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Download Snigdha OS

🌟 Guide to Download Snigdha OS

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

1. Go to the Official Snigdha OS Website:
   Open your browser and visit the official Snigdha OS website to download the ISO. The website is:

   • https://snigdhaos.org/downloads.html

2. Choose Your Preferred Edition:
   Snigdha OS offers several editions based on desktop environments and use cases. Some of the most popular editions include:

   • Snigdha OS KDE Dr460nized (KDE Plasma desktop with customizations)
   • Snigdha OS XFCE (A lighter desktop environment)
   • Snigdha OS GNOME (GNOME desktop environment)
   • Snigdha OS LXQt (A very lightweight desktop environment)
   • Snigdha OS i3WM (A minimalist tiling window manager)

   Select the edition that best fits your preferences.

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💻 Step 2: Download the ISO File

1. Click on the Desired Edition:
   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.

2. Start the Download:
   After selecting your edition, click on the Download button. The file will typically be named something like:

   • snigdhaos-YYYY.MM.DD-x86_64.iso
   • Example: snigdhaos-2024.12.01-x86_64.iso

   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)

1. Verify the Integrity of the ISO:
   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.

   • Check the provided checksum on the Snigdha OS website.

   • Run the following command in the terminal (replace the filename with your downloaded ISO file):

     sha256sum snigdhaos-YYYY.MM.DD-x86_64.iso
     

   • 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)

1. Create a Bootable USB Drive on Linux:

   • Insert your USB Drive and check its device name using the lsblk command:

     lsblk
     

   • Write the ISO to the USB using the dd command:

     sudo dd if=snigdhaos-YYYY.MM.DD-x86_64.iso of=/dev/sdX bs=4M status=progress oflag=sync
     

     • Replace /dev/sdX with your USB drive's actual device (e.g., /dev/sdb).

2. Create a Bootable USB Drive on Windows:

   • Download and install Rufus from Rufus website.
   • Insert your USB drive and launch Rufus.
   • Select the Snigdha OS ISO and choose the USB drive.
   • Click Start to create the bootable USB drive.

3. Burn to a DVD (Optional):

   • If you prefer a DVD, use a tool like ImgBurn or Brasero to burn the ISO to a DVD.

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🚀 Step 5: Boot from USB or DVD

1. Insert the Bootable USB or DVD into the system where you want to install Snigdha OS.

2. Enter BIOS/UEFI:

   • Restart the computer and press the key to enter BIOS/UEFI (e.g., F2, DEL, or ESC).

3. Set USB/DVD as Primary Boot Device:

   • In BIOS/UEFI settings, set the USB drive or DVD as the primary boot device.

4. Save and Reboot:

   • Save the settings and reboot. Your system should boot into the Snigdha OS live environment.

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🏁 Conclusion

Now that you’ve successfully downloaded Snigdha OS, you are ready to move forward with installation. You can choose to use the Calamares graphical installer (available in Snigdha OS) for a smooth installation experience, or proceed with manual partitioning if you're an advanced user.

For more detailed installation instructions, visit the Snigdha OS Wiki.

Enjoy the performance and beauty of Snigdha OS! 😎🚀