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System Requirements

Basalt Linux runs on a wide range of hardware — from older machines to modern computers.

Minimum Requirements

These follow Debian's official recommendations for a desktop installation.

• Processor: 64-bit x86_64 (Intel or AMD), 1 GHz or better
• RAM: 1 GB
• Storage: 10 GB available disk space
• Graphics: Any graphics card with display output (VGA, HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI)
• Display: 1024x768 resolution or higher
• Media: USB drive (8 GB+) or DVD for installation
• Network: Internet connection recommended for updates

Recommended Specifications

• Processor: Dual-core 2 GHz or better
• RAM: 2 GB or more
• Storage: 20 GB or more (SSD recommended)
• Display: 1366x768 resolution or higher

Supported Architectures

• x86_64 (amd64) — Standard 64-bit Intel and AMD processors. This is the only supported architecture for the current release.

Performance Notes

• Optimized to run on both older hardware and modern machines
• Xfce desktop is efficient — expect good performance even with 1 GB of RAM
• Compositing is disabled by default for better GPU performance
• An SSD is recommended for best responsiveness
• A USB 3.0 drive is recommended for faster installation

Known Limitations

• Secure Boot is supported via shim-signed
• 32-bit (i386) processors are not supported
• ARM-based processors (Raspberry Pi, Apple Silicon) are not supported
• Hybrid graphics (NVIDIA Optimus) may require additional configuration