🖥️ Minimum System Requirements

64-bit GNU/Linux Distribution

• Ubuntu 22.04 or higher
• Fedora 34 or higher
• Debian 11 (Bullseye) or higher
• openSUSE Leap 15.3 or higher
• Linux Mint 21 or higher
• any other distribution offering GLIBC 2.35 or higher

Hardware Requirements

📦 Installation

1. Open the Downloads folder

   • Access your Downloads folder. You can usually find it by clicking on the icon of your file manager (for example, Nautilus, Dolphin, or Thunar) and selecting “Downloads” in the navigation menu on the left.

2. Identify the ALS file

   • Look for the file whose name starts with als and ends with .run. For example, it might be als-v0.7-beta8.run.

3. Make the file executable

   • To make the file executable, you need to change its permissions. This can be done directly from the file manager:
     • Right-click on the als-v0.7-beta8.run file.
     • Select “Properties”.
     • Go to the “Permissions” tab.
     • Check the “Allow executing file as program” option.

4. Move ALS to a permanent location

   Why move ALS out of the Downloads folder?

   Moving ALS to a dedicated directory helps organize your files better and ensures the application is installed in a stable and permanent location. The Downloads folder is often used for temporary files and can be cleaned up regularly, leading to the accidental deletion of important files. By creating a specific folder for ALS, you ensure the application remains accessible and safe.

   • Open your file manager (for example, Nautilus).
   • Go to your home directory (/home/username).
   • Right-click in the directory and select “Create New Folder”.
   • Name the folder Applications and press “Enter”.
   • Double-click the Applications folder to open it.
   • Create another folder inside it called ALS and press “Enter”.
   • Navigate to the Downloads folder (Downloads) in another window of your file manager. It’s important to have two distinct and visible windows to easily drag and drop files.
   • Find the als-v0.7-beta8.run file in the Downloads folder, then drag this file into the ALS folder (/home/username/Applications/ALS).

5. Run the executable file

   • Double-click on the als-v0.7-beta8.run file.
   • If a dialog box appears asking you to confirm running the file, choose the option to execute or open the file.

Continue to our user guide. We are here to assist you during this first start-up.

Enjoy using ALS! 🔭