Install the Kubuntu Focus Suite. This includes Kubuntu 20.04 LTS, curated apps, hardware optimizations, and UX preferences.
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A clean install can sometimes be the quickest solution to fix a corrupted system. The Kubuntu Focus Suite includes Kubuntu 20.04, curated apps, dozens of optimizations, and UX preferences. The goal is to provide an optimal experience out-of-the-box with the applications and Guided Solutions you need the most.
You don’t need to own a Focus to try or use the Kubuntu Focus Suite. You may try a Virtual Appliance or ISO Image for free. If you decide to install on your own VM or hardware, backup your data and test first, as some optimizations could conflict with some devices. YMMV, although we have seen excellent results with many computers[1].
For reinstallation on any of our devices, we supply a custom-made Kubuntu ISO disk image tailored for our experience and hardware.
F2 when you see the Kubuntu Focus logo shortly after turning on your computer. Select boot manager, then your USB boot stick.Start Kubuntu option.sudo apt install kfocus-001-nvidia to reenable all features of your Kubuntu Focus laptop's chipset.Content will be added as needed.
This is a partial revision history. See the git repository for all entries.
2021-04-22 5109fae2 Update to use ISO for this solution2021-01-11 dcc9c438 Add install-focal.sh script2020-06-10 c4ed9299 Restructure layout2020-05-20 f776dc20 Remove proprietary install option2020-04-20 8959836b Use apt-get, streamline process2020-04-20 7b06252b Initial publication2020-04-14 5a096eb3 Clarify VM use[1] The Kubuntu Focus team uses the Suite regularly on over a dozen different hardware configurations. These include the six official M1 and M2 2060/2070/2080 models, six additional Clevo laptops, and multiple desktop systems.
[2] The Live environment does not have the Nvidia drivers installed and, as such, cannot do advanced GPU-intensive tasks, such as machine learning and AI development. In order to use these features, the OS must be installed on Kubuntu Focus hardware including the kfocus-001-nvidia package.
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