Introducing PyTermOS: A Lightweight Linux-Based OS for Learning and Development

Hello, Dev.to community!

I'm excited to introduce PyTermOS, a lightweight, Linux-based operating system designed to make it easier for both kids and adults to step into the world of development and Linux testing. 🚀

Why PyTermOS?

As a developer and an enthusiast of open-source projects, I wanted to create an OS that is not only lightweight but also educational. PyTermOS aims to provide a simple and accessible platform for learning about Linux, programming, and system operations.

Key Features

• Lightweight and Fast: PyTermOS is designed to run smoothly on minimal hardware.
• Educational Focus: Ideal for learners who want to understand the basics of Linux and programming.
• Python Integration: Includes a command-line interface built with Python, making it perfect for Python enthusiasts.
• Open Source: Fully open-source and available on GitHub for anyone to explore, use, and contribute to.
• PyTerm Powered: Built with Python, a new command-line interface made for MacOS is now the point of PyTermOS. PyTerm was for people that want to try Bash or zsh but want to learn using a smaller terminal.

Getting Started

1.

Get the PyTermOS Bootable image from iCloud. Soon will be created a downloads page on (pytermos.com)[https://pytermos.com)
Note: you won’t find anything on that iCloud page because PyTermOS is still in development and is not ready for being run on hardware.

2.

Use software like Balena Etcher or RPi Imager and install PyTermOS.

3.

Insert the Micro SD Card in your Raspberry Pi. Other boards are not supported.

4.

First-Boot to PyTermOS. Firstly you'll see the Linux Splash Screen and then it will boot to PTCLI. (PyTerm CLI)

5.

Now use PyTermOS!

Contributions welcome!

All contributions are welcome.

How?

Fork the PyTermOS Github repo. And then contribute!

If it's not hard, can you please star or view the repository for making PyTermOS more popular?

All stars and views will be appreciated.

PyTermOS Links

Main page: pytermos.com

Documentation page: docs.pytermos.com

Meaning of PyTermOS page: pytermos.com/sense.html

RSS Feed: PyTermOS-Project GitHub RSS

Github Repo: PyTermOS-Project/PyTermOS

Note: it is not done and not working.

Thanks for reading!!