Requirements

	Minimum
CPU	64-bit (x86_64)
Firmware	UEFI
Memory	2 GB RAM (more is better for a Wayland desktop)
Disk	25 GB free
USB stick	big enough for an ISO of about 4.5 GB
Internet	recommended during installation, not required

The installer checks memory and disk space before it lets you continue.

Graphics

KiroTux is a Wayland system, so the graphics driver matters more than on X11. Pick the right driver in the boot menu: see the NVIDIA question in the FAQ.

Every release is tested on real hardware before it ships: v26.10.08 on two desktops (Intel and NVIDIA Turing) and a laptop (Intel + NVIDIA Pascal), v26.10.07 on three desktops and two laptops.

Secure Boot

Turn Secure Boot off. The ISO isn't signed for it.

Virtual machines

Use QEMU/KVM (virt-manager) with 3D acceleration if you want to try KiroTux in a VM. VirtualBox has problems with the desktop shell; see Known Issues.