LainOS is a community driven Linux project built by several developers from the global Serial Experiments Lain community who came together and decided it was time to do something about the execution of the LainOS concept and now project, originally derived from the 2002 LainOS.org coding experiments project, starting in early 2022. This project aims to create a light, useful and powerful linux distribution based on Arch Linux aimed at developers, tinkerers, and hackers alike who share the admiration of Serial Experiments Lain and similar works. (made by devs for devs)

• Made with Love

• Encrypted easy installations with customized Calamares installer

• Snappy performance due to lightweight window managers(Hyprland, Openbox)

• It's Ultra Based, on Arch Linux

• Developer tools and programming languages preinstalled(code, clang, clisp, gcc, go, python, rust)

• obs-studio 31.0.3-1

• Customized shell prompt, git tools, and terminal tools for easy speedy "devving"(NeoVim, LazyVim with plugins, Tmux and more)

• Arch user repository access

• Sleek aethetics from the wired

• Sane Defaults(just kidding)

• Privsec Suite:

• Librewolf Browser: Prvacy focused fork of Firefox

• wireguard-tools: For setting up fast, modern VPNs.

• gpa: A graphical tool for managing PGP keyrings.

• KeepassXC: A secure password manager.

• macchanger: For spoofing MAC addresses.

• kloak: Keyboard anonymization to obscure typing patterns.

• ufw: A user-friendly firewall.

• proxychains-ng: For routing traffic through proxies.

• tor: For anonymous browsing via the Tor network.

• I2P: For accessing the Invisible Internet Project network. This suite is designed for users prioritizing anonymity and data protection.

• Skid Kit:

• bettercap: For network attacks and monitoring.

• nmap: For network scanning and discovery.

• sqlmap: For automated SQL injection testing.

• wireshark: For packet analysis.

• kismet: For wireless network analysis.

• wifite: For automated Wi-Fi hacking.

• metasploit: A penetration testing framework.

• routersploit: For exploiting router vulnerabilities.

• hashcat: For password cracking.

1. Alpha Completion

   • Alpha version released for initial testing.

2. Beta Development (Current) The new official LainOS Project website https://lainos.dev website launched 10/04/2025

   • Identify bugs and gather community feedback.

3. Bug Fixing

   • Prioritize and resolve critical bugs.

4. Repository Cloning

   • Clone and customize Arch Linux repositories, solidifying LainOS as its own distribution.

5. Release Candidate (RC)

   • Create and test the RC version.

6. Community Feedback on RC

   • IMPLEMENT FEEDBACK FROM THE COMMUNITY.

7. Official Release 1.0 "Layer 1: Accella"

   • Launch stable version 1.0

8. Post-Release Support

   • Monitor feedback and plan future updates.

9. Future Development: Artix-Based LainOS(Lainix)™

   • Begin planning and development for an Artix-based LainOS release aimed at users who dislike systemd.