How to install Garuda Linux – GEEK MATTER – Easy Steps

Garuda Linux is a mobile operating system based on Arch Linux. Use Arch packages and Arch technologies like Pacman. However, unlike Arch Linux, users do not need to compile it from scratch to install it as it comes with a graphical installer.

Garuda offers a wide variety of Linux desktops, but it is mainly focused on the KDE Plasma desktop. If you love Arch and want a solid KDE experience, follow this guide to learn how to install Garuda Linux.

Note: To install Garuda Linux, you must have a computer with at least 1GB of RAM and a USB flash drive with at least 1GB of storage space.

Download Garuda Linux

You need to download Garuda Linux as an ISO file to install it on your computer. To download the latest Garuda Linux ISO file on your computer, head over to the official website.

Once on the website, locate the download button on the left side and click on it. Then scroll down to the bottom of the page to see the various Garuda editions available.

Garuda has many different editions, including XFCE, KDE, Gnome, Mate, and others. However, the KDE edition is considered the major version of Garuda and we will focus on that version of the operating system in this tutorial.

Once you have found the KDE version of Garuda, you will have three subversions of Garuda to choose from. These versions are “KDE Dragonized Edition”, “KDE Dragonized Gaming Edition” and “KDE Dragonized BlackArch Edition”. Choose your edition by clicking the download button.

The download process for Garuda Linux shouldn’t take long. When the process is complete, continue to the next section of the guide.

Creating the Garuda Linux Installation USB

Garuda Linux is distributed via an ISO file. This ISO file must be updated to a USB drive to install it on your computer. There are many different ways to update ISO files on Linux. In our guide, however, we will focus on Etcher.

Why Etcher? It’s cross-platform and looks the same regardless of the operating system. Therefore, regardless of the operating system you are using, you can follow the instructions in this guide to create a Garuda Linux installation USB.

To get started, head over to Etcher.io and download the app. Once the application is downloaded, install it on your computer and launch it. Then follow the step-by-step instructions below to create a USB installer.

Paso 1: Find the “Flash From File” button within Etcher and click on it with your mouse. Then by clicking the button, find the Garuda Linux ISO file and select it with the mouse.

Paso 2: Plug your USB flash drive into your computer’s USB port. Then look for the “Select Destination” button to choose your USB flash drive.

Paso 3: Find the “Flash!” inside Etcher and click on it with the mouse. By clicking this button, the Etcher application will start displaying the ISO file. This process will take a little time, so be patient.

When Garuda Linux finishes flashing on the USB, restart the computer. Then go into BIOS and set it to boot from USB.

Garuda Linux installation

To install Garuda Linux, boot the operating system from USB on your computer. Then follow the step-by-step instructions below.

Paso 1: Find the shortcut “Install Garuda Linux” on the Garuda desktop. Then double-click on it to launch the installer.

Paso 2: When you start the installer, you will see “Welcome to the Garuda Linux Soaring Installer”. Select the language you speak. Then click the “Next” button to continue.

Paso 3: Now you need to select your time zone on the map. With the mouse, select your location. Choosing your location will tell Garuda Linux where you live and what time zone to use.

Paso 4: Next, you need to choose your keyboard layout. By default, the operating system installer should be able to detect it. However, if you want a different keyboard layout than the one detected, look at the list and click on it. Select “Next” when done to continue.

Paso 5: After selecting a keyboard layout, it’s time to choose an installation type. Select the hard drive on which you want to install Garuda Linux. Then select the type of partition you want. For best results, choose “Erase Disc”.

Paso 6: You must configure your username, password, and computer name. To do this, enter the correct information in the text boxes. Keep in mind; your username must be all lowercase.

When you have entered your username, password and computer name, click the “Next” button to continue. On the next page, you will see an overview. Finally, click “Install” to install the latest version of Garuda Linux.

Paso 7: When the installation is complete, restart your computer and remove the USB hard drive. Then log in. By logging in, you will be using Garuda Linux! Enjoy!