Shadowfetch Linux
Hardware notes
Shadowfetch Linux targets ordinary 64-bit Intel and AMD PCs. The short version: 8 GB RAM and 100 GB disk is comfortable; 16 GB+ is better if you plan to run local AI models.
- Arch
- 64-bit x86
- RAM
- 8 GB comfortable
- Disk
- 100 GB comfortable
- Local AI
- 16 GB+ RAM
Recommended system
| Part | Requirement |
|---|---|
| CPU | 64-bit Intel or AMD processor. Newer multi-core CPUs make local AI, video, and creative workloads much nicer. |
| Memory | 4 GB minimum, 8 GB recommended for the desktop, 16 GB+ recommended for local AI and heavier creative work. |
| Storage | 40 GB minimum, 100 GB+ recommended. Local AI models can consume several GB each. |
| Graphics | Intel and AMD graphics use the normal Mesa stack. NVIDIA systems ship with the proprietary driver stack and hybrid laptops may still need manual tuning. |
| Firmware | UEFI or legacy BIOS. Secure Boot is not signed yet, so disable Secure Boot before booting the ISO. |
NVIDIA and hybrid laptops
The ISO includes the proprietary NVIDIA stack so NVIDIA desktops and laptops have a working path on first boot. Non-NVIDIA systems remove the stack after first boot to reclaim disk. Hybrid laptops can still vary by vendor firmware. PRIME offload is the intended path for discrete-GPU apps.
__NV_PRIME_RENDER_OFFLOAD=1 __GLX_VENDOR_LIBRARY_NAME=nvidia blenderCompatibility
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and peripherals
Hardware support comes mostly from Debian testing firmware and kernel packages. Intel Wi-Fi is usually uneventful. Some Broadcom, Realtek, fingerprint readers, RGB controllers, and very new Bluetooth chipsets may need follow-up firmware work.
Virtual machines
Shadowfetch boots in common VMs. Allocate at least 2 CPU cores, 4 GB RAM, and 40 GB disk. Enable 3D acceleration if your hypervisor supports it. Local AI inside a VM is possible, but bare metal is the real target.
What to include in hardware reports
- Exact ISO filename and checksum result.
- Computer model, CPU, GPU, RAM, disk type, and Wi-Fi chipset if known.
- UEFI vs legacy BIOS, Secure Boot state, and whether the live session booted.
- For installer issues, the Calamares step where it failed.
Download the ISOInstall guide →Known issues
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