
Everything You Need
A complete desktop experience optimized for every machine, from vintage to modern.
Gaming Optimized
Steam, Proton, Wine, and Lutris pre-configured. Better FPS than Windows on many titles.
Office Ready
LibreOffice, OnlyOffice, and WPS Office. Full compatibility with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Enhanced Security
UFW firewall, AppArmor, Fail2ban, SSH hardening, and automatic security updates out of the box.
30+ Languages
Full localization support for over 30 languages including CJK, RTL, and Indic scripts.
Universal Hardware
Supports Intel Macs, PowerPC Macs, T2 chip Macs, and all Windows PCs from 1999 to 2026.
50MB–512GB RAM
Automatically optimizes for your hardware. Runs on vintage machines and modern workstations alike.
Auto Drivers
Automatic hardware detection and driver installation. WiFi, GPU, trackpad, keyboard — everything.
OTA Updates
Built-in update manager with rollback support. Stay current without manual intervention.
Massive Hardware Support
From a 1999 iBook G3 to a 2026 gaming PC — Darby Linux runs on it all.
Intel Macs
2008–2019
Models Supported
MacBook, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, Mac mini, Mac Pro
PowerPC Macs
1999–2006
Models Supported
iBook, PowerBook, iMac, eMac, Power Mac, Mac mini, Xserve
Windows PCs
1999–2026
Configurations
Dell, HP, Lenovo, ASUS, Acer, MSI, custom builds, and more
T2 Chip Macs
2018–2020
Models Supported
MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, iMac, Mac mini with T2 security chip
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Total Downloads
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