systemd ParticleOS

a year ago

ParticleOS is a customizable immutable distribution where users build and sign their own images.
Images are built using mkosi, supporting distributions like Arch and Fedora.
Users can select profiles (e.g., KDE or GNOME) to add predefined sets of packages.
System updates are performed via systemd-sysupdate by cloning the repository and running specific commands.
ParticleOS often adopts the latest systemd features, requiring building systemd from source.
Images are signed for Secure Boot with user-generated keys, which can be stored on smartcards.
Installation involves building the image, burning it to a USB, and booting into the installer profile.
Post-installation steps include configuring systemd-homed for optimal performance.
In virtual machines, default credentials (username and password: 'particleos') are set automatically.

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