A clean, fast, Arch-based Linux distribution for those who build with purpose, not noise.
A glimpse into Liya’s clarity.
No clutter, no distractions — just a system that stays silent and obeys.
Liya doesn’t advertise. It earns respect.
Here’s what early adopters and minimalists have to say.
Liya doesn’t try to please everyone — and that’s intentional.
This distribution isn’t for people who want an operating system to do everything for them. It’s not for those who fear the terminal, demand instant convenience, or rely on flashy, bloated software stacks.
Liya is for those who:
• Prefer clarity over comfort
• Value speed, silence, and minimalism
• Are willing to learn, configure, and grow
• See their OS as a tool — not a toy
• Want a system that reflects discipline, not distraction
If you want full control without starting from scratch…
If you believe your OS should work with you, not decide for you…
If you’ve outgrown hand-holding and want something that stays out of your way…
Then Liya was built for you.
But if you want automation over understanding, or luxury over logic —
Liya will probably frustrate you.
And that’s okay.
We’re not for everyone.
We’re for the ones who choose their path — and walk it clean.
1. Visit rufus.ie and download Rufus.
2. Insert your USB drive into your PC and open Rufus as Administrator by right-clicking and selecting "Run as administrator."
3. Ensure that the correct USB device is selected (all data will be wiped).
4. Choose the Liya ISO image, then click "Start" and select DD mode (not ISO mode).
5. Wait for the ISO image to be written to the USB drive.
6. Open Disk Manager and create a partition for Liya, ensuring it is at least 50GB in size.
7. Shut down your PC and enter the BIOS (usually done by pressing keys like Esc, F12, or Delete during startup)
.8. In the BIOS, select to boot from USB and ensure Secure Boot is disabled.
9. At the SYSLINUX or GRUB screen, select your driver type carefully. If incorrect, shut down and retry with the correct drivers.
10. Upon booting, find the "Install System" icon on the desktop to proceed with the installation. During partitioning, select the newly created partition for Liya.
We appreciate your time, your curiosity, and your intention.
Liya Linux was built for those who seek clarity over clutter, purpose over popularity.
Whether you choose to download, contribute, or simply explore — your presence here matters.
Stay minimal. Stay intentional. Stay true.