our Contributing Guide file for guidelines on how to get involved.

Security Workflow

The Security Scanning & Compliance GitHub Actions workflow supports a manual grype_version override.

To use it, open the workflow in the Actions tab, choose Run workflow, and optionally pass a version tag such as v0.62.0.

Roadmap

Our current goal is to release a stable distribution by the end of 2026. Check out our project status and Phase 8 readiness assessment for more details on upcoming features and milestones.

Project Information

• Project Status: In active development
• License: MIT
• Maintainers: Darren Clift (@cobra3282000), Johnathan Spiva (@sprunglesongithub) or (@Sprungles)

Contact

For questions, suggestions, or support, please open an issue on our GitHub repository.

Thank you for your interest in AcreetionOS Linux!

Definitions:

*Parallel Distribution: A distribution similar to, but having a different goal and future goal set.