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Turn Ubuntu 24.04 into AILinux Base

Best suited for Ubuntu Server 24.04

This guide shows you how to turn a fresh Ubuntu 24.04 installation (e.g., the Server Edition) into a complete AILinux system with KDE Plasma Desktop – in just a few steps.

1. Requirements

  • Ubuntu 24.04 (Minimal or Server Edition)
  • Internet connection
  • Root privileges (e.g., via sudo)

2. Add the AILinux Repository

Run the following command to set up the AILinux repository including GPG keys:

curl -s https://ailinux.me:8443/mirror/add-ailinux-repo.sh | sudo bash

This script automatically does the following:

  • Adds all AILinux repositories (Ubuntu, KDE neon, Chrome, etc.)
  • Imports the GPG key to /usr/share/keyrings/ailinux.gpg
  • Creates /etc/apt/sources.list.d/ailinux.list
  • Runs an initial apt update with automatic GPG fix
  • Optionally sets AILinux branding via /etc/lsb-release

3. Install KDE Plasma Desktop

Now install the complete KDE desktop environment:

sudo apt install kde-full

This provides:

  • KDE Plasma 6
  • Qt 6, KDE Frameworks 6
  • Full KDE application suite (Dolphin, Konsole, Discover, etc.)

4. Reboot

sudo reboot

After rebooting, you should be greeted by the graphical login screen (SDDM).

5. Verify System Branding

Check if the system branding was applied correctly:

cat /etc/lsb-release

Expected output:

DISTRIB_ID=AILinux
DISTRIB_RELEASE=24.04
DISTRIB_CODENAME=noble
DISTRIB_DESCRIPTION="AILinux 24.04 (KDE Plasma)"

6. Package Source

All packages come from the official AILinux mirror:

📦 https://ailinux.me:8443/mirror/

7. Recommended Additional Packages

For a full-featured system:

sudo apt install libreoffice thunderbird vlc gimp flatpak plasma-discover-backend-flatpak steam

8. Troubleshooting

If apt update shows GPG warnings, just run the repo script again:

curl -s https://ailinux.me:8443/mirror/add-ailinux-repo.sh | sudo bash