Getting Started

All it takes to run Omakub is these two steps:

  1. Install a fresh copy of Ubuntu 24.04+ on your computer.
  2. Run wget -qO- https://omakub.org/install | bash in a terminal (start one with Ctrl+alt+T).

You should be able to complete the whole process in less than 30 minutes, depending on your internet connection. (Note that Omakub has only been tested on a fresh install of Ubuntu 24.04. If you already have an installation, use a different version, or even a different distribution, you'll be on your own.)

It's highly recommended that you encrypt the drive when you're installing Ubuntu. When you see this screen:

select-encryption-1.png

Select "Advanced Options", then:

select-encryption-2.png

Remember that to install Ubuntu on your computer, you'll need a USB thumb drive to serve as the installation media. It needs to be at least 12GB.

If you don't already have a computer for running Omakub, the Framework 13 is a great laptop for the purpose. An awesome configuration would be the AMD 7640U with 32GB RAM and 1TB SSD.

You can also find desktops and laptops optimized for Linux from System76, Tuxedo Computers, and Slimbook. And, of course, from mainstream vendors like Dell, Lenovo, HP, and others (but then you have to make sure you get something well supported).

Now that Omakub is installed on your computer, let's learn all about it.