The Librem 5 comes with PureOS by default. This page explains why that is important.
There was a separate track for each Mac/Windows/Linux and several manual and error-prone steps along the way. To our surprise there was nothing out there that fit our needs. So we built Etcher, an SD card flasher app that is simple for end users, extensible for developers, and works on any platform. Download Etcher for your current operating system. Select the PureOS ISO file you downloaded. Select the USB drive you want to turn into an install drive. The USB drive is now an install drive! Follow the installation steps to install PureOS. USB Security Token. The Librem Key is designed with portability in mind. It’s the same size as your average thumb drive and has a durable, full-size USB plug and a sealed case. Add it to your key ring or just put it in your pocket or purse and know your keys are always with you. PureOS is an open-source operating system derived from the highly acclaimed Debian GNU/Linux distribution and designed with the new Linux user in mind. It features two editions, one with the GNOME desktop environment, and another one with the Openbox window manager. It is available only for USB. Possibly the best and most complete tool to create bootable USB drives from ISO files in.
An operating system in your best interests
The Librem 5 comes with PureOS by default, not Android. It is the only smartphone on the market today to ship with a fully-free and auditable operating system, from the ground up, that is created in your best interest instead of corporations’ bottom lines. It is the only project with a bona fide community instead of a “Big Corp” governance model.
That doesn’t mean the Librem 5 is “locked in” to PureOS, however! If you are a technology enthusiast or enterprise with special needs, you can run your own compatible GNU/Linux operating system as an alternative to PureOS. It’s your hardware.
When you purchase a Librem 5, you can be confident that we will continue to provide security updates, privacy improvements, bug fixes, and new features… without compromising performance. The featureset will expand over time to more free software applications. Your user experience will improve as we incrementally add commonly requested applications and features while keeping performance in mind. How is this possible? We’re glad you asked:
PureOS is based on the Debian operating system, the most popular GNU+Linux OS in the world, powering everything from a Raspberry Pi to the world’s biggest datacenters and supercomputers. PureOS strives for the strictest of security and privacy protection, by releasing all the source code, and offering safe security and privacy defaults, as well as avoiding common security threats, such as ransomware, and data mining tools. PureOS is in complete compliance with FSF’s free distribution guidelines and does not ship proprietary software or blobs.
PureOS is a true Free and Open-Source project where community contributions are welcome, and it can be entirely audited for security.
Visit PureOS’ website at PureOS.net and get involved!
USB port types and names
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard for connecting computers and other devices. It's available with many types of ports, and each type has a unique shape. On Mac computers, USB is available with these ports, depending on your Mac model:
Download Linux PureosUSB-A
Type USB-A ports are commonly called USB, USB 2, or USB 3 ports, depending on the USB specification they support. They aren't reversible, so a USB-A connector plugs into the port only when oriented correctly.
USB-C
Type USB-C ports are available as either standard USB-C ports or Thunderbolt 3 ports that also support USB-C connections. They both look the same, and the connector plugs into the port in either orientation.
Learn more about identifying the ports on your Mac, as well as the adapters and cables you can use to connect older devices to type USB-C ports.
USB specifications
USB specifications are important primarily when you want the most speed and power for your USB device, or your device needs more power or is using too much power. Every USB port supports a particular USB specification, which determines the port's maximum>USB specifications on MacData transferPowerUSB 3.1 Gen 2
Also known as USB 3.2 Gen 2 Up to 10 GbpsUp to 15W at 5VUSB 3.1 Gen 1 Also known as USB 3.2 Gen 1 or USB 3 Up to 5 GbpsUp to 900 mA at 5VUSB 2.0 Up to 480 MbpsUp to 500 mA at 5VUSB 1.1 Up to 12 MbpsUp to 500 mA at 5V
To learn which specification is supported by a type USB-A or type USB-C port on your Mac model:
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USB specifications all work with each other, but speed and power are limited by the cable or device that uses the earliest specification. For example, if you connect a USB 3 device to USB 2 port, your device is limited to USB 2 speeds, and it can't draw more power from the port than can be delivered over USB 2. In other words, to get the best performance, make sure that the USB port on your Mac and the USB cable to your device meet or exceed the USB specification of the device itself.
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If your Mac doesn't recognize a USB device after you plug it into your Mac:
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