1 <h2>Alter Linux - Arch Linux-derived OS made in Japan aimed at anyone to use</h2>
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7 <a href="https://fascode.net/en/projects/linux/alter/">
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13 <a href="https://www.archlinux.org/">
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16 <a href="https://gitlab.archlinux.org/archlinux/archiso/-/tree/v48">
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49 <a href="README_jp.md">日本語</a>
51 <th style="text-align:center">
52 <a href="README.md">English</a>
59 日本語版は<a href="README_jp.md">こちら</a>にあります
64 Alter Linux is a new OS developed based on Arch Linux.<br>
65 Check the <a href="https://github.com/orgs/FascodeNet/projects/2">project board</a> for the latest status of Alter Linux.<br>
66 Please see the <a href="https://fascode.net/projects/linux/alter/">official website</a> for information on announcements and bugs for users.
69 <img src="../images/screenshot/desktop-xfce.png" alt="screenshot">
72 <img src="../images/screenshot/desktop-lxde.png" alt="screenshot">
75 <img src="../images/screenshot/desktop-gnome.png" alt="screenshot">
78 <img src="../images/screenshot/desktop-cinnamon.png" alt="screenshot">
81 <img src="../images/screenshot/desktop-i3wm.png" alt="screenshot">
85 <li>You can install the already built Arch Linux environment with GUI</li>
86 <li>We release not only 64bit but also 32bit version.</li>
87 <li>The 32-bit version does not require PAE (Physical Address Extension).</li>
88 <li>Adopt ZEN kernel by default</li>
89 <li>Equipped with sophisticated UI, themes, and icons</li>
90 <li>You can use the syntax of <code>apt</code> with <code>aptpac</code></li>
91 <li>Easy development of derived OS by framework based on archiso</li>
95 The image file can be downloaded from the official <a href="https://fascode.net/projects/linux/alter/#downloads">website</a>.
97 <b>We are looking for a mirror server provider for repositories and image file distribution.</b>
99 If you would like us to provide a mirror please contact the developer's Twitter.
102 These are a list of major branches. Other branches are temporary or used for specific purposes.
108 <a href="https://github.com/FascodeNet/alterlinux/tree/master">master</a>
111 <a href="https://github.com/FascodeNet/alterlinux/tree/stable">stable</a>
114 <a href="https://github.com/FascodeNet/alterlinux/tree/dev-stable">dev-stable</a>
117 <a href="https://github.com/FascodeNet/alterlinux/tree/dev">dev</a>
124 Most stable. Bug fixes may be delayed.
127 Release candidate. Most bugs have been fixed.
130 It is updated regularly. Relatively stable, with the latest features and fixes. *
133 Always updated. There may be many issues left.
139 <h2>〈About opinion and impression〉</h2>
140 If Alter Linux doesn't start, is hard to use, or has any software you want installed by default, feel free to post it to <a href="https://github.com/FascodeNet/alterlinux/issues">Issues</a>.<br>
141 We are soliciting opinions from various users to make Alter Linux better.<br>
143 <h2>〈When submitting a bug report or pull request〉</h2>
144 Be sure to read <a href="CONTRIBUTING.md">CONTRIBUTING.md</a>.
147 Some documents may have outdated information or only some languages.<br>
148 All documentation can be found in <code>docs</code>.<br>
149 If you find a typographical error or a notation that isn't the case, please report it on Issues.<br>
151 <li><a href="en/BUILD.md">Build Alter Linux</a></li>
152 <li><a href="en/SOFTWARE.md">About the source code of your own package</a></li>
153 <li><a href="en/CHANNEL.md">Channel specifications</a></li>
154 <li><a href="en/PACKAGE.md">Notes on package list</a></li>
155 <li><a href="en/DOCKER.md">How to build on Docker</a></li>
156 <li><a href="en/KERNEL.md">How to add a new kernel</a></li>
157 <li><a href="en/CONFIG.md">About build configuration file</a></li>
160 <h2>〈If you cannot start〉</h2>
161 You can disable the boot animation and boot to see the logs.<br>
162 Boot from the disk and select <code>Boot Alter Linux without boot splash (x86_64)</code>.<br>
163 In addition, please write down the situation and model name <a href="https://github.com/FascodeNet/alterlinux/issues">here</a>, and report it to the developer.
165 <h2>〈About FascodeNetwork and developers〉</h2>
166 <a href="https://fascode.net/">Fascode Network</a> is a creative team mainly composed of students.<br>
167 We are developing <a href="https://fascode.net/projects/linux/alter/">Alter Linux</a> and <a href="https://fascode.net/projects/linux/serene/">SereneLinux</a>.
169 <h3>Official Twitter account</h3>
170 <a href="https://twitter.com/FascodeNetwork">
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173 <a href="https://twitter.com/Fascode_JP">
174 <img src="https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1245682659231068160/Nn5tPUvB_400x400.jpg" width="100px">
177 <h3>Developer Twitter account</h3>
178 <a href="https://twitter.com/Hayao0819">
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181 <a href="https://twitter.com/Pixel_3a">
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187 <a href="https://twitter.com/Watasuke102">
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190 <a href="https://twitter.com/kokkiemouse">
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196 <a href="https://twitter.com/yamad_linuxer">
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199 <a href="https://twitter.com/tukutun27">
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206 <h3>Special Thanks</h3>
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