Frequently asked questions

Yes. Downloading, installing and using it costs nothing — no plan, no subscription, no account required.

Yes. Gamoo OS is free software under the GPLv3: you can read, study, change and share it.

The system installs and runs, but it still has rough edges and things will change between builds. Back up first, and prefer a spare disk or computer over the one you depend on.

The image ships with free software only. Steam, extra codecs and NVIDIA drivers are your choice to add after installing — they are not bundled, because we only distribute what we are allowed to.

A 64-bit PC (x86_64) that boots in UEFI mode. The full list is on the download page.

Not with this installer — it is UEFI-only. Most PCs from the last decade support UEFI in their firmware settings.

No. Local-first, zero telemetry — reports stay on your machine. The system sends no usage statistics to Gamoo.

Its foundation is: separate child accounts that can't install software or change the system. Screen time, safe browsing, the age-based catalog and the parent dashboard are on the roadmap — see Guardian Mode.

Follow the install guide: verify the download, write it to a USB drive, boot from it and run the installer.