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How to Install GhostBSD Linux

To install GhostBSD Linux

GhostBSD is an user friendly Linux based operating system. It allows the users to create a familiar workspace that can be used for data rescue. GhostBSD supports a several lightweight desktop environments like MATE, Xfce, LXDE and Openbox. Installation of GhostBSD Linux is explained in this article.

Installation of GhostBSD Linux

Before installing GhostBSD, go to official site and download the ISO image file for making bootable media like USB or DVD. Then plug it with your system to boot into setup wizard for GhostBSD.

Choose Live Session in the Boot Menu.

Login with default username.

Click on GhostBSD installer icon, which is displayed on the desktop.

Select your language and click on continue option.

Choose your keyboard layout.

Select your default Time Zone.

Here you need to select the ZFS Configuration and click on next option

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Enter the size for the swap partition and then click next option.

Set password for root user account.

Create new user account.

Installation process get started.

Once the installation is completed, restart your computer to take effect.

Login with user credential to access GhostBSD.

Access GhostBSD and have fun!!!

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FAQ
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Why is it called GhostBSD?
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It is referred to as “Gnome hosted by BSD”, which means that Gnome is hosted on the FreeBSD system.
Q
Does the GhostBSD license have any restrictions?
A
GhostBSD license has certain restrictions,

Do not claim that you wrote this.
Do not sue us if it breaks.
Q
Who can use GhostBSD?
A
GhostBSD can be used by companies, researchers, computer professionals, students and home users all over the world in their work, education, and recreation.
Q
Bootloader not showing GhostBSD. what to do now?
A
When bootloader not showing GhostBSD, execute the following command and then try
# update-grub.
Q
When are GhostBSD releases made?
A
The developer's team releases a new version more or less every 8 months. GhostBSD follows the release dates of FreeBSD.