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====================================================================================== Application ............... Astra OS v1.7.5 Special Edition (Paid) Torrent Release ........... 12.24.2023 App Release ............... 10.23.2023 Official Page ............. https://astralinux.ru/ Changelog ................. https://wiki.astralinux.ru/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=283904092

Astra Linux is a Russian Linux-based computer operating system (OS) that is being
widely deployed in the Russian Federation in order to replace Microsoft Windows.

Initially it was created and developed to meet the needs of the Russian army, other
armed forces and intelligence agencies. It provides data protection up to the
level of "top secret" in Russian classified information grade by featuring
mandatory access control. It has been officially certified by Russian Defense
Ministry, Federal Service for Technical and Export Control and Federal Security
Service.

There are two available editions of the OS: the main one is called
"Special Edition" and the other one is called "Common Edition".

The main differences between the two are the fact that the former is paid,
while the latter is free; the former is available for x86-64 architecture,
ARM architecture and Elbrus architecture, while the latter is only available
for x86-64 architecture; the former has a security certification and provides
3 levels of OS security (which are named after Russian cities and which from
the lowest to the highest are: Voronezh and Smolensk), while the latter
doesn't have the security certification and only provides the lowest level of
OS security.

======================================================================================

INSTALLATION:

[x] Download Astra OS Linux torrent
[x] Back up your data
[x] Create a bootable USB Install Drive
    You will need to write the Astra OS .iso file to your USB flash drive using 
    an app such as Rufus, popsicle, or balenaEtcher. The computer that you 
    use to do this can be different from the computer you plan to install 
    Astra OS onto.
         -> https://etcher.balena.io/
         -> https://rufus.ie/en/
         -> https://github.com/pop-os/popsicle/releases

[x] Plug the USB flash drive into your computer.
[x] Launch Rufus or Etcher.
[x] Tell the program which drive you wish to use (your USB drive) as the target.
[x] Browse to, and select the Astra OS Linux iso labeled
         -> installation-1.7.5.9-16.10.23_16.58.iso
[x] Once process is complete, restart the computer and make sure the USB drive is
    plugged in. Modify your boot sequence if USB devices are not on the list.

    Immediately at start-up, repeatedly press the designated key to open the 
    Boot Device Menu.

    PC:     This key should be indicated on the screen at start-up or in 
            your computer’s manual. If you’re unsure which key to press, it is 
            usually either Esc, Delete, F2, F12, or another function key.

    MAC:    Press and hold the ⌥ Option key at start-up. If you’re using a 
            wireless keyboard, you may need to plug in a USB keyboard instead 
            to be able to select the boot device.

[x] At the Boot Device Menu, use the arrow keys to highlight the desired option

[x] Once you get into the physical setup wizard of Astra, follow each step and
enter the desired settings.

[x] After the installation completes, restart the computer to boot into your 
installed copy of Astra OS Linux.

======================================================================================

UPDATES:

Once you get Astra installed, there may be updates that are needed. 

The ISO "installation-1.7.5.9-16.10.23_16.58.iso" is the installation disk
for Astra OS.

The ISO files "base*" and "extended*" are extra packages that can be installed.

After you install Astra OS and are on the desktop, you now need to upgrade it.
To upgrade, you have TWO options. The instructions for these options are
available at the URL:
         -> https://wiki.astralinux.ru/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=171770183



[ OPTION 1 ]    This option has you use the provided ISO files within this
                torrent to update.

Copy the following files on the machine you wish to update:
    "base-1.7.5.9-16.10.23_16.58.iso"
    "base-1.7.5.9-16.10.23_16.58.iso.gost"
    "extended-1.7.5.ext1.5-07.11.2023_19.05.iso"
    "extended-1.7.5.ext1.5-07.11.2023_19.05.iso.gost"

Then open your Terminal and run the commands:
    sudo astra-update -A -g '/path/to/ISO/base-1.7.5.9-16.10.23_16.58.iso'
    sudo astra-update -A -g '/path/to/ISO/extended-1.7.5.ext1.5-07.11.2023_19.05.iso'

Note that the .ISO and .GHOST file must be in the same folder.



[ OPTION 2 ]    The other option is to edit your machine's repo sources.

Open "/etc/apt/sources.list" and ensure the following lines are ADDED or 
UNCOMMENTED (remove the # at the front of each line):

deb https://download.astralinux.ru/astra/stable/1.7_x86-64/repository-main/ 1.7_x86-64 main contrib non-free
deb https://download.astralinux.ru/astra/stable/1.7_x86-64/repository-update/ 1.7_x86-64 main contrib non-free
deb https://download.astralinux.ru/astra/stable/1.7_x86-64/repository-base/ 1.7_x86-64 main contrib non-free
deb https://download.astralinux.ru/astra/stable/1.7_x86-64/repository-extended/ 1.7_x86-64 main contrib non-free
deb https://download.astralinux.ru/astra/stable/1.7_x86-64/uu/last/repository-update/ 1.7_x86-64 main contrib non-free
deb https://deb.debian.org/debian/ buster main contrib non-free
deb https://security.debian.org/debian-security/ buster/updates main contrib non-free
deb [arch=amd64] https://download.virtualbox.org/virtualbox/debian buster contrib

Save the file and exit, then open Terminal and execute each line below:
    sudo apt update
    sudo apt install debian-archive-keyring ca-certificates
    sudo apt update

This will add the Debian keyring so that you can install other programs from the normal debian repos.

Finally, run the following in Terminal:
    sudo apt-get dist-upgrade

======================================================================================

VERIFY:

View SHA256.sig.asc to verify the checksum of these files.
Signature files are signed with the GPG Key:
        -> CB5C4C30CD0D4028

======================================================================================

SCREENSHOTS:

https://i.imgur.com/JqhjGRq.png
https://i.imgur.com/GbugRNP.png
https://i.imgur.com/6umieyY.png
https://i.imgur.com/nHELFkU.png
https://i.imgur.com/mzy8zcA.png
https://i.imgur.com/NrmqVpg.png
https://i.imgur.com/bpBHaej.png
https://i.imgur.com/fKTIyxy.png

======================================================================================

PROTECTION:

Torrents are a great way of sharing with the community. However, there
are uploaders with less than generous intentions.

Remember that if you're testing a release out, it's ALWAYS recommended
to try the app out on a virtual machine first. This should be a standard
practice with anyone involved software.

The program "Virtual Box" is free and can be downloaded from the
official websites:
        -> https://virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads

A lot of us share in order to give to the community, and stand up 
against corporations taking advantage of the customer. However, not
everyone has the same objectives.

Stay safe