Intro
We’re super excited to share that XeroLinux is moving ahead! soon you will be able to try out Free Demo versions of both spins.
Yup, you read that right. It’s a way for you to get a feel for the distro and all its cool features before deciding to support us by donating for the full, unlocked ISOs. Wondering if there’s a catch? Keep reading…
How & Why
Lately, I’ve been getting a bunch of requests to offer a free version so people can test drive the distro — kind of like a try before you buy. That got me thinking: how do I do that without folks just grabbing the free version and ignoring the paid one?
Initially, I wrote this guide on how to do it. But more feedback came in, with people saying stuff like “Why should we do all the hard work ourselves?”
So, what next? Last night, during the DistroTube Patron Cast (check the video below), someone suggested something brilliant: why not make Demo ISOs without the installer? Lightbulb moment! I couldn’t believe I hadn’t thought of it before. So I jumped right in and made it happen.
The demo ISOs won’t include the installer, which means you can’t install the OS from them. Plus, I’ve limited the cow-space to 100MiB — so you won’t be able to update or install big packages. They’re just for testing, so don’t try updating, it won’t work because of the space limit.
These demo ISOs will be available soon on the main page. Stay tuned!
Conclusion
We’re really excited to offer these Free Demo ISOs as a way for everyone to try out XeroLinux without any risk. It’s all about giving you a hands-on experience so you can see what the distro is all about before deciding to support the project by getting the full, unlocked versions.
We hope this approach strikes the perfect balance between sharing our work and encouraging contributions.
Keep an eye on the main page for when the demos drop — and as always, thanks for being part of the XeroLinux community!
Cheers !