IULinux 0.1 Alpha 1

A KDE Plasma workstation built for practical Linux work.

IULinux 0.1 Alpha 1 combines Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, KDE Plasma, IULinux Settings, a PackageKit-backed App Store, signed IULinux updates and opt-in workstation profiles.

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IULinux desktop with the branded dark workspace, bottom panel and application window — IULinux DesktopAuthentic project capture

Ubuntu 26.04 LTS baseamd64 / Resolute

KDE PlasmaIULinux desktop integration

Signed updatesOfficial APT archive

The system

IULinux Desktop

These are components of the current Alpha build. Some features depend on the hardware and available system services.

System visibility

Settings reports displays, audio, input, storage, connectivity, security, battery and provider state from the running system.

Implemented

Guarded software

The App Store searches local AppStream metadata and previews PackageKit actions before authorization-gated installation or removal.

Implemented

Authenticated updates

The IULinux repository package pairs a dedicated keyring with a Signed-By source so APT can verify IULinux packages.

Release component

Workstation profiles

23 manifest-backed add-ons cover development, media, design, engineering, gaming and authorized security research.

Optional

Optional profiles

Install the workstation tools you need.

Optional package profiles cover development, engineering, media, design, gaming, and authorized security research. They are not installed by default.

COMPUTEAI, Cloud / DevOps and Hermes setup tools

BUILDMobile, Embedded and FPGA / Digital Design

MEDIAAudio, video, photography and transcoding

DESIGNPainting, image, vector, publishing, CAD and 3D

ARCHParametric design and interior planning

GAMEGaming and classic emulation add-ons

SECAuthorized penetration and Android research

Screenshots

Interfaces from the current IULinux build.

These captures show the desktop, App Store, Settings, profiles, workspace and power/performance controls as they exist in the project.

IULinux desktop with branded dark workspace and application window — **IULinux Desktop**Plasma desktop and panel layout

IULinux App Store interface showing application categories and packages — **Applications and Software Management**App Store catalog and package actions

IULinux Settings interface showing system controls and status panels — **System Settings**IULinux-specific controls

IULinux Profiles interface showing optional workstation profiles — **Optional Workstation Profiles**Installable profile sets

IULinux workspace view showing desktop layout and application organization — **Workspace**Desktop workflow and applications

IULinux power and performance controls interface — **Power and Performance**Battery, power and performance views

Downloads and release information

Download IULinux 0.1 Alpha 1

Download IULinux-0.1-alpha1-amd64.iso from the official release host. It is 2,952,669,184 bytes. The matching SHA-256 file is published beside it. The ISO still carries the development volume label IULINUX_DEV.

Release statusAlpha 1Public artifact · amd64Download ISO ↘Verify and install ↗

Documentation

Handbook and release documentation

Read the HTML Handbook online or download the PDF. It covers installation, daily use, IULinux Settings, profiles, package management, troubleshooting, and the maintainer workflow.

Read the HTML HandbookOpen ↗Download Handbook (PDF)PDF ↘Signed APT archiveOpen ↗Source codeGitHub ↗

FAQ

Questions about Alpha 1.

Can I download the ISO now?

Yes. The public amd64 artifact and matching checksum are available in the Download section. Start with verification and installation.

What hardware is supported?

The target is amd64. There is no universal compatibility matrix; graphics, firmware, Secure Boot, NVIDIA and power behavior must be tested on the target machine.

Is Secure Boot universal?

No. Alpha 1 uses Ubuntu signed boot components and a specific Calamares EFI policy. Read the security and troubleshooting chapter before relying on it.

Where are updates published?

The independent signed archive is linked in the package management chapter.