Visual tour

See MI Linux before you boot it.

Founder Preview is built around a clean GNOME desktop, MI Linux branding, a simple live/install path, and clear update tools.

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MI Linux desktop with bottom taskbar and dark branded wallpaper — Live desktop with MI Linux wallpaper and bottom taskbar.

Start up

Branded from the first screen.

The boot menu and startup screen use MI Linux artwork. The latest refresh also scales the boot and shutdown image to fill the display.

MI Linux boot menu with Try or Install option — Boot menu with live and install choices.

MI Linux full-screen boot splash — Full-screen boot and shutdown artwork.

Desktop

A familiar layout with MI Linux polish.

The desktop uses GNOME with a bottom taskbar, pinned everyday apps, dark styling, and Mann Industries artwork.

MI Linux GNOME desktop — Desktop, taskbar, pinned apps, and system tray.

Look and feel

Wallpaper and lock screen stay together.

Changing the desktop wallpaper also updates the lock screen. The login screen uses the same synced image instead of falling back to a plain grey background.

MI Linux default wallpaper artwork — Default wallpaper included in the Founder Preview.

Tools

What users get after install.

Welcome app

Quick links for updates, restore tools, software, and the MI Linux website.

Update Manager

Plain language messages for checking and installing updates. No raw exit-code wording for new users.

Software center

GNOME Software and Flatpak support give users a familiar way to add apps.

Install path

Boot live, test the desktop, then launch Install MI Linux when ready.

Checksums

SHA256 and SHA512 are published beside the ISO so downloads can be verified.

Open build recipe

The live-build configuration, packages, and website source are public on GitHub.