Enter the void

The Void (Linux) distribution

Void is a general purpose operating system, based on the monolithic Linux kernel. Its package system allows you to quickly install, update and remove software; software is provided in binary packages or can be built directly from sources with the help of the XBPS source packages collection.

It is available for a variety of platforms. Software packages can be built natively or cross compiled through the XBPS source packages collection.

Visit the Void build server console for package build status updates.

Contribute to the Void Linux project by adding and updating packages and extending the documentation. More information can be found in the Handbook.

Not a fork!

Void Linux is an independent distribution, developed entirely by volunteers.

Unlike trillions of other existing distros, Void is not a modification of an existing distribution. Void's package manager and build system have been written from scratch.

Stable rolling release

Void focuses on stability, rather than on being bleeding-edge. Install once, update routinely and safely.

Thanks to our continuous build system, new software is built into binary packages as soon as the changes are pushed to the void-packages repository.

runit

We use runit as the init system and service supervisor.

runit is a simple and effective approach to initialize the system with reliable service supervision. Refer to the Void Handbook for an introduction.

C library diversity

Void Linux supports both the musl and GNU libc implementations, patching incompatible software when necessary and working with upstream developers to improve the correctness and portability of their projects.

XBPS

xbps is the native system package manager, written from scratch with a 2-clause BSD license.

XBPS allows you to quickly install/update/remove software in your system and features detection of incompatible shared libraries and dependencies while updating or removing packages (among others). Refer to the Handbook for an overview.

xbps-src

xbps-src is the xbps package builder, written from scratch with a 2-clause BSD license.

This builds the software in containers through the use of Linux namespaces, providing isolation of processes and bind mounts (among others). No root required!

Additionally, xbps-src can build natively or cross compile for the target machine, and supports multiple C libraries (glibc and musl currently).

April 01, 2025

Introducing Void Linux: Enterprise Edition

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, businesses must continuously innovate to remain competitive and drive growth. That is why we are thrilled to unveil our latest solution, Void Linux: Enterprise Edition. Leveraging cutting-edge technology, this next-generation operating system offers unparalleled value, superior return on investment (ROI), and exceptional operational excellence.

Transform Your Infrastructure with Next-Generation Technology

Void Enterprise sets itself apart from traditional enterprise solutions by delivering a more secure, stable, and high-performance experience for your business-critical applications. Our solution is built upon the proven foundation of Void Linux, renowned for its reliability and robustness in data centers and cloud environments.

Our team of experts has meticulously designed each component to work harmoniously together, resulting in seamless integration and efficient resource utilization. This streamlined infrastructure not only minimizes operational costs but also maximizes your IT resources’ potential.

Enhance Operational Excellence with Automation and Simplicity

At the heart of Void Enterprise lies its commitment to simplifying complex processes. By automating repetitive tasks and providing intuitive management tools, our solution empowers your IT team to focus on more strategic initiatives that drive business growth.

We believe in giving back control to administrators, which is why we have included a comprehensive suite of automation features designed specifically for enterprise environments. With Void Enterprise, you can effortlessly manage infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and updates without the need for extensive scripting knowledge or manual intervention.

Improve ROI with Cloud-Optimized Infrastructure

As businesses increasingly move toward hybrid and multi-cloud strategies, Void Enterprise ensures seamless integration with popular cloud platforms. This enables organizations to maximize their investment in existing infrastructure while easily extending resources into the cloud to support evolving business demands.

Our solution comes equipped with advanced containerization capabilities, allowing you to quickly scale applications and workloads without over-provisioning or wasting resources. This results in improved ROI as your IT team can efficiently allocate resources and achieve desired outcomes at a lower total cost of ownership.

Seamlessly Integrate with Your Existing Infrastructure

We understand that migrating to new technology can be challenging. That’s why Void Enterprise Edition is designed for easy integration with your existing infrastructure. Our solution provides robust compatibility with an extensive range of applications, ensuring minimal disruption during the transition process.

Our dedicated team is committed to providing top-notch support and assistance throughout every stage of your journey toward operational excellence. From initial deployment to ongoing maintenance, we’ve got you covered.

Void Linux: Enterprise Edition represents a quantum leap forward in enterprise technology solutions. It delivers value, improves ROI, and enhances operational excellence by combining the power of next-generation technology with unmatched ease of use and seamless integration capabilities.

Get ready to elevate your business operations to new heights with Void Linux: Enterprise Edition. Experience the future of IT infrastructure today!

You can find Void Linux Enterprise images for x86_64 and x86_64-musl on our downloads page and on our many mirrors.

Contact your Void Enterprise distributor or systems integrator to purchase a license key today!

You may verify the authenticity of the images by following the instructions in the handbook, and using the following minisign key information:

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February 02, 2025

February 2025 Image Release: Arm64 Extravaganza

We’re pleased to announce that the 20250202 image set has been promoted to current and is now generally available.

You can find the new images on our downloads page and on our many mirrors.

This release introduces support for several arm64 UEFI devices:

Live ISOs for aarch64 and aarch64-musl should also support other arm64 devices that support UEFI and can run a mainline (standard) kernel.

Additionally, this image release includes:

Linux 6.12 in live ISOs
Xfce 4.20 in xfce-flavored live ISOs
Linux 6.6.69 in Raspberry Pi PLATFORMFSes and images
xgenfstab, a new script from xtools to simplify generation of /etc/fstab for chroot installs

and the following changes:

Fixed issue where systems with Nvidia graphics cards would not boot without nomodeset (void-packages #52545)
Added a bootloader menu entry to disable graphics by setting nomodeset (void-mklive 380f0fd)
Added additional hotkeys in the bootloader menu. See the handbook for a full listing (void-mklive 380f0fd)
Raspberry Pi platform images are now smaller by default, but will grow the root partition to fit the storage device upon first boot using growpart. See the handbook for more details (void-mklive #379)
void-installer now includes a post-installation menu to enable services on the installed system (void-mklive #389)
rpi-aarch64 and rpi-aarch64-musl PLATFORMFSes and platform images should now support the recently-released Raspberry Pi 500 and CM5.