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Nobara Installation Guide

Nobara is a gaming-focused Linux distribution based on Fedora. It comes pre-configured with everything you need for gaming, making it one of the best options for gamers looking for a ready-to-play experience on Linux. Nobara simplifies the installation and setup of gaming tools, drivers, and applications out-of-the-box.

Requirements:

  • A computer with a 64-bit processor
  • At least 4GB of RAM (8GB 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 Nobara

  1. Visit the official website: https://nobaraproject.org/
  2. Click on the Download link and select the 64-bit 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 Nobara 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 Nobara 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 Nobara

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

Step 5: Language and Keyboard Layout

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

Step 6: Prepare Installation Type

  1. You will be asked where you want to install Nobara.
  2. If you want to erase the entire disk and install Nobara, select Erase disk and install Nobara.
    • 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 Nobara alongside your current OS.
  4. For advanced users, you can choose Custom 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 Continue.

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 Continue once you’ve filled in the details.

Step 9: Installation Process

  1. Nobara 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 Nobara!

Step 11: Post-Installation Setup

  1. After logging in, check for system updates by running the following command in the terminal:
sudo dnf update
  1. Nobara is pre-configured for gaming, so you won’t need to install gaming tools.

Troubleshooting:

  • If Nobara doesn't boot after installation, double-check your boot order in the BIOS and make sure the hard drive with Nobara is set as the first boot device.
  • If you experience issues with NVIDIA drivers, ensure the NVIDIA drivers are installed via:
sudo dnf install akmod-nvidia

and reboot the system.

Enjoy gaming on Linux with Nobara!