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v1.4.0 — Now with PC support & gaming stack

Revive Any Mac or PC from 1999–2026

A lightweight Linux distribution that breathes new life into every machine. Gaming optimized, office ready, and supports 50MB to 512GB RAM.

One command to install:

curl -fsSL https://darbylinux.com/install | sudo bash

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

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Models Supported

MacBook, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, Mac mini, Mac Pro

PowerPC Macs

1999–2006

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Models Supported

iBook, PowerBook, iMac, eMac, Power Mac, Mac mini, Xserve

Windows PCs

1999–2026

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Configurations

Dell, HP, Lenovo, ASUS, Acer, MSI, custom builds, and more

T2 Chip Macs

2018–2020

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Models Supported

MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, iMac, Mac mini with T2 security chip

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Ready to Get Started?

One command is all it takes. Install Darby Linux and transform your machine in minutes.

curl -fsSL https://darbylinux.com/install | sudo bash