How to install and configure Solus Budgie
1. Download Solus Budgie
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Go to the official Solus website: https://getsol.us.
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Click Download → Select Budgie edition (the flagship desktop).
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Download the
.iso
file — about 2 GB. -
After download, verify checksum (optional but recommended):
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On Linux:
Compare with the checksum on the website.
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On Windows: Use a tool like
CertUtil
in Command Prompt:
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2. Create a Bootable USB
You’ll need an empty USB (≥4 GB).
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On Windows: Use Rufus
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Insert your USB.
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Open Rufus → Select the Solus ISO → Leave partition scheme as
GPT
(for UEFI). -
Click Start.
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On Linux: Use
balenaEtcher
or thedd
command:(Replace
/dev/sdX
with your USB device — be very careful!)
3. Install Solus Budgie
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Boot from USB: Restart your PC, open BIOS/UEFI boot menu (
F12
,Esc
, orF2
usually), select your USB drive. -
Live environment: Choose “Start Solus” to boot into the live desktop.
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Launch installer (icon on desktop).
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Go through installer screens:
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Language & Region
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Keyboard Layout
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Time Zone
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Installation Type:
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Erase disk (wipes all data — easiest)
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Manual partitioning (if you dual-boot — you’ll need at least
/
andswap
partitions; optionally/home
)
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User Setup:
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Create username, password, computer name.
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Summary → click Install.
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Wait until installation completes (~5–15 min).
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Reboot and remove the USB when prompted.
4. Post-Installation Configuration
a. Update the system
Open Terminal and run:
This fetches the latest packages and security patches.
b. Install additional drivers (if needed)
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Open DoFlicky (Solus Hardware Driver tool) from the menu.
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It will suggest proprietary GPU/Wi-Fi drivers if required.
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Install, reboot.
c. Enable firewall
Solus includes ufw
(Uncomplicated Firewall):
d. Essential apps
Solus uses eopkg
as its package manager. Examples:
Or use Software Center for a GUI approach.
e. Budgie desktop tweaks
Install Budgie settings:
Then open Budgie Desktop Settings:
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Change Panel Layout
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Add Applets (e.g., system monitor, workspace switcher)
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Adjust Theme (icon packs, GTK theme)
5. Optional Customizations
Themes & Icons
Then switch in Budgie Desktop Settings → Style.
Enable Night Light
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Settings → Devices → Displays → Night Light
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Adjust schedule and warmth.
Performance tweaks
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Disable unneeded startup apps: Settings → Startup Applications
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Install preload (caches frequently used apps):
Snap & Flatpak support
Solus supports them for extra software:
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