Requirements
Minimum:
- 64 bit x86_64 processor (Intel/AMD), with at least 2 CPU cores. (32-bit not supported)
- Any GPU/IGP with OpenGL 3.3+ support.
- At least 2GB DDR3/DDR4 RAM.
- At least 10GB HDD/SSD storage.
- Basic WPA/WPA2 compatible wifi card or ethernet supported motherboard.
Recommended (Themed Edition):
- 64 bit x86_64 processor (Intel/AMD), with at least 4 CPU cores. (32-bit not supported)
- Any GPU/IGP with OpenGL 3.3+ support.
- 4-8GB DDR3/DDR4 RAM.
- 50GB HDD/SSD space (more the better).
- WiFi and Ethernet Card.
Installation Instructions
Make Bootable USB:
- To create a bootable USB. You can follow the step-by-step guides on the Tutorials page.
- Insert the USB into your computer and open the BIOS/Boot Menu. The key to open it depends on your device.
- Common keys are F8, F11, F12, or Esc plus a Function key. Press the key repeatedly right after turning on your PC.
- Use the arrow keys to highlight your USB drive, then press Enter to boot from it.
- When the ALG boot options appear, choose the right option:
- If you have an NVIDIA GPU (Kepler or newer), select Option 2 (press the Down Arrow once, then Enter).
- For all other systems, select Option 1 (just press Enter).
- ALG will start based on your choice. For NVIDIA users, the necessary drivers are enabled automatically.
Getting Started with ALG installation:
Selecting the correct graphics driver:
ALG Plasma
ALG Plasma is the flagship edition of the ALG project. It is pre-configured and ready to use. It comes with all the necessary software and settings to help users get started quickly, including the welcome app and the app store. It is geared towards users who are familliar with the Windows 7/10/11 desktop user experience.
ALG GNOME
The GNOME Edition of ALG gives you a more modern computing experience. It is pre-configured and ready to use. It comes with all the necessary software and settings to help users get started quickly, including the welcome app and the app store. It is geared towards users who are familliar with the MacOS desktop user experience, or would like to explore it.
ALG XFCE
ALG XFCE is a lightweight edition of the ALG project, that promises a more traditional computing experience. It is geared towards users with older or minimal hardware. It aims to give life to your old laptor or PC, or as a full fledged experience for someone on a lower-end machine.
