How to install Void on Elementary OS Latest

Void is a popular customizable and modular Linux distribution. It offers users a simple and straightforward installation process. In this guide, we will show you how to install Void on Elementary OS Latest.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, there are a few things you need to have:

• A computer with Elementary OS installed.
• A stable internet connection.
• A USB drive with at least 4GB of space
• Basic knowledge of the command line.

Step 1: Download Void

First, you need to download the Void image from the official website.

1. Go to https://github.com/AlphaNecron/Void.
2. Click the green button labelled Code and select Download ZIP.
3. Extract the Void-master.zip file you downloaded in the previous step.

Step 2: Create a Bootable USB Drive

After you have downloaded the Void image, you will need to create a bootable USB drive using the following steps:

1. Insert a USB drive with at least 4GB of space.

2. Open Terminal and execute the following command to find the device name of the USB drive:

   sudo fdisk -l
   

3. Identify the device name of the USB drive, which should be something like /dev/sdX. Make sure you replace X with the correct letter.

4. Run the following command to create the bootable USB drive, replacing /dev/sdX with the device name of your USB drive:

   sudo dd if=path/to/void.iso of=/dev/sdX bs=4M && sync
   

   Note: This process will erase all the data on the USB drive.

5. Wait a few minutes for the command to complete.

Step 3: Boot from USB

1. Insert the bootable USB drive into your computer and restart it.
2. Press the key to access the boot menu. This can vary depending on your computer's manufacturer but is usually one of the function keys or the delete key.
3. Select the USB drive from the boot menu and press Enter to boot from it.

Step 4: Install Void

After booting into the Void live environment, you can proceed with the installation:

1. Press Enter to start the installation process.
2. Choose your language, time zone, and keyboard layout.
3. Select the encrypt disk option if you want to encrypt your installation.
4. Set up a user account and password.
5. Wait for the installation to complete.

Step 5: Reboot and Enjoy

After the installation is complete, you will be prompted to reboot your computer. Once the reboot has finished, you should have a working installation of Void Linux.

Congratulations, you have successfully installed Void Linux on your system!

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