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# Download Snigdha OS
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Here’s the updated **Markdown file** with Ventoy instructions added for creating bootable media:
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### 🌟 **Guide to Download Snigdha OS**
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Snigdha OS is a beautiful Arch-based distribution that provides an intuitive and user-friendly experience, complete with eye-catching themes, performance enhancements, and pre-configured software. Here's a simple guide to help you download Snigdha OS and start using it on your system.
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## 🔽 **Step 1: Visit the Official Snigdha OS Website**
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1. **Go to the Official Snigdha OS Website**:
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Open your browser and visit the official Snigdha OS website to download the ISO. The website is:
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- [Download Snigdha OS](https://snigdhaos.org/downloads.html)
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2. **Choose Your Preferred Edition**:
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Snigdha OS offers several editions based on desktop environments and use cases. Some of the most popular editions include:
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- **Snigdha OS KDE** (KDE Plasma desktop with customizations)
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- **Snigdha OS XFCE** (A lighter desktop environment)
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- **Snigdha OS GNOME** (GNOME desktop environment)
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- **Snigdha OS LXQt** (A very lightweight desktop environment)
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- **Snigdha OS i3WM** (A minimalist tiling window manager)
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Select the edition that best fits your preferences.
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## 💻 **Step 2: Download the ISO File**
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1. **Click on the Desired Edition**:
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Once on the Snigdha OS download page, select the edition you want to install. The page will provide a direct download link or a mirror list for the ISO.
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2. **Start the Download**:
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After selecting your edition, click on the **Download** button. The file will typically be named something like:
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- `snigdhaos-YYYY.MM.DD-x86_64.iso`
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- Example: `snigdhaos-2024.12.01-x86_64.iso`
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Wait for the download to complete. The size is typically around 2-3 GB, depending on the edition.
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## 🔍 **Step 3: Verify the Download (Optional)**
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1. **Verify the Integrity of the ISO**:
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To ensure that the ISO file has not been corrupted during download, it’s a good idea to verify its checksum (SHA256 or SHA1) to compare it with the official value.
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- **Check the provided checksum** on the Snigdha OS website.
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- **Run the following command** in the terminal (replace the filename with your downloaded ISO file):
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```bash
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sha256sum snigdhaos-YYYY.MM.DD-x86_64.iso
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```
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- Compare the output checksum with the one on the Snigdha OS website. If they match, your download is intact.
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## 💿 **Step 4: Create Bootable Media (USB or DVD)**
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### Option 1: Using Ventoy 🛠️
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Ventoy is an excellent tool for creating multi-boot USB drives with minimal effort.
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1. **Download Ventoy**:
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- Visit the [Ventoy website](https://www.ventoy.net/) and download the latest version for your operating system.
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2. **Install Ventoy on Your USB Drive**:
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- Extract the Ventoy zip file and run the installation script (e.g., `Ventoy2Disk.exe` for Windows or `./Ventoy2Disk.sh` for Linux).
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- Select your USB drive and click **Install**.
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3. **Copy the Snigdha OS ISO**:
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- Once Ventoy is installed on the USB drive, copy the downloaded Snigdha OS ISO file directly to the USB drive.
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4. **Boot with Ventoy**:
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- Restart your system and boot from the Ventoy USB drive. Select the Snigdha OS ISO from the Ventoy menu.
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### Option 2: Using dd (Linux)
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1. **Insert your USB Drive** and check its device name using the `lsblk` command:
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```bash
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lsblk
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```
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2. **Write the ISO to the USB**:
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```bash
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sudo dd if=snigdhaos-YYYY.MM.DD-x86_64.iso of=/dev/sdX bs=4M status=progress oflag=sync
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```
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Replace `/dev/sdX` with your USB drive's actual device (e.g., `/dev/sdb`).
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### Option 3: Using Rufus (Windows)
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1. **Download Rufus**:
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Download and install **Rufus** from [Rufus website](https://rufus.ie/).
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2. **Create a Bootable USB Drive**:
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- Insert your USB drive and launch Rufus.
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- Select the Snigdha OS ISO and choose the USB drive.
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- Click **Start** to create the bootable USB drive.
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### Option 4: Burn to a DVD (Optional)
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1. **Download ImgBurn or Brasero**:
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- Windows: Use [ImgBurn](https://www.imgburn.com/).
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- Linux: Use Brasero.
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2. **Burn the ISO to a DVD**:
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Follow the application instructions to burn the ISO file to a blank DVD.
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## 🚀 **Step 5: Boot from USB or DVD**
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1. **Insert the Bootable USB or DVD** into the system where you want to install Snigdha OS.
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2. **Enter BIOS/UEFI**:
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- Restart the computer and press the key to enter BIOS/UEFI (e.g., `F2`, `DEL`, or `ESC`).
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3. **Set USB/DVD as Primary Boot Device**:
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- In BIOS/UEFI settings, set the USB drive or DVD as the primary boot device.
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4. **Save and Reboot**:
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- Save the settings and reboot. Your system should boot into the Snigdha OS live environment.
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## 🏁 **Conclusion**
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Now that you’ve successfully downloaded and created bootable media for Snigdha OS, you’re ready to move forward with installation. You can use the **Calamares graphical installer** for a smooth installation experience or proceed with manual partitioning if you're an advanced user.
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For more detailed installation instructions, visit the [Snigdha OS Wiki](https://wiki.snigdhaos.org/).
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Enjoy the performance and beauty of Snigdha OS! 😎🚀
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