Bluefin
The next generation Linux workstation, designed for reliability, performance, and sustainability.
Install / Use
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Bluefin
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Bluefin is a cloud-native desktop operating system that reimagines the Linux desktop experience for modern computing environments.
For end users, it provides a system as reliable as a Chromebook with near-zero maintenance. For developers, it offers a kickass cloud-native developer workflow with integrated container tools, declarative system management, and seamless CI/CD integration. Check Introduction to Bluefin for a feature walkthrough.
Mission
Bluefin's mission is to provide a robust, cloud-native desktop operating system that bridges the gap between consumer usability and enterprise-grade infrastructure practices. We aim to deliver:
- Reliability: Atomic updates ensuring system stability
- Developer Experience: Integrated cloud-native tooling and workflows, including Kubernetes and container support
- Sustainability: Reduced maintenance overhead for contributors by using the latest cloud native infrastructure tech
Communications
Community Channels
- 📰 Announcements - Official project blog and announcements
- Project Board - What we're working on
- 💬 Discussions - Community forum (strongly recommended!)
- 📖 Documentation - Documentation and User Guides
- 🔧 Contributing Guide - How to contribute to the project
Getting Started
Visit projectbluefin.io to explore installation options and get started with Bluefin.
Secure Boot
Secure Boot is supported by default on our systems, providing an additional layer of security. After the first installation, you will be prompted to enroll the secure boot key in the BIOS.
Enter the password universalblue
when prompted to enroll our key.
If this step is not completed during the initial setup, you can manually enroll the key by running the following command in the terminal:
ujust enroll-secure-boot-key
Secure boot is supported with our custom key. The pub key can be found in the root of the akmods repository here. If you'd like to enroll this key prior to installation or rebase, download the key and run the following:
sudo mokutil --timeout -1
sudo mokutil --import public_key.der
Code of Conduct
This project follows the Universal Blue Community Guidelines. We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all contributors and users.
All participants in our community are expected to follow our code of conduct. Please report any violations to the project maintainers.
License
This project is licensed under the Apache License 2.0 - see the LICENSE file for details.
Third-Party Components
Bluefin incorporates and builds upon several open source projects:
- Fedora Linux - Base operating system foundation
- GNOME Desktop Environment - Desktop interface
- Universal Blue - Cloud Native desktop infrastructure
- Various CNCF Projects - Cloud-native tooling and containers
All incorporated components maintain their respective licenses and attributions.
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