<h2>Alter Linux - Arch Linux-derived OS made in Japan aimed at anyone to use</h2>

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    <img src="../images/logo/color-black-catchcopy/AlterV6-LogowithCopy-Colored-DarkText-256px.png" alt="Alter Linux logo">
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    <a href="https://fascode.net/en/projects/linux/alter/">
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    <a href="../LICENSE">
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    <a href="https://www.archlinux.org/">
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    <a href="https://gitlab.archlinux.org/archlinux/archiso/-/tree/v48">
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    <a href="https://github.com/FascodeNet/alterlinux/issues">
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                <a href="README_jp.md">日本語</a>
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            <th style="text-align:center">
                <a href="README.md">English</a>
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<b>
    日本語版は<a href="README_jp.md">こちら</a>にあります
</b>

<h2>〈Overview〉</h2>

Alter Linux is a new OS developed based on Arch Linux.<br>
Check the <a href="https://github.com/orgs/FascodeNet/projects/2">project board</a> for the latest status of Alter Linux.<br>
Please see the <a href="https://fascode.net/projects/linux/alter/">official website</a> for information on announcements and bugs for users.

<h3>Xfce</h3>
<img src="../images/screenshot/desktop-xfce.png" alt="screenshot">

<h3>Plasma</h3>
<img src="../images/screenshot/desktop-plasma.png" alt="screenshot">

<h3>Lxde</h3>
<img src="../images/screenshot/desktop-lxde.png" alt="screenshot">

<h3>Gnome</h3>
<img src="../images/screenshot/desktop-gnome.png" alt="screenshot">

<h3>Cinnamon</h3>
<img src="../images/screenshot/desktop-cinnamon.png" alt="screenshot">

<h3>i3wm</h3>
<img src="../images/screenshot/desktop-i3wm.png" alt="screenshot">

<h2>〈Feature〉</h2>
<ul>
    <li>You can install the already built Arch Linux environment with GUI</li>
    <li>We release not only 64bit but also 32bit version.</li>
    <li>The 32-bit version does not require PAE (Physical Address Extension).</li>
    <li>Adopt ZEN kernel by default</li>
    <li>Equipped with sophisticated UI, themes, and icons</li>
    <li>You can use the syntax of <code>apt</code> with <code>aptpac</code></li>
    <li>Higher quality audio with Pipewire is available by default</li>
    <li>Easy development of derived OS by framework based on archiso</li>
</ul>

<h2>〈Download〉</h2>
The image file can be downloaded from the official <a href="https://fascode.net/projects/linux/alter/#downloads">website</a>.
<br>
<b>We are looking for a mirror server provider for repositories and image file distribution.</b>
<br>
If you would like us to provide a mirror please contact the developer's Twitter.

<h2>〈Branch〉</h2>
These are a list of major branches. Other branches are temporary or used for specific purposes.

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                <a href="https://github.com/FascodeNet/alterlinux/tree/master">master</a>
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                <a href="https://github.com/FascodeNet/alterlinux/tree/stable">stable</a>
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                <a href="https://github.com/FascodeNet/alterlinux/tree/dev-stable">dev-stable</a>
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                <a href="https://github.com/FascodeNet/alterlinux/tree/dev">dev</a>
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            <td>
                Most stable. Bug fixes may be delayed.
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            <td>
                Release candidate. Most bugs have been fixed.
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            <td>
                It is updated regularly. Relatively stable, with the latest features and fixes. *
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            <td>
                Always updated. There may be many issues left.
            </td>
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    </tbody>
</table>

<h2>〈About opinion and impression〉</h2>
If Alter Linux doesn't start, is hard to use, or has any software you want installed by default, feel free to post it to <a href="https://github.com/FascodeNet/alterlinux/issues">Issues</a>.<br>
We are soliciting opinions from various users to make Alter Linux better.<br>

<h2>〈When submitting a bug report or pull request〉</h2>
Be sure to read <a href="CONTRIBUTING.md">CONTRIBUTING.md</a>.

<h2>〈Documents〉</h2>
Some documents may have outdated information or only some languages.<br>
All documentation can be found in <code>docs</code>.<br>
If you find a typographical error or a notation that isn't the case, please report it on Issues.<br>
<ul>
    <li><a href="en/BUILD.md">Build Alter Linux</a></li>
    <li><a href="en/SOFTWARE.md">About the source code of your own package</a></li>
    <li><a href="en/CHANNEL.md">Channel specifications</a></li>
    <li><a href="en/PACKAGE.md">Notes on package list</a></li>
    <li><a href="en/DOCKER.md">How to build on Docker</a></li>
    <li><a href="en/KERNEL.md">How to add a new kernel</a></li>
    <li><a href="en/CONFIG.md">About build configuration file</a></li>
</ul>

<h2>〈If you cannot start〉</h2>
You can disable the boot animation and boot to see the logs.<br>
Boot from the disk and select <code>Boot Alter Linux without boot splash (x86_64)</code>.<br>
In addition, please write down the situation and model name <a href="https://github.com/FascodeNet/alterlinux/issues">here</a>, and report it to the developer.

<h2>〈About FascodeNetwork and developers〉</h2>
<a href="https://fascode.net/">Fascode Network</a> is a creative team mainly composed of students.<br>
We are developing <a href="https://fascode.net/projects/linux/alter/">Alter Linux</a> and <a href="https://fascode.net/projects/linux/serene/">SereneLinux</a>.

<h3>Official Twitter account</h3>
<a href="https://twitter.com/FascodeNetwork">
    <img src="https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1245716817831530497/JEkKX1XN_400x400.jpg" width="100px">
</a>
<a href="https://twitter.com/Fascode_JP">
    <img src="https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1245682659231068160/Nn5tPUvB_400x400.jpg" width="100px">
</a>

<h3>Developer Twitter account</h3>
<a href="https://twitter.com/Hayao0819">
    <img src="https://avatars1.githubusercontent.com/u/32128205" width="100px">
</a>
<a href="https://twitter.com/Pixel_3a">
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<a href="https://twitter.com/yangniao23">
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<a href="https://twitter.com/Watasuke102">
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<a href="https://twitter.com/kokkiemouse">
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<a href="https://twitter.com/stmkza">
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</a>
<a href="https://twitter.com/yamad_linuxer">
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<a href="https://twitter.com/tukutun27">
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</a>
<a href="https://twitter.com/naoko1010hh">
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<h3>Special Thanks</h3>
<a href="https://twitter.com/s29kt_Tsukkun">
    <img src="https://avatars2.githubusercontent.com/u/74809846" width="100px">
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<a href="https://twitter.com/sunset09160306">
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