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The next generation Linux workstation, designed for reliability, performance,
and sustainability.

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For


YOU

Bluefin is an operating system for your computer. The best of both worlds: the
reliability and ease of use of a Chromebook, with the power of a GNOME desktop.

Applications by Flathub

Near-zero maintenance

Included GPU drivers

Featuring automatic image-based updates and a simple graphical application
store, Bluefin is designed to get out of your way. Get what you want without
sacrificing system stability. The Linux client has evolved, a clean start for
the next generation. Check the announcement blog post and introductory
documentation for more information.

Images are available for PC, Framework and ASUS laptops, and Microsoft Surface
devices. M1/M2 Mac Support coming soon.



> “Evolution is a process of constant branching and expansion.” Stephen Jay
> Gould

For


DEVELOPERS

Bluefin comes with an optional "developer mode" that transforms your device into
a powerful workstation. It features container-focused workflows to get you
started depending on where you're coming from, or bring your own. Wield the
industry's leading tools at your fingertips.

Visual Studio Code with devcontainers.

Container centric terminal

Devpod for developer environments as code

Homebrew on-tap

The inclusion of a container runtime unlocks your team's potential. Use the same
tools that power modern internet infrastructure on your desktop. Bluefin knows
how to ship to production.

We target Linux operators who don't use Linux on the desktop because it has
failed them. So we're taking the Linux desktop through its cloud-native journey
and building it as a community.

> Be the one who moves, not the one who is moved. Zavala



Our


MISSION

Bluefin is not just software, she is a new breed of animal, adapted to survive
the rigors of an ecosystem dominated by giants while protecting her family.

We believe that the desktop experience needs to change. Technology begins with
the local computer, the device that you touch, and it should be as essential as
the rest of the Linux ecosystem.

By introducing cloud-native patterns to the desktop we hope to ignite interest
in desktop computing while catering to the next generation of open-source
contributors. Bluefin is designed to be the tool you depend on to do what you do
best. The current Linux desktop didn't get us there, but we believe that what
was made, can be unmade. Let's make it better.

Bluefin is about sustainability, encompassing the software, the hardware, and
the people.

> There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that
> reflects it. Edith Wharton

Or she may disembowel us on the way. Clever Girl.



Project Bluefin is not a finished product, she is an ongoing passion project
maintained by cloud-native enthusiasts who seek a more reliable and maintainable
Linux desktop experience. Check out the open issues.

She represents the state of the art … a fragile, beautiful, and unique creature.
A perfect predator for a world that will that will inevitably face challenges.
We must adapt. We can do it together.


NEWS


TRY BLUEFIN

Use the form below to get the correct ISO download link for your hardware and
use case. The team recommends Fedora Media Writer or Ventoy to create
installation media:


Unsure?


FAQ

If your questions remain unanswered, you can find us on our Discourse forum and
check out docs.projectbluefin.io.

What is this exactly? Why did you make a Linux distribution?

Bluefin utilizes bootc's OCI container features to compose and build an OS
image. This process is overseen by a well-structured community that is committed
to automation and sustainability. The end result is akin to a configuration
management tool like Ansible or Salt, but without the typical challenges
associated with maintaining a custom distribution. We use the term "custom
image" to describe this approach. It's like having someone install, configure,
and maintain a polished setup for you.

What is a cloud native model?

Cloud Native Desktop Model OSTree Native Containers

How does this differ from other desktops?

Bluefin is a next generation desktop that purposely behaves like a consumer
device instead of a traditional distribution. We remove choice paralysis for
users by presenting one well curated Flathub store, Homebrew, and minimize the
use of system packaging.

For developers we concentrate on a pure cloud-native developer workflow via
devcontainers.

Or use any OCI container as your user space.

Distrobox Flathub Devcontainers Ptyxis

Where can I find more details on the features?

You can find detailed information in our GitHub repository.

GitHub Bluefin Documentation Developer Documentation

Why dinosaurs??

Bluefin is a Deinonychus antirrhopus, a theropod dinosaur whose name means
"terrible claw". Discovered in the 1960s, she revolutionized our understanding
of dinosaurs. Before Deinonychus, dinosaurs were often seen as slow, dim-witted
creatures. However, she shattered these misconceptions, offering insight into
the dynamic world of hot-blooded, rapidly evolving animals that were masters of
their domain. We aim for our desktop to embody a similar nimbleness. Power and
adaptability.

Deinonychus

What if I want to use KDE?

Aurora is the same Bluefin but uses KDE instead. We hope that Bluefin and Aurora
act as inspiration for others to build their own communities around user
experiences. Also check out Bazzite if you want an enthusiast-grade gaming
experience, similar to SteamOS. Birds of a feather are stronger together.

Aurora Bazzite

What do the Framework, Asus, and Surface images do?

Bluefin is a community supported option on the Framework 13 and 16 laptops. We
work closely with the Framework team to ensure the best experience and is the
preferred platform by the Universal Blue team. The Asus and Surface images ship
the asus-linux.org and linux-surface kernels, respectively. All of them allow
for user-overridden configuration.

Framework Surface Asus

I'm not interested in a desktop, can I just get the dinosaurs?

Bluefin was brought to life by Jacob Schnurr and Andy Frazer. The artwork is
free for you to use. It represents the delicate balance of life and is there to
remind us that open source is an ecosystem that needs to be sustained. The
software we make has an effect on the world: Bluefin might be put together by
technology nerds, but it took two humans to show us the importance of the
creativity of the human mind.

Wallpapers and Dinosaurs Jacob Schnurr Andy Frazer




OUR FLOCK

Bluefin is built by a dedicated group of maintainers and contributors.

Powered By

Project Bluefin



Bluefin is built with Universal Blue, a community toolkit designed to reboot the
Linux desktop. Built for the love of the game. Welcome to indie Cloud Native.



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All artwork built by humans.



 * Website - Jan Dolanský & Kyle Gospodnetich
 * Logos and Wallpapers - Jacob Schnurr
 * Bluefin Illustrative Wallpaper - Andy Frazer, DragonsofWales
 * Special Thanks - Aaron Lake, Brian Ketelsen, Dustin Kirkland, and Marco Ceppi





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