Pond, a Linux operating system. Early Preview.
Installation
There are two ways to install Pond. Installer (Windows) takes care of the technical steps for you, or the ISO installer to install from a bootable USB drive.
ISO Installer
Install Pond on a PC from a bootable USB drive.
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DownloadAn ISO Installer is the traditional way to install Linux. This method is recommended for experienced users.
Write the ISO onto a USB drive, boot from it, then follow the installer steps.
Create unallocated space beforehand if you don’t want to reserve a full disk for Pond.
Note: Secure Boot needs to be off
Installation flow
Download Pond ISO
Write the ISO to a USB drive
Start from the USB
Install Pond
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Installer
(Windows)
Takes care of the technical steps and installs Pond for you. Keeps Windows so you can switch between the two whenever you like.
Installation time: ~5 mins
By downloading Pond, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
DownloadPond Installer was built to make installing a new operating system simple. Instead of creating a bootable USB and working through the usual complicated setup yourself, it takes care of all the technical steps for you.
This is a full installation of Pond as an operating system, not a virtual machine.
It’s designed to install Pond alongside Windows, so you can keep both operating systems and choose which one to use when your computer starts.
When you open Pond Installer, Windows may show a blue “Windows protected your PC” message. This is expected while Pond is new.
Choose more info → run anyway
Installation flow
Choose a drive
If you only have one drive, Pond will select it for you.
Make room for Pond
Choose how much space Pond should use.
Install Pond
Installer will set everything up without a USB drive or manual partitioning.
Dual boot
Choose Pond or Windows when your computer starts.
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