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Download ManxOS, verify your ISO, and get started in minutes.

Current release Testing

ManxOS 0.1.0-alpha

Codename Three Legs · Base Kubuntu 24.04 LTS · Desktop KDE Plasma

ISO download — coming soon Install guide

Public ISO downloads, checksums, and signed releases will appear here when available. Always verify checksums once downloads go live.

Verify before you boot

Trust starts with verification. After download, confirm the image integrity:

sha256sum -c manxos-*.iso.sha256

GPG signatures for official releases are planned. When downloads go live, obtain ISOs only from this site or other channels we explicitly publish, and match the .sha256 file. Full steps: Verify your download.

Alternatives

Method	Status
Direct download	Coming soon
Official Releases	Coming soon
Isle of Man primary mirror	Planned
International mirrors	Planned
Torrent	Planned

Create a bootable USB

Recommended tools:

Ventoy — multi-ISO USB (convenient for testing)
balenaEtcher — cross-platform, simple UI
Rufus (Windows) — use DD/Image mode if prompted
dd on Linux/macOS — precise control (double-check the device path)

See the install guide for step-by-step instructions.

System requirements

Resource	Minimum	Recommended
CPU	64-bit x86 (Intel/AMD)	Dual-core or better
RAM	2 GB	4–8 GB
Disk	25 GB free	50 GB+ SSD
Display	1024×768	1920×1080
Firmware	BIOS or UEFI	UEFI (Secure Boot optional)

ManxOS ships common firmware packages suited to reclaimed business laptops and desktops.

Editions

Edition	Notes
Desktop (KDE Plasma)	Default and recommended for familiarity
Server	Planned
Education / Minimal	Planned

Quick get started

Download & verify the hybrid ISO and .sha256 file.
Create a bootable USB with Ventoy, Etcher, Rufus, or dd.
Boot & try/install — use the live session, then launch Install ManxOS (Calamares).
Post-install — update packages, set user preferences, Manx locale/keyboard as needed.

Detailed walkthrough: Simple install guide — get started in under 10 minutes.

Security notes

Prefer official project channels for every download.
Never skip checksum verification on production or school machines.
Alpha software may contain bugs; keep backups and test on non-critical hardware first.

Need help?

Documentation hub
FAQ
Community forum
Bug tracker — coming soon (public source repository not published yet)

Build from source

A public source repository is coming soon. When it is available, clone and build instructions will be linked from Contributing.