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Operating System Specific Discussions => AROS Research Operating System => Topic started by: retrofaza on May 19, 2025, 06:58:27 AM

Title: New Portable AROS Distribution – Now Available!
Post by: retrofaza on May 19, 2025, 06:58:27 AM

We’re excited to announce the release of a new portable AROS distribution, designed to run directly from a USB stick. This project was created for users who want to explore AROS without the need to install it on a hard drive or invest in dedicated hardware.

Watch the system in action:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OeMbB2rGXc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OeMbB2rGXc)

Who is this for?

This distribution is aimed at:

- curious users who want to try out AROS without prior experience,
- those who don’t own (or don’t want to buy) compatible recommended hardware,
- enthusiasts who want to carry AROS in their pocket – ready to boot on the go.

This is not meant to replace existing AROS distributions, but rather to complement them. It’s a convenient tool for discovering and using AROS in a modern and accessible way.

System requirements:

- A reasonably modern x86_64 (64-bit) computer,
- USB 3.0 support (both host and USB stick),
- A 1920×1080 display,
- Processor virtualization option (usually Intel VT-x, “Intel Virtualization Technology” or AMD-V, “SVM Mode”) available in BIOS/UEFI and enabled.

What does it offer?

- Quick and easy boot from USB – no installation required,
- A ready-to-use graphical environment upon launch,
- User experience similar to that of dedicated hardware.

Download links:
https://arosnews.github.io/aros-portable/ (https://arosnews.github.io/aros-portable/)

The image should be written to a flash drive of at least 16GB (under Windows, for example, using Rufus).

Title: Re: New Portable AROS Distribution – Now Available!
Post by: retrofaza on December 21, 2025, 08:17:15 PM

Listening to background music from the classic Protracker while browsing the Internet in AROS? Of course. And screen dragging too. Great for me :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k57vT2tyzB8

Title: Re: New Portable AROS Distribution – Now Available!
Post by: AndyFC on December 22, 2025, 01:36:18 PM

Excellent! Thanks for posting this.

After I'd found my old mini tower PC the other day I planned to see if it's AROS compatible, and then have a tinker whilst on Christmas break, so perfect timing.

Title: Re: New Portable AROS Distribution – Now Available!
Post by: retrofaza on December 25, 2025, 10:28:31 AM

Almost every classic Amiga program can now be configured for AROS 64-bit so that it can be used comfortably. Here is an example of working with the iconic Deluxe Paint!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNypGnyJOuM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNypGnyJOuM)