How to Install UBOS on macOS

UBOS is an operating system designed for running web applications on a home server or in the cloud. It is based on Arch Linux and comes with an easy-to-use web interface for managing your system.

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing UBOS on macOS.

Requirements

To install UBOS on macOS, you will need the following:

• A Mac computer with at least 2GB of RAM and 20GB of free disk space
• A USB drive with a capacity of at least 4GB
• Internet connection

Step 1: Download UBOS Image

First, you need to download the UBOS image from the official website. You can download the latest image from this link - https://ubos.net/downloads/

Step 2: Flash UBOS Image to USB Drive

Once you have downloaded the UBOS image, you need to flash it to a USB drive. To do that, you can use a tool called Etcher.

1. Download Etcher
2. Insert the USB drive into your Mac
3. Open Etcher and select the UBOS image you downloaded
4. Select the USB drive you inserted
5. Click "Flash!" and wait until the process is completed

Step 3: Boot from USB Drive

Now, you need to boot your Mac from the USB drive that you flashed with UBOS.

1. Insert the UBOS USB drive into your Mac
2. Restart your Mac
3. Press and hold the Option key on your keyboard when the Mac restarts
4. Select the UBOS USB drive from the available boot options

Step 4: Install UBOS

Once you boot into the UBOS installer, you can install UBOS on your hard drive. To do that, follow the instructions on the screen.

1. Select "Install UBOS" from the main menu
2. Select the hard drive where you want to install UBOS
3. Follow the prompts to set up your timezone, keyboard layout, and user account
4. Wait until the installation process is completed

Step 5: Access UBOS Web Interface

Once UBOS is installed, you can access the web interface to manage your system.

1. Open your web browser and type "https://ubos.local/" in the address bar
2. Follow the prompts to set up a secure connection to the web interface
3. Log in using the username and password you created during the installation process

Congratulations! You have successfully installed UBOS on your macOS. You can now use UBOS to run web applications, host websites, and manage your home server.

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