Quick Start Guide

Get GetLainux up and running in 5 minutes

Step 0: Download Project

Clone or download GetLainux from GitHub

Clone Repository (Recommended):

git clone https://github.com/CodewithEvilxd/GetLainux.gitcd GetLainux

Or Download ZIP:

Visit GitHub and click "Code" → "Download ZIP", then extract it.

Step 1: Install Dependencies

Install required packages for your Linux distribution

Arch Linux:

sudo pacman -S gcc ncurses curl openssl arch-install-scripts

Ubuntu/Debian:

sudo apt-get install build-essential libncurses5-dev libcurl4-openssl-dev libssl-dev

Fedora:

sudo dnf install gcc ncurses-devel curl-devel openssl-devel

Step 2: Build Installer

Compile the installer using the build script

chmod +x build.sh./build.sh
Type 'y' when prompted to confirm build

Step 3: Run Installer

Execute the installer with root privileges

sudo ./bin/installer.lain
Root access required for disk operations

Next Steps

  • Select "Install on Virtual Machine" for safe testing
  • Or "Install on Hardware" for real installation (⚠️ will erase data!)
  • Follow the on-screen instructions
  • Check the complete usage guide for detailed information