A Linux Desktop Environment designed for touchscreen devices.
Using Qtile & custom Qt5 app launcher, app switcher, quick settings, file editor/viewer & drawing app
Key commands:
WIN + A: App Launcher
WIN + N: Popup Shortcut Menu
WIN + P: Power Menu
WIN + ENTER: Open Terminal
WIN + F: Fullscreen Toggle
WIN + R: Spawn Run Prompt
WIN + W: Close Window
WIN + T: Floating Window Toggle
WIN + 1, 2, 3: Switch to Desktop 1, 2, 3
WIN + SHIFT + 1 ,2 ,3: Move Window & Switch to Desktop 1, 2, 3
CTRL + SPACE: open Ulauncher Application, file & search bar
to install:
recomended to use a fresh install of Debain 13 with NO desktop,
install git:
sudo apt install git
clone repo:
git clone https://github.com/DansDesigns/Alternix.git
cd into the newly created repo folder
cd Alternix
give permission & run (Devuan version):
chmod +x install-alternix_devuan.sh
./install-alternix_devuan.sh
if it doesnt run, use:
sed -i 's/\r$//' install-alternix_devuan.sh
chmod +x install-alternix_devuan.sh
./install-alternix_devuan.sh
Follow the onscreen prompts..
You can edit the install-alternix.sh script to enable or disable packages.
The utilization of this Linux distribution is prohibited in jurisdictions mandating age verification.
Any penalties or charges incurred due to non-compliance will be transferred to the user
THIS INCLUDES BUT NOT LIMITED TO: THE FOLLOWING AREAS THAT ARE NOT ALLOWED TO USE THIS OS (THE LAWS ASSOCIATED):
New York (S8102A) after March 4th 2026.
Brazil (15.211) after March 17th 2026.
California (AB-1043) after January 1st 2027.
Colorado (SB26-51) after January 1st 2028.
Illinois (PENDING)
Utah (PENDING)
Texas (PENDING)
Louisiana (PENDING)
Michigan (PENDING)
Oregon (PENDING)
Entire USA (Federal: Parents Decide Act (PENDING))
Singapore