Armbian is a lightweight Debian and Ubuntu-based Linux distribution optimized for ARM-based single-board computers (SBCs). It's designed to provide a stable, efficient operating system for devices like Raspberry Pi alternatives, including boards from manufacturers such as Orange Pi, Banana Pi, Odroid, and many others.
The project focuses on delivering a consistent experience across diverse ARM hardware platforms. Armbian provides pre-built images that are ready to flash onto SD cards, along with regular security updates and kernel patches. It's particularly popular among users who want a more streamlined and performance-oriented alternative to manufacturer-provided operating systems.
Key features include support for numerous ARM boards, multiple desktop environments (or headless server configurations), and active community development. The distribution includes tools for system configuration and management specific to ARM hardware, making it easier to work with GPIO pins, hardware acceleration, and other board-specific features.
Armbian is open-source and maintained by a community of developers who work to keep the software updated and compatible with an ever-growing list of ARM devices. It's especially valued by hobbyists, developers, and anyone building projects with ARM-based boards who want reliable, well-maintained system software.
RELEASE DATE: Tuesday, November 30, 2025Tuesday, November 30, 2025
Once you have downloaded an image, be sure to verify it for both security and integrity.
By calculating the image’s checksum on your own computer and comparing it to the original checksum, you can verify the image has not been tampered with or corrupted. Images are also gpg signed with Fedora keys to demonstrate their integrity.
Click the verify button to download the checksum file for your downloaded image.
Import Linuxrpms's GPG key(s)
curl -O https://linuxrpms.com/linuxrpms-gpg.pub
You can verify the details of the GPG key(s) here.
Verify the checksum file is valid
gpgv --keyring ./linuxrpms-gpg.pub armbianlinux-*-CHECKSUM
Verify the checksum matches
sha256sum -c armbianlinux-*-CHECKSUM
If the output states that the file is valid, then it's ready to use!
For Intel and AMD x86_64 systems
Armbian Linux BETALive ISOiso4.3 GiB
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