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Armbian

Debian and Ubuntu-based Linux for ARM single board computers, featuring compact, optimized images, advanced build tools, SSH-ready Ethernet, NAND/SATA/eMMC/USB installs, and comprehensive login system monitoring, with upgrades via apt and robust community support.

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I use the console only edition on my Tinkerboard - very lightweight, so the whole things runs nice and fast. Works with 99.99% of what Raspbian supports too.

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What is Armbian?

Armbian is a base operating system platform for single board computers (SBCs) that other projects can trust to build upon.

  • Lightweight Debian or Ubuntu based linux distribution specialized for ARM development boards
  • Each system is compiled, assembled and optimized by Armbian Build Tools
  • It has powerful build and software development tools to make custom builds
  • A vibrant community

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  • Armbian Linux is availble as Debian and Ubuntu based images, compiled from scratch
  • Images are reduced to actual data size and automatically resized at first boot
  • Root password is 1234. You are forced to change this password and (optional) create a normal user at first login
  • Ethernet adapter with DHCP and SSH server ready on default port (22)
  • Wireless adapter with DHCP ready (if present) but disabled. You can use armbian-config to connect to your router or create an AP
  • NAND, SATA, eMMC and USB install script is included (nand-sata-install)
  • Upgrades are done via standard apt upgrade method
  • Login script shows: board name with large text, distribution base, kernel version, system load, uptime, memory usage, IP address, CPU and drive temperature, ambient temperature from Temper if exits, SD card usage, battery conditions and number of updates to install

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