AriaX Linux Distribution

v1.0.0 "Aria" - CinnaMint Edition

A custom Linux distribution built on Linux Mint 22.3 (Ubuntu 24.04 LTS base), pre-configured with development tools, compilers, and the AriaX kernel for AI research and systems programming.

Download AriaX ISO

⬇️ Download ISO (14 GB)

Filename: AriaX-1.0.0-CinnaMint-Aria-64bit.xz.iso
Size: 14 GB (xz compressed)
MD5: 78b73900c46671bbd0cc7ed227209865
Release Date: January 18, 2026

⚠️ Important: Secure Boot must be disabled in BIOS/UEFI settings to boot AriaX. The custom AriaX kernel is unsigned.

System Requirements

64-bit x86 processor (AMD64/Intel64)
4 GB RAM minimum (8 GB+ recommended for development)
50 GB disk space minimum
UEFI or Legacy BIOS boot support
Secure Boot: DISABLED

The AriaX Kernel

AriaX includes a custom-built Linux kernel (6.8.12-ariax-ariax) with six-stream I/O support, optimized for AI workloads and systems programming research. The kernel is built with preemption enabled and optimized for desktop performance.

Pre-Installed Software

Programming Languages & Runtimes

Compiled Languages

C/C++ (gcc, g++, clang)
Rust (via rustup)
Zig (via zvm)
Java (OpenJDK 25)
.NET SDK 10.0

Scripting Languages

Python 3 (with pip, venv)
Node.js LTS (via nvm)
Lua 5.4
LLVM 20

Development Tools

Build Systems: CMake, Ninja, Autotools, NASM
Version Control: Git, GitHub CLI (gh)
Editors: Vim, Geany, Kate
Terminal: Kitty (GPU-accelerated)
Debugging: Valgrind, GDB
Utilities: tmux, screen, htop, fzf, ripgrep, jq

Servers & Databases

PostgreSQL database server
Redis key-value store
Apache2 web server
Nginx web server
Docker & Docker Compose
OpenSSH server

Creative & Media Tools

GIMP (image editing)
Inkscape (vector graphics)
Audacity (audio editing)
Kdenlive (video editing)
HandBrake (video transcoding)
FFmpeg (multimedia framework)

Gaming & Entertainment

Steam gaming platform
Discord communication
VLC media player

Aria Source Code

All AILP source repositories are pre-cloned in /Aria-Repos/ with full read/write permissions for easy exploration and contribution. Includes:

Aria Programming Language compiler
Nikola AGI consciousness architecture
Educational resources and curricula
AriaX utilities and experimental features
Community projects and examples

Desktop Environment

AriaX uses Cinnamon desktop with custom panel configuration and AriaX branding throughout. The welcome screen provides quick access to documentation, community resources, and system tools.

Installation Instructions

Download the ISO file and verify MD5 checksum
Write to USB drive using dd, Rufus, or Etcher
Disable Secure Boot in your system's BIOS/UEFI settings
Boot from USB and select "Start AriaX"
Test in live mode or run installer from desktop
Follow on-screen installation prompts

Verification

Verify your download with MD5:


                md5sum AriaX-1.0.0-CinnaMint-Aria-64bit.xz.iso

Should match: 78b73900c46671bbd0cc7ed227209865

Support & Community

For questions, bug reports, or contributions, visit our community at ai-liberation-platform.org or check our GitHub repositories.

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