Complete Usage Guide
Detailed instructions for using GetLainux installer
Installation Modes
Install on Hardware
Install GetLainux directly on your physical machine. This option will erase all data on the selected disk.
⚠️ WARNING: This will permanently delete all data on the selected disk!
Install on Virtual Machine
Test installation safely in a virtual machine. Recommended for first-time users and testing.
✓ Safe for testing - no risk to your main system
Keyboard Shortcuts
↑ ↓Navigate menu
EnterSelect option
qQuit/Exit
bGo back
lToggle language
System Requirements
- RAM: Minimum 1GB (4GB recommended)
- CPU: Dual-core or better
- Disk Space: 20GB+ for installation, 2GB in /tmp for building
- Internet: Required for downloading packages
- OS: Linux (Arch, Ubuntu, Fedora, etc.)
Troubleshooting
Build fails with "ncurses not found"
Install ncurses development package: sudo pacman -S ncurses
Permission denied
Make sure to run with sudo: sudo ./bin/installer.lain
Network check fails
Check internet connection and start network service: sudo systemctl start NetworkManager