Recently I wrote about Ubuntu Kylin 20.04. In this tutorial, we’ll see how to install BlueStar Linux on Computer as main OS.
Bluestar Linux is an Arch based Linux distro powered by the KDE desktop. The developers seek to provide up to date packages and a host of desktop and multimedia apps out of the box. The aim of the distro is to provide a solid operating system that provides a wide range of functionality and ease of use without sacrificing beauty and aesthetics.
The live session feature lets you easily check out its operation on your own hardware before actually installing the OS to your hard drive. Even better, the installation uses the Calamares installer for a smooth, automated setup. Most other Arch installations require manual installations that involve a command line nightmare. Often that leaves hopeful users frustrated when critical components fail to work on their gear.
This new kid on the block allows you to enjoy Arch Linux without having to jump through all the usual hoops of setting the distribution up manually, plus it offers a rather unique take on KDE, one that had me instantly nodding my head in agreement with their layout.
Bluestar Linux is an Arch Linux-based distribution, built with an understanding that people want and need a solid Operating System that provides a breadth of functionality and ease of use without sacrificing aesthetics. Bluestar is offered in three edtions - desktop, deskpro and developer - each tailored to address the needs of a variety of Linux users. Bluestar can be installed permanently as a robust and fully configurable operating system on a laptop or desktop system, or it can be run effectively as a live installer and supports the addition of persistent storage for those who choose not to perform a permanent installation.
The installation of Bluestar Linux is a breath of fresh air for those who have wanted to give Arch Linux a try but had no desire to struggle through the challenge of setting up the system manually. Installing Bluestar is about as standard as installing any modern Linux distribution.
The method discussed here wipes out existing operating system(s) from your computer and install BlueStar Linux on it. So if you are going to follow this tutorial, make sure that you have backed up your files or else you’ll lose all of it. You have been warned.
PRE-REQUISITES
- At least 1GB of RAM and 20GB of free hard-drive space.
- An internet connection.
- A USB Flash Drive and software necessary to burn it.
DOWNLOAD BLUESTAR LINUX AND ETCHER TOOL
You need an ISO image of BlueStar Linux. You can Download it from the Source Forge BlueStar Linux download page. You also need a 16GB USB drive which will be used as a bootable installation medium.
To install BlueStar Linux, you need to write your downloaded ISO to a USB stick to create the installation media. This is not the same as copying the ISO, and requires some bespoke software.
For this tutorial, we’ll use balenaEtcher, as it runs on Linux, Windows and Mac OS. Choose the version that corresponds to your current operating system, download and install the tool.
CREATE A BOOTABLE USB STICK
Step 1: Insert the USB flash drive into your computer.
Step 2: Double-click on the balenaEtcher download file to run the app. Press Flash from file to select the downloaded BlueStar ISO file on your computer.
Step 3: Press Select target and choose the correct USB flash drive from the list.
Step 4: Press Flash! to begin writing BlueStar Linux to the USB flash drive.
For this tutorial, we’ll use balenaEtcher, as it runs on Linux, Windows and Mac OS. Choose the version that corresponds to your current operating system, download and install the tool.
CREATE A BOOTABLE USB STICK
Step 1: Insert the USB flash drive into your computer.
Step 2: Double-click on the balenaEtcher download file to run the app. Press Flash from file to select the downloaded BlueStar ISO file on your computer.
Step 4: Press Flash! to begin writing BlueStar Linux to the USB flash drive.
After a few minutes, the USB flash drive will be ready for booting into BlueStar Linux.
HOW TO INSTALL BLUESTAR LINUX
Step 1: Insert the USB flash drive into your computer.
Step 2: While the system would restart and initialize start pressing F9 (or Del or F10 or F12 or Esc) to display Boot Menu. The key could be different on different make and model, try other keys as per Make and Model of your machine.
Step 3: From the Boot Menu, select Flash Drive as Boot Device and Hit Enter. It may be at different serial number in different systems. Wait for the system to Boot from the Flash Drive.
Step 4: Select Boot Bluestar Linux (x86_64) and press Enter to start the setup process.
Step 1: Insert the USB flash drive into your computer.
Step 2: While the system would restart and initialize start pressing F9 (or Del or F10 or F12 or Esc) to display Boot Menu. The key could be different on different make and model, try other keys as per Make and Model of your machine.
Step 3: From the Boot Menu, select Flash Drive as Boot Device and Hit Enter. It may be at different serial number in different systems. Wait for the system to Boot from the Flash Drive.
Step 5: When booting into the live desktop an error is immediately shown, indicating that the system doesn’t have Internet access. so connect to internet then click on BlueStar Linux Installer.
Step 6: The wizard asks you to select the type of installation you want. Your options are Base, Desktop, Deskpro and Developer modes. then select the language and press Next.
TIP: If you spend some time in the live session, a period of inactivity will lock the system. All you need to unlock the screen is the password “user”. Just do not expect to find that information on the website too easily.
Step 7: Using the user interface, select your time zone. You can choose your time zone by choosing where you live on the map. Click Next when you are done.
Step 8: Choose your keyboard layout in the installer. Then select the Next button to go to the next page.
Step 9: Select the Erase Disk option in the Bluestar Linux installer and choose from the 3 options Swap with hibernate, this will delete all data in your Disk. When finished, click Next.
Step 10: Using the installer user interface, enter your full name, login user name, computer name, password, etc. When you have finished entering all the information, click the Next button to continue.
Step 11: A more unique part of the installer. It allows you to choose the splash screen and wallpaper for the KDE Plasma desktop. when you finished click Next.
Step 12: On the next page, you will see an overview of the installation. Then look for the Install button to start the installation process.
Step 13: After that a window will appear and click Install Now.
Step 15: When the installation is complete, click Reboot system to restart your BlueStar Linux system.
Step 16: On Grub Boot Menu choose first option Bluestar Linux.
Step 17: Enter your system’s Username and password to get logged in.
Step 18: Then you can start using Bluestar Linux.
WHAT TO DO AFTER INSTALLING BLUESTAR
Update BlueStar Linux using command line in the Terminal
All you have to do is to fire up the konsole emulator app or another terminal emulator of your choice.
Update BlueStar Linux using command line in the Terminal
All you have to do is to fire up the konsole emulator app or another terminal emulator of your choice.
let’s try and update the system using:
sudo pacman -Syyu
Followed by your password.
sudo pacman -Syyu
Followed by your password.
VIDEO TUTORIAL - INSTALLATION GUIDE
DOWNLOAD FILES
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balenaEtcher-Portable-1.5.122
bluestar-linux-5.16.10-2022.02.17-x86_64.iso
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