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How do I install JITX on my version of Linux?

JITX supports a handful of distributions out of the box including Ubuntu. If you are unable to install JITX on your distribution, here is an option.

JITX rigorously tests our software on Ubuntu 22.x as part of our release process. Given that there are a lot of other Linux distributions available, it's not feasible to support all of them with the same level of assurance. However, if your distribution is an Ubuntu-derived one, there is a method to allow JITX to complete the installation. 

Disclaimer: JITX is not responsible for a user editing system files and damaging their operating system. These instructions are provided without any guarantees or warranties.

Prerequisites:

  1. An Ubuntu-derived Linux operating system is installed.
  2. The user should be comfortable editing a system file to enable installation of JITX.
  3. To edit the file, the user must be familiar with `sudo` or equivalent methods to successfully edit a system file.
  4. The user should be familiar with using an editor like vi to modify the contents of a text file.

Procedure: 

  1. At the command line type : `sudo vi /etc/os-release` or whatever equivalent editor command to modify the `/etc/os-release` file.
  2. Change the line that starts with `ID=<some name>` to be `ID=ubuntu` (hint: remember the original value).
  3. Save and quit editing the file.
  4. Install JITX again.
  5. Re-edit the file to change the `ID=` back to the original value.

If there are any issues, please feel free to reach out to support @ JITX on Discord