Installation

Prerequisites

• A USB drive (4 GB or larger)
• A computer with x86_64 architecture
• UEFI or Legacy BIOS firmware
• At least 2 GB RAM, 20 GB free storage

1. Download the ISO

Download the latest Jester Linux ISO from the Install page.

2. Flash to USB

Linux / macOS

sudo dd if=jester-linux.iso of=/dev/sdX bs=4M status=progress oflag=sync

Replace /dev/sdX with your USB device (find it with lsblk or diskutil list).

Windows

Use Rufus or Ventoy.

3. Boot from USB

1. Restart your computer.
2. Enter the boot menu (typically F12, F2, or Del during POST).
3. Select your USB drive from the boot menu.

4. Run the Calamares Installer

The live environment will boot into GNOME. Double-click the Install Jester Linux icon on the desktop.

Follow the wizard:

1. Language & locale - choose your region and keyboard layout
2. Partitioning - use automatic (erase disk) or manual partitioning
3. User account - create your username and password
4. Summary - review and confirm
5. Installation - wait for completion (~5–10 minutes)

5. Reboot

Remove the USB drive when prompted and reboot into your new Jester Linux installation.