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EndeavourOS KDE Installation Guide

EndeavourOS is a user-friendly Arch-based distribution that provides a minimal, yet powerful, installation environment. It’s perfect for users who want to experience Arch Linux but without the steep learning curve. The KDE version of EndeavourOS offers a beautiful and highly customizable desktop experience with the latest KDE Plasma environment.

Requirements:

  • A computer with a 64-bit processor
  • At least 2GB of RAM (4GB recommended)
  • At least 20GB of free disk space (25GB+ recommended)
  • A USB drive (minimum 4GB) or a DVD to create a bootable installation media

Step 1: Download EndeavourOS KDE

  1. Visit the official website: https://endeavouros.com/
  2. Click the Download button for the KDE version.
  3. Download the ISO file to your computer.

Step 2: Create a Bootable USB or DVD

  1. Download and install a tool like Rufus (Windows) or Etcher (Linux/macOS) to create a bootable USB drive.
  2. Insert your USB drive into your PC.
  3. Open the tool (e.g., Rufus or Etcher), and select the downloaded EndeavourOS ISO file.
  4. Choose the USB drive as the target device and click Start (or Flash! in Etcher) to create the bootable drive.
  5. If using a DVD, burn the ISO file to the DVD using your preferred burning software.

Step 3: Boot from the USB or DVD

  1. Insert the bootable USB or DVD into the computer you want to install EndeavourOS on.
  2. Restart the computer and press the appropriate key to enter the boot menu (usually F12, Esc, or F10 depending on your manufacturer).
  3. Select the USB drive or DVD as the boot device and press Enter.

Step 4: Try or Install EndeavourOS KDE

  1. Once EndeavourOS loads, you will be given the option to Try EndeavourOS or Install EndeavourOS.
  2. If you want to test it before installation, select Try EndeavourOS. If you're ready to install, click Install EndeavourOS.

Step 5: Language and Keyboard Layout

  1. Choose your language from the list and click Next.
  2. Select your keyboard layout (default is usually fine), then click Next.

Step 6: Prepare Installation Type

  1. You will be asked where you want to install EndeavourOS.
  2. If you want to erase the entire disk and install EndeavourOS, select Erase disk and install EndeavourOS.
    • Warning: This will delete everything on your disk, so be sure to backup important files.
  3. If you want to dual-boot with another OS (like Windows), select Install EndeavourOS alongside your current OS.
  4. For advanced users, you can choose Manual partitioning to manually partition the disk.

Step 7: Select Time Zone

  1. The installer will automatically detect your timezone based on your location.
  2. Verify the timezone and click Next.

Step 8: User Setup

  1. Enter your name, computer name (hostname), username, and password.
  2. Select whether you want to log in automatically or need a password to log in.
  3. Click Next once you’ve filled in the details.

Step 9: Installation Process

  1. EndeavourOS will begin installing. This may take some time, depending on your system’s speed.
  2. The installer will copy files, install the system, and configure your computer.

Step 10: Finish Installation

  1. Once the installation is complete, you will be prompted to Reboot.
  2. Before restarting, make sure to remove the installation media (USB or DVD).
  3. Click Reboot Now and your computer will restart into EndeavourOS!

Step 11: Post-Installation Setup

  1. After logging in, check for system updates by running the following command in the terminal:
sudo pacman -Syu

This will update your system with the latest packages available. 2. You can also install additional software via Add/Remove Software (the graphical package manager) or through the terminal using pacman:

sudo pacman -S [package-name]
  1. For NVIDIA graphics, you may need to install the proprietary drivers:
sudo pacman -S nvidia nvidia-utils
  • Reboot the system after installation.
  1. EndeavourOS comes with pre-installed applications such as a web browser, file manager, and terminal, but you can always install more through pacman or Octopi (a GUI for pacman).

Troubleshooting:

  • If EndeavourOS doesn’t boot after installation, double-check your boot order in the BIOS and make sure the hard drive with EndeavourOS is set as the first boot device.
  • For NVIDIA graphics driver issues, ensure that the NVIDIA drivers are correctly installed. If not, you can use the nvidia package with:
sudo pacman -S nvidia nvidia-utils

Enjoy EndeavourOS KDE, which offers the best of Arch Linux with an easy installation process and the power of KDE Plasma!