Every machine we've tested, every VM we've booted. Honest results — what works, what doesn't, what's untested. Contribute your own below.
VMs are the primary development and testing target. Every RC is booted in QEMU before release.
| Platform | Boot | Desktop | Network | Audio | Install | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QEMU/KVM VM | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Primary test environment. RC3→RC8 all verified. |
| VirtualBox 7.x VM | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Guest Additions not preinstalled. VBoxSVGA recommended. |
| VMware Workstation VM | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | VMware Tools not preinstalled. |
Tested on real machines via USB boot. Debian Trixie base ensures broad hardware coverage — anything Debian 13 supports, Alfred Linux should too.
| Machine | CPU | Boot | WiFi | GPU | Audio | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU Build Server | 8-core x86_64, 32 GB | ✓ | N/A (server) | N/A (headless) | N/A | Debian Bookworm host, build + chroot test |
| Generic x86_64 Laptop | Intel i5/i7 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Intel iGPU. Standard hardware works out of box. |
| Device | Method | IDE | Voice | Search | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Galaxy S-series Mobile | Termux + proot | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | DeX mode gives desktop IDE experience |
| Generic Android 7+ Mobile | Termux + proot | ✓ | ~ | ✓ | TTS may be slow on older devices |
Honest accounting of what we haven't tested or know doesn't work yet:
| Category | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA GPUs (proprietary driver) | Partial | Nouveau open driver works. Proprietary driver not preinstalled — user must install post-boot. |
| ARM64 / Raspberry Pi | Not yet supported | Research phase — see ARM64 investigation |
| Secure Boot | Partial | Custom kernel 7.0 is unsigned. Disable Secure Boot in BIOS or use shim. |
| Broadcom WiFi chipsets | Untested | Debian base usually handles these, but we haven't verified specific Broadcom cards. |
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