- C++ 99.3%
- NSIS 0.7%
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| LICENSE.txt | Add .gitattributes, .gitignore, and LICENSE.txt. | |
| linixify-cli.cpp | cleanup | |
| linixify-cli.sln | Add project files. | |
| linixify-cli.vcxproj | GetTypeDiskDevice,fix static compilation | |
| linixify-cli.vcxproj.filters | download executuion_command function,new method of efi check,secure boot check | |
| linixify.nsi | fix build file | |
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Linixify-cli
Linixify-cli is a rewriten version of Tunic project in c++
Install Linux over or alongside an existing Windows install, straight from Windows, without requiring to boot from external media like a flash drive or making UEFI/BIOS configuration changes.
What Linixify Does
- Validates your system meets Linixify requirements.
- Asks all questions at beginning (so you don't have to babysit the install).
- Offers full disk overwrite or dual boot arrangement.
- If dual boot, shrink C: volume to make space for Linux.
- Provides tools to assist with freeing up space for Linux.
- Disables Windows fast boot.
- Provides Linux Mint, Ubuntu and most official Ubuntu flavors.
- Downloads the Linux .iso file for you.
- Installs Grub with Secure Boot support.
- Calculates Linux equivalent values for your Windows locale and user account.
- Reboots and runs the Ubiquity installer, automated, (fully in RAM with mounts to the iso removed).
- If custom install type choosen, will provide Ubuntu's Ubiquity disk partiton GUI.
- Reboots into your final installed Linux!
Requirements
- Windows Vista and newer
- x64 bit cpu
- At least 15 GB of free disk space
- UEFI/BIOS
- Administrator user permissions
- Internet access
- AC Wall Power
Limitations
- Currently, Linixify only installs official flavors of Ubuntu and Linux Mint.
- Due to the nature of what Linixify does, it may show up as a false positive on some malware scans.
Getting Started
Preparation
- Backup your data!
Before you start, make sure to backup up an image of your entire disk(s). Linixify does not assist with full disk backup.
No, really. Backup your data.!!!
- Close all other running applications.
Usage
- Download and run the from releases.
- Answer questions.
- Let it run. It may take a long time.
- Enjoy your new Linux OS!
Legal Stuff
License
Distributed under the GNU General Public License, version 3.
Disclaimer
This software could inadvertantly and permanently destroy all data, leave a computer unbootable, or otherwise leave a computer in an undesirable state. This software comes as-is with absolutely no warranty. Read sections 15, 16, and 17 of the GNU GPL version 3 license for more information.