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Try it.
Get to know it.
Start in a VM with a clean virtual disk.
Read the current guide before installing.
Eitr is actively developed. The offline installation passed in a disconnected VM; real-hardware installs are being validated. A public release download is not offered on this preview site.
Linux VM testing
The preferred first test: an x86_64 guest on a Linux/KVM host.
Mac VM testing
Apple Silicon uses x86_64 emulation. CPU and graphics behavior differ from a native Linux VM.
Installation guide
Target requirements, manifests, guided installation, and current limitations.
Recovery guide
Supported snapshot layouts, boot recovery, and documented undo procedures.
The EITR Handbook
Learn the desktop.
Keep the knowledge close.
The desktop includes an offline, read-only Handbook for shortcuts, appearance, connectivity, maintenance, and recovery. The website links to its canonical sources so guidance stays in one place.
Browse the handbook sources ↗