Install Jester Linux

Get started with a live ISO. Boot it to try out the desktop, or run the installer to make it permanent.

Jester Linux

Jester Linux (latest)

GNOME Desktop · x86_64 · NixOS-based

Download ISO (x86_64)

System Requirements

Architecture

x86_64 (64-bit)

RAM

2 GB minimum, 4 GB recommended

Storage

20 GB minimum

Firmware

UEFI or Legacy BIOS

Installation Steps

  1. 1

    Download the ISO

    Grab the latest release ISO from the download button above.

  2. 2

    Flash to USB

    Use Ventoy, Rufus, or dd to write the ISO to a USB drive (≥ 4 GB).

  3. 3

    Boot from USB

    Restart your computer, enter boot menu (usually F12/F2/Del), select the USB.

  4. 4

    Run Calamares

    The graphical installer launches automatically. Follow the wizard to install.

  5. 5

    Enjoy!

    Remove the USB, reboot, and welcome to Jester Linux.

Quick flash command (Linux/macOS): 
sudo dd if=jester-linux.iso of=/dev/sdX bs=4M status=progress oflag=sync

Replace /dev/sdX with your USB device (check with lsblk).