A consistent welcome
ANDDAV artwork follows you from the boot screen to login. A first-login welcome helps you choose software, check updates and get started.
Meet version 1.0Independent. Debian-based. Yours.
ANDDAV OSYour desktop.
A fresh start.
A GNOME desktop built on Debian 13, brought together with ANDDAV branding, useful everyday apps and room to make it your own.
64-bit Intel & AMD PCs Live USB & installer
Debian 13 foundation GNOME desktop Try it from USB Your choices stay yours
A considered starting point
Debian underneath.
ANDDAV throughout.
Familiar foundations, a personal finish, and a desktop ready for everyday work.
Order, without the rules
Six app folders keep things easy to find. Rename them, move apps and choose your own avatar. Your changes are preserved.
Useful from day one
Browse with Firefox ESR, write with LibreOffice, listen with VLC and create with GIMP and Inkscape. Thunderbird handles your email.
Add what you need
Your tools.
Your choice.
Recommended Software makes a few useful extras easy to install. Nothing is selected for you, and apps already installed are recognised.
Find more applications and updates in GNOME Software, with Debian packages and Flathub support.
Visual Studio Code
Code editing and development
FileZilla
FTP, FTPS and SFTP transfers
Audacity
Audio recording and editing
OBS Studio
Screen recording and streaming
Optional downloads need internet access and free disk space. Each app has its own licence. VS Code downloads directly from Microsoft; FileZilla and Audacity on Flathub are community-maintained.
Take it for a spin
Try first. Install when you’re ready.
Explore the live desktop before deciding to install. Connect to the internet before starting installation; bootloader packages may need to be downloaded.
- 1
Download the image
Get the 64-bit ISO and compare its SHA-256 checksum to check your download.
- 2
Make a live USB
Write the ISO with Rufus in DD mode, then select the USB in your computer’s boot menu. Writing erases the USB.
- 3
Make yourself at home
Try your hardware in the live session. Back up your files and review the destination disk carefully before installing.
Start something new
Make it
ANDDAV OS.
Version 1.0 for 64-bit Intel and AMD PCs.
One image for the live desktop and graphical installer.
- Debian 13 + GNOME
- BIOS and UEFI installation tested in VirtualBox
- Live USB hardware tested on Dell XPS 13 9380
ANDDAV OS 1.0
amd64 · ISO image · 2.85 GB
The download is being prepared for publication.
Download coming soonNo registration. Start with the ISO; the source archive is a separate, optional download.
Check your download
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For your existing installation
Already using ANDDAV OS 1.0?
Enable signed ANDDAV updates without reinstalling. Your avatar, app folders and welcome preferences are preserved.
For installed ANDDAV OS 1.0 systems · Internet required · OS version stays 1.0
How to enable updates
- Back up your important files. Download and extract the ZIP, then open a terminal inside the ANDDAV-update-setup folder.
- Run the compatibility check:
sudo python3 install-anddav-updates.py - If it displays CHECK PASSED, apply the update setup:
sudo python3 install-anddav-updates.py --apply - Restart your computer. The ANDDAV update source is now available to APT and your software update tools.
The setup checks existing ANDDAV files and creates backups before adopting them into packages. If it reports a modified-file conflict or another error, stop and keep the message for support. Run it from your installed system, not the live USB.
Archive signing fingerprint:35330D6D71A10932C776BA6216E91A7BDDCB32BD
Source code, build files & licence notices
ANDDAV is an independent Debian-based distribution. Matching source and customisation files accompany the binary release. Proprietary firmware retains its own licence; source packages do not provide unpublished firmware source code.
Matching source archive 8.63 GB · available with releaseBuild configuration ANDDAV customisationsISO build script Build the customised live imageBuild tool versions Recorded builder packagesPackage licence texts Preserved copyright and licence filesBootloader notices ISO boot component licencesSource & build guide How the material is organisedThird-party notices Licences and attributionAll download checksums Available with release
A few things to know
Before you begin.
First release. Clear expectations.
Will it work on my computer?
ANDDAV OS targets 64-bit Intel and AMD PCs. Tests covered BIOS and UEFI VirtualBox installations and a live USB session on a Dell XPS 13 9380. Other hardware may differ, so try the live USB first. Apple Silicon is not supported by this amd64 image.
How much memory and disk space do I need?
Test VMs used 4 GB RAM and a 30 GB BIOS disk or 40 GB UEFI disk. These are tested configurations, not guaranteed minimums. Leave additional space for applications, Flatpak runtimes and your files.
Does a live USB save my changes?
A live USB without persistence forgets settings, installed apps and Wi-Fi passwords after restarting. The installed system retains them. Live writable space is limited.
Is Secure Boot supported?
Secure Boot, encrypted installation, dual boot and hibernation have not been validated for 1.0. The release notes describe the tested scope and known limitations.
Why is my new app outside its category folder?
Newly installed apps may need a logout and login before entering their folder. Placement depends on the app’s category metadata. Your own folder changes are preserved.
Where can I report a problem?
Email andrewdavies@anddav.net with your computer model, whether you are using the live or installed system, what happened and steps to reproduce it. Do not send passwords or other private information.