Download Darby Linux

Get the latest version of Darby Linux. Choose the quick install method or download the ISO directly.

Quick Install (Recommended)

One command installs everything automatically

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

Installation Options:

With Office Suite

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

With Office + Gaming

curl -fsSL https://darbylinux.com/install | sudo bash -s -- --enable-office --enable-gaming

More Options:

Minimal Install

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

Force PC Mode

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

ISO Downloads

amd64

Intel / AMD (64-bit)

For Intel Macs (2008–2019), T2 Macs, and all x86-64 PCs

~2.4 GB • v1.4.0 • Bootable Live + Installer

powerpc

PowerPC (32/64-bit)

For PowerPC Macs (1999–2006) — G3, G4, G5

~1.2 GB • v1.4.0

tarball

Source Tarball

For manual installation on existing Linux systems

~450 MB • v1.4.0

What's Included in the ISO

Every dependency needed to install on real hardware — nothing extra to download

Boot & Kernel

• Linux kernel + headers
• live-boot (run from USB/DVD)
• GRUB (UEFI) + ISOLINUX (Legacy BIOS)
• Calamares graphical installer
• initramfs with hardware detection

Firmware & Drivers

• Intel WiFi (iwlwifi)
• Broadcom WiFi (brcm80211)
• Realtek & Atheros networking
• AMD / NVIDIA / Intel GPU firmware
• Intel audio firmware
• DKMS for custom driver builds

Desktop & Tools

• XFCE 4 desktop environment
• Firefox ESR browser
• Network Manager + WPA Supplicant
• PulseAudio + PipeWire audio
• GParted, Thunar file manager
• NTFS/exFAT/Btrfs/XFS support

🖥️ Boot Menu Options

• Live Desktop — Try without installing

• Install to Disk — Full graphical installer (Calamares)

• Safe Mode — No GPU drivers (for compatibility)

• Load to RAM — Fastest mode (needs 4GB+ RAM)

• Text Mode — Terminal-only for advanced users

SHA-256 Checksums

Verify your downloads for integrity

darby-linux-1.4.0-amd64.zipa0ecf5f77147553fe499067ec521bad8e86e9fd7fda2087b17b3bedb6d1f8cf0

darby-linux-1.4.0-ppc.zipa0ecf5f77147553fe499067ec521bad8e86e9fd7fda2087b17b3bedb6d1f8cf0

darby-linux-1.4.0.tar.gzc5d6e7f8a9b0c1d2e3f4a5b6c7d8e9f0a1b2c3d4e5f6a7b8c9d0e1f2a3b4c5d6

Verify with:

sha256sum -c darby-linux-1.4.0-amd64.iso.sha256

Documentation Downloads

User Guide

Complete installation and usage guide

Troubleshooting

Common issues and solutions

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Supported Models

List of supported Mac models

Bootable USB Guide

How to create bootable install media

PPC Hardware

PowerPC hardware compatibility

Download Guide

All download and install options

Creating a Bootable USB

Step-by-step guide for each operating system

Identify your USB drive:

lsblk

Write the ISO (replace sdX):

sudo dd if=darby-linux-1.4.0-amd64.iso of=/dev/sdX bs=4M status=progress oflag=sync

System Requirements

Platform	RAM	Disk	Base OS
Intel Mac (2008–2019)	2 GB+	5 GB	Bootable ISO (self-contained)
PowerPC Mac (1999–2006)	128 MB+	3 GB	Bootable ISO (self-contained)
Generic PC (x86/x86-64)	512 MB+	5 GB	Bootable ISO (self-contained)
+ Office Suite	+1 GB	+3 GB	—
+ Gaming Stack	+4 GB	+5 GB	—