QuasarLinux

One system. Two worlds. No containers.

Quasar is a meta-distribution that runs Arch and Debian side by side — not in VMs, not in chroots, but natively on the same filesystem. Need a package that isn't in Arch? Pull it from Debian. Want a rock‑stable base with fresh apps from Arch? Flip the default stratum.

This is zennix's daily desktop btw

The Problem

• Arch is great — until a package isn't in the repos or AUR (or you just don't want to build from source).
• Debian is stable — until you need a newer version of something.
• Containers work, but they're heavy, isolated, and annoying for everyday CLI tools.

Quasar solves this: your shell sees one system, qsr decides where to grab the package from. No docker run, no chroot, no manual AUR builds.

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System Requirements

Component	Minimum	Comfortable
RAM	1 GB	4+ GB
Disk	8 GB	32+ GB
CPU	1 core, 1 GHz	2+ cores, 2+ GHz

Let's be honest — Quasar isn't meant for weak PCs. Give it room to breathe.

Installation (Two Reboots, That's Normal)

Stage 1 — Live ISO

1. Download the ISO and write it to a USB.
2. Boot into the ISO, connect to the internet.
3. Run:

   quasarinstall

   Important: On the final screen, choose "exit quasarinstall" (simple exit). This passes the post‑install script correctly.
4. Reboot.

Stage 2 — Post‑Install

• You'll see Arch branding (not a mistake — installation isn't done yet).
• Log in as root and run:

  quasarify

• Follow the instructions, then reboot again.

Done. Quasar greets you.

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First Steps After Installation

Update everything (also verifies QSR is installed):

sudo qsr update

If qsr is missing (e.g., after a manual install), see FAQ.

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What Is QSR?

QSR (Quasar System Resource) is a meta‑package manager. It doesn't replace pacman or apt — it manages them.

• qsr → shows available commands
• sudo qsr install <package> → installs from the primary stratum (Arch)
• sudo qsr install deb:<package> → forces Debian
• sudo qsr doctor → checks system health

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Who Is This For?

• You're tired of Linux fragmentation and just want packages to work.
• You want access to a larger part of the ecosystem without switching distros.
• You don't mind occasional rough edges (this is experimental, after all).

What If I Want Debian as My Base?

Out of the box, Arch is primary (fresh packages). You can change stratum priority — documentation example coming soon. Make Debian your base for stability, then pull fresh apps from Arch when needed.

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FAQ

See FAQ, or if you speak russian

Status

Experimental. Works, but automatic package selection isn't implemented yet. You'll use deb: manually for now. Strata definition is hardcoded (Arch + Debian). Future versions will be more flexible.

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License

GPLv3. Because sharing is caring <3