DragonOS

What is DragonOS

DragonOS leverages the portability, security, and power of Lubuntu Linux as a delivery package and operating environment for a pre-installed suite of the most powerful and accessible open-source SDR software. DragonOS has verified support for various inexpensive and powerful SDR hardware, including RTL-SDR, HackRF One, LimeSDR, BladeRF, and many others.

DragonOS Background

Supported Devices

• **Virtualized**
  • VirtualBox
  • VMware
• **Raspberry Pi**
  • Pi 3
  • Pi 4
• **Intel**
• **ARM**

Install DragonOS

Download DragonOS

• Download from SourceForge
• DragonOS_FocalX_R29.iso (Torrent available)

Prepare USB with ISO File for Live Boot or Dual-Boot Options

• Ventoy – Allows drag-and-drop of ISO files after USB is set up.
• Etcher – Lightweight and compatible with different operating systems.

Boot and Installation Options

• Boot DragonOS from the live image.
• Install DragonOS in a dual-boot configuration alongside Windows, macOS, or Linux.
• Run DragonOS in a virtual machine using the downloaded ISO.

DragonOS Guides

DragonOS is highly supported and has many guides and walkthroughs. These are sorted by SDR or specific actions on the DragonOS YouTube Channel.

This channel is best described as a project aimed at making it as easy as possible for someone new to Linux and SDRs to run either a live Linux distro or install Linux and be up and running with not only popular, well-known, and easily installed SDR software, but also more challenging to install and/or compile software. Combined with YouTube videos, it ensures everyone’s on the same page and can follow along.

Additional Information

• DragonOS SourceForge Page
• DragonOS YouTube Channel
• Patreon Support

For Support or Questions

• Email: cemaxecuter [@] protonmail.com
• Join the DragonOS Discord
• Matrix Channels:
  • DragonOS General Chat
  • DragonOS Q&A
  • DragonOS Announcements

References

• DragonOS SourceForge Wiki
• Ventoy
• Balena Etcher
• DragonOS YouTube Channel