Install Snakeoil Package

Running The Installer Script

The old shell script installer method is officially dropped from Snakeoil 1.4.0 (Highend) onward.

Moving ahead Snakeoil OS installation is done via the package management system (e.g. apt). You need to install Linux first before continuing. Refer to this article on how to install Linux.

To install Snakeoil, simply run this command on your target machine:

wget -qLO - \
  https://install.snakeoil-os.net | sudo sh

You only need to do this once. The installation script will setup your target machine for Snakeoil OS. Follow the prompt and restart the machine and your target machine will be turned into Snakeoil OS!

How To Access Snakeoil OS

Snakeoil OS is designed to run headless - i.e. there's no UI/GUI on the snakeoil computer. You have to remotely connect to the Snakeoil PC to set it up.

From another computer (or mobile/tablet) on the same network, start a web browser and enter the IP address of your target machine. And there you have it. Welcome to Snakeoil OS!

Notes:

1. The older WebApp might still be cached by your web browser. If you are experiencing any weirdness, refresh the browser cache - press SHIFT+F5 to force a reload of the page.
2. Snakeoil only supports Noble Numbat at this point in time.

Update Snakeoil

To update to the latest Snakeoil in the future, simply go to the System page in the WebApp, and click the "Update OS" button.

Alternatively, you can also use the following CLI command:

sudo apt update && sudo apt install snakeoil

Review Install Script

If you are worried about security and want to know what the script is doing, simply run the first part of the command, like so:

wget -qLO - \
  https://install.snakeoil-os.net