Compile Fast Code, Fast Always moving with the latest compiler (llvm, currently GCC 14), optimized for Intel Architecture, giving access to the latest features. Constantly applying compiler flags to optimize builds. Multi-build approach to allow for all CPU optimizations, including AVX512. |
No Optimizations Left on the Table Fully validated and carefully tested distro that moves in lock-step with the upstream. Includes Intel HW enabling commits for the best on IA performance. Kernel-driven performance. Latest libraries with optimizations for best-in-class runtimes. |
Streamlined Development Tools and Workflows Powerful repair systems for development makes getting back to a known good state effortless for developers. Eg. Stateless, swupd verify--fix. Efficient debug system (FUSE) dynamically pulls debug info throughout a debug session, allowing developers to save context switching while debugging. |
Curated Content for Multiple desktop options with GNOME as default to allow for the ability to combine (as much or as little) different desktop tools as desired. Leverage open source, cross-platform technologies that are well known in the Linux community to maintain familiarity. Provide content curated for developer use cases. Eg: `c-basic` for developing in C, `containers-basic` for container. |
Connect. Collaborate. Contribute.
Documentation
Concepts
Clear Linux* OS does things differently than other Linux distributions.
Use the concepts section to learn in detail about the features that make Clear Linux OS different.
Get Started
The Get Started section will get you up and running fast with Clear Linux* OS.
Use these step-by-step instructions to guide you through the installation of Clear Linux OS from bare metal to a live image.
Custom OS
This training helps you create a customized OS that is based on Clear Linux OS.
This training content is archived on GitHub. It should be generally correct, but may be outdated in places. Proceed with caution.
Contribute and Collaborate
The Clear Linux* OS community is made up of a mixture of professionals and volunteers from all over the world. We strongly believe diversity is our strength and want to promote an inclusive and safe environment. To that end, the community follows a a few ground rules. Before contributing, please review and abide by the Code of Conduct.
Get Community Support
The Clear Linux Forum is the public forum is for all our users and developers to connect, ask questions, find solutions, and get support on their projects.
How to Contribute
As an open source project, we’re always looking for ways to improve the project. Contribute and help us make the Clear Linux OS a better OS for you!
Collaborate on Documentation
As an open source project, we’re always looking for ways to improve the project. Contribute and help us make the Clear Linux OS a better OS for you!
Report a Bug
Clear Linux OS welcomes all contributors to improve the project. Our preferred avenue to report bugs is through out GitHub Issues page. Click below for our simple template to report a bug.