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Welcome to TunaOS

A Collection of Cloud-Native Enterprise Linux OS Images​

TunaOS is a curated collection of Bootc-based desktop operating systems that are forks of Bluefin LTS, built on modern container technology. This is an exploration of the flexibility of Bootc and a hope that some people believe in the Enterprise Linux Desktop.

The plan is to provide a stable experience with up-to-date GNOME and modern tooling.

✨ Key Features​

  • Latest GNOME: Don't get stuck on a 3-year-old GNOME. We try to backport the latest Desktop features and bring them to the Enterprise Desktop
    • Currently we're shipping GNOME 48.3 while EL will be stuck on GNOME 47 for the foreseeable future
  • Anaconda WebUI & Live ISO: Modern installation experience (pending upstream)
  • Homebrew: We bake Homebrew into the image, so all your CLI apps (and fonts) are just a brew command away
  • Flathub by Default: This is a no-brainer that isn't preset in our base images. Actually get all the Flatpaks that are generally available on the net

🐠 Available Variants​

We ship 3 versions for each base, matching upstream:

Images Available​

  • Albacore - AlmaLinux 10 based
  • Yellowfin - AlmaLinux Kitten 10 based (closest to upstream Bluefin LTS)
  • Bonito - Fedora 42 based (cutting-edge)
  • Skipjack - CentOS 10 based

📋 System Requirements​

ComponentMinimumRecommended
CPUx86_64, ARM64x86_64, ARM64
RAM4 GB8 GB+
Storage20 GB50 GB+

🚀 Quick Start​

Ready to get started? Check out our installation guide or download ISOs for your preferred variant:

📚 External Documentation​

Since TunaOS is based on Bluefin LTS, most documentation can be found at:

🤝 Community & Support​

TunaOS is made by James in his free time, powered by Bootc, and inspired by Bluefin and the Universal Blue Community.