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</style></head><body><div class="announcement-bar"><div class="announcement-content"><span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: var(--acreetion-green);">We're on DistroWatch!</span> <a href="https://distrowatch.acreetionos.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="social-link">Check us out!</a><span class="separator">|</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: var(--storm-color);">We're looking for developers!</span> Join our <a href="https://discord.acreetionos.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="social-link">Discord server</a> or <a href="https://rootapp.gg/AC0V5bagggqKtuj_B_MzFA" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="social-link">Root server</a> to get involved!<span class="separator">|</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: var(--acreetion-green);">We are on Facebook!</span> Join our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/574717645277790" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="social-link">Community!</a></span></div></div>
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<div class="page-wrapper"><main class="content-feed"><article id="about" class="content-box"><div class="box-header"><h2>Welcome to AcreetionOS</h2></div><div class="box-body"><div class="article-content"><div class="article-logo-cluster"><img src="logo.png" alt="AcreetionOS Main Logo" class="hero-logo-img" width="150" height="150" decoding="auto" loading="eager" fetchpriority="high"></div><p><strong>AcreetionOS</strong> is an Arch-based Linux distribution designed for stability, ease of use, and a commitment to building software that makes the world a better place. We believe in transparency, technical integrity, and the power of open-source community.</p>
<h3>Our Team & Philosophy</h3>
<p>AcreetionOS is led by two Republicans who believe that software development should transcend partisan divides while remaining grounded in core values. Our team is proof that diversity of experience can drive innovation:</p>
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<p style="margin-top: 1.5rem;">People often ask how a Trans Girl can be a Republican. To us, the answer is simple: <strong>Identity, religion, politics, and sexuality are separate things.</strong> One's personal identity or orientation does not dictate their views on governance, fiscal responsibility, or individual liberty. This separation is how it should be—allowing individuals to be their authentic selves while contributing to a shared vision for a better future through technology.</p>
<p><strong>We don't care about our politics when it comes to helping our community.</strong> We are here to be honest about our background, but our focus is 100% on the work. We are here to build software and make the world a better place. No more pretending; we are who we are, and we're proud of it.</p>
<p><strong>AcreetionOS</strong> is an approachable and user-friendly distribution based on the powerful <a href="https://archlinux.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Arch Linux</a> core. Our mission is to bridge the gap between the power and flexibility of Arch and the simplicity that everyday computer users expect. We aim to make the Arch ecosystem accessible to a wider audience—from students and developers to casual desktop users—by providing a stable, pre-configured, and beautiful desktop experience right out of the box.</p>
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<article id="ecosystem" class="content-box"><div class="box-header"><h2>Our Infrastructure & Ecosystem</h2></div><div class="box-body"><div class="article-content">
<p>AcreetionOS isn't just an OS; it's a full self-hosted ecosystem. We host our own communication, development, and productivity tools to ensure independence from Big Tech. Our infrastructure currently powers:</p>
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<div class="service-card"><h4>Social</h4><p>Mastodon, PeerTube, & Discourse</p></div>
<div class="service-card"><h4>Dev Tools</h4><p>GitLab, Forgejo, & n8n Automation</p></div>
<div class="service-card"><h4>Productivity</h4><p>Nextcloud, Collabora, & Stirling PDF</p></div>
<div class="service-card"><h4>Security</h4><p>Caddy, Stalwart Mail, & Uptime Kuma</p></div>
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<p style="margin-top: 1.5rem;">We utilize <strong>SearXNG</strong> for private search, <strong>Open WebUI</strong> for AI integration, and <strong>Firefly III</strong> for project fiscal transparency. Everything we run is containerized and audited by our team.</p>
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<article id="philosophy" class="content-box"><div class="box-header"><h2>Project Status & Community Evolution</h2></div><div class="box-body"><div class="article-content">
<h3>The Reality: A Two-Person Mission</h3>
<p>It is important for our community to understand that AcreetionOS is currently run entirely by just two people: Darren and Natalie. We manage the development, the infrastructure (including our 40+ active Docker services), and the logistics out of our own pockets. While we are passionate and dedicated, we are human, and we need your support to reach our full potential.</p>
<h3>The Long Road to Root & Ermin</h3>
<p>You can follow our progress of Ermin here: <a href="ermin.html"> Ermin </a></p>
<p>While our <strong>Discord server will always remain open</strong>, we are beginning a very slow, multi-year migration toward <strong><a href="https://rootapp.gg/AC0V5bagggqKtuj_B_MzFA" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Root</a></strong>. This decision is driven by the restrictive policies that Discord continues to push on its users. We believe in platform freedom, and we hope that by the time this migration is complete, our own project, <strong><a href="ermin.html">Ermin</a></strong>, will be ready to serve as our permanent, independent home.</p>
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<article id="under-the-hood" class="content-box"><div class="box-header"><h2>Under the Hood</h2></div><div class="box-body"><div class="article-content"><p>AcreetionOS is more than just a themed version of Arch Linux. We've made several key decisions and customizations to improve the user experience, stability, and performance.</p>
<h3 class="tech-detail-heading">Why XLibre over Wayland?</h3>
<p>AcreetionOS prioritizes the <strong>XLibre</strong> foundation (based on X11) over the current industry push for Wayland. We believe that while Wayland is promising, it still lacks the absolute reliability required for professional and production workflows. Many users still face issues with screen sharing, global keyboard shortcuts, and compatibility with specialized hardware or NVIDIA legacy drivers. By sticking with XLibre, we ensure a stable, mature environment where your software "just works" without the configuration headaches currently common in Wayland-based compositors.</p>
<h3 class="tech-detail-heading">Boot Process: Simple & Reliable</h3><p>We use a combination of bootloaders to ensure a smooth experience. The live environment is booted using <code>systemd-boot</code> and <code>syslinux</code> for maximum hardware compatibility. For the final installation, we use <code>grub</code>, a powerful and widely-supported bootloader. This hybrid approach ensures that AcreetionOS boots reliably on a wide range of hardware, including both modern UEFI systems and older BIOS-based machines.</p><h3 class="tech-detail-heading">Filesystem: EXT4 for Stability</h3><p>We use the <code>EXT4</code> filesystem by default. While newer filesystems exist, EXT4 is the most mature, stable, and well-tested filesystem in the Linux world. It offers excellent performance for desktop use cases and is incredibly reliable, ensuring your data is safe.</p><h3 class="tech-detail-heading">Audio: The Power of Pipewire</h3><p>AcreetionOS uses <code>Pipewire</code> as its audio server, a modern replacement for PulseAudio. Pipewire is superior in every way: it offers lower latency, better CPU utilization, and seamless support for both consumer and professional audio applications.</p></div></div></article><article id="easy-install" class="content-box"><div class="box-header"><h2>The Easy Way: AcreetionOS USB Flasher</h2></div><div class="box-body"><p>This is the <strong>recommended method for all users</strong>. Our utility makes creating a bootable USB drive simple. Just select your downloaded AcreetionOS ISO, choose your USB drive, and click 'Flash!'.</p><div style="margin-top: 1rem; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px;"><a href="https://iso.acreetionos.org:8448/Flashing_Utility/dist/AcreetionOS%20USB%20Flasher-1.0.0.AppImage" class="btn btn-flasher">Download Flasher for Linux (.AppImage)</a><a href="https://packages.acreetionos.org/tracker/download_click.php?id=appimage_flasher_exe" class="btn btn-flasher">Download Flasher for Windows (.exe)</a></div></div></article>
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<h2>Trusted By</h2>
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<p>AcreetionOS is proud to be mirrored by the following organizations:</p>
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<a href="https://osuosl.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Oregon State University Open Source Lab</a>
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<a href="https://www.rwth-aachen.de/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">RWTH Aachen University</a>
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<a href="https://paris.acreetionos.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Paris, France Community Mirror</a>
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<a href="https://acreetionos-mirror-2-ro.privacy11.xyz/iso/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Romania Community Mirror</a>
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<article id="manual-downloads" class="content-box"><div class="box-header"><h2>Manual Downloads (ISO Files)</h2></div><div class="box-body"><p>Use these links to download an ISO file directly.</p>
<h3 style="color: var(--acreetion-green); margin-bottom: 0.5rem;">Cinnamon Edition (Main)</h3>
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<a href="https://iso.acreetionos.org:8448/acreetion/AcreetionOS-1.0-x86_64.iso" class="btn btn-cinnamon">Download ISO (Direct)</a>
<a href="https://ftp2.osuosl.org/pub/acreetionos/AcreetionOS-1.0-x86_64.iso" class="btn btn-cinnamon">Download ISO (OSUOSL)</a>
<a href="https://ftp.halifax.rwth-aachen.de/acreetionos/AcreetionOS-1.0-x86_64.iso" class="btn btn-cinnamon">Download ISO (RWTH Aachen)</a>
<a href="https://paris.acreetionos.org/AcreetionOS-1.0-x86_64.iso" class="btn btn-cinnamon">Download ISO (Paris)</a>
<a href="https://acreetionos-mirror-ro.privacy11.xyz/iso/AcreetionOS-1.0-x86_64.iso" class="btn btn-cinnamon">Download ISO (Romania 1)</a>
<a href="https://acreetionos-mirror-2-ro.privacy11.xyz/iso/AcreetionOS-1.0-x86_64.iso" class="btn btn-cinnamon">Download ISO (Romania 2)</a>
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<h3 style="color: var(--storm-color); margin-bottom: 0.5rem;">AcreetionOS XL (XLibre Edition)</h3>
<p style="margin-bottom: 1rem;">This is an <strong>experimental image</strong>, but it has been working <strong>pretty great so far</strong>. This version is the XLibre counterpart for users who prefer the stability of X11-based foundations over Wayland transitions.</p>
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<a href="https://iso.acreetionos.org:8448/acreetion/AcreetionOS_XL-1.0-x86_64.iso" class="btn btn-storm">Download XLibre ISO (Direct)</a>
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<div class="article-content"><h3>Using Your Own Flashing Tool</h3><p>After downloading an ISO, write it to a USB drive (8GB+). <strong>This will erase all data.</strong></p><h4 style="color: var(--acreetion-text-bright); margin-top: 1rem;">Balena Etcher</h4><p><a href="https://etcher.balena.io/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Balena Etcher</a> is recommended for Windows, macOS, and Linux.</p><h4 style="color: var(--acreetion-text-bright); margin-top: 1rem;">Using `dd` (Advanced)</h4><pre><code>sudo dd if=/path/to/AcreetionOS.iso of=/dev/sdX bs=4M status=progress oflag=sync</code></pre></div></div></article></main><aside class="sidebar"><div id="specs" class="content-box sidebar-box"><div class="box-header"><h2>System Information</h2></div><div class="box-body"><ul class="spec-list"><li><span class="spec-title">OS:</span> AcreetionOS</li><li><span class="spec-title">Base:</span> Arch Linux</li><li><span class="spec-title">Kernel:</span> Rolling</li><li><span class="spec-title">DE:</span> Cinnamon</li><li><span class="spec-title">Display:</span> XLibre / X11</li><li><span class="spec-title">Filesystem:</span> EXT4</li><li><span class="spec-title">Audio:</span> Pipewire</li></ul></div></div><div id="community" class="content-box sidebar-box" style="margin-top: 2rem;"><div class="box-header"><h2>Acreetion Network</h2></div><div class="box-body"><p>Explore our hosted services:</p><ul class="sidebar-nav"><li><a href="https://blog.acreetionos.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Acreetion Blog (Ghost)</a></li><li><a href="https://social.acreetionos.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Social (Mastodon)</a></li><li><a href="https://tube.acreetionos.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Acreetion Tube (PeerTube)</a></li><li><a href="https://git.acreetionos.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">GitLab (Dev)</a></li><li><a href="https://forge.acreetionos.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Forgejo (Dev)</a></li><li><a href="https://cloud.acreetionos.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nextcloud (Files)</a></li><li><a href="https://discord.acreetionos.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Discord Server</a></li></ul><h3 class="tech-detail-heading" style="margin-top: 1.5rem; font-size: 1rem;">Our Team</h3><div class="team-members"><div class="team-member"><p class="team-member-name">Darren Clift</p><a href="https://github.com/cobra3282000" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="btn btn-storm">cobra3282000</a></div><div class="team-member"><p class="team-member-name">Natalie Clift</p><a href="https://github.com/sprunglesonthehub" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="btn btn-storm">sprunglesonthehub</a></div></div></div></div><div id="ai-help" class="content-box sidebar-box" style="margin-top: 2rem;"><div class="box-header" style="background-color: var(--storm-color);"><h2 style="color: black; text-align: center;">AI Assistants</h2></div><div class="box-body"><p>Ask our local AI or external models for help:</p><a href="https://ai.acreetionos.org" class="btn btn-cinnamon" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="width: 100%; text-align: center; margin-bottom:0.5rem;">Acreetion AI (Local)</a><a href="https://gemini.google.com" class="btn btn-storm" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="width: 100%; text-align: center; margin-bottom:0.5rem;">Gemini</a><a href="https://claude.ai" class="btn btn-claude" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="width: 100%; text-align: center;">Claude</a></div></div></aside></div><footer class="page-footer"><p>Built on the foundation of <a href="https://archlinux.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Arch Linux</a>. 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