DrKalamOS is an open‑source, offline‑first operating system built for Indian schools, government offices, and beyond. Inspired by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam's vision of self‑reliance.
Runs on 2 GB RAM and 10+ year old hardware. Optimised Xfce desktop for speed.
AlphaFull support for Indic scripts, fonts, and phonetic typing (Inscript / M17n).
AlphaWorks without internet. Local content, P2P sharing, and offline quizzes.
AlphaDIKSHA NCERT content, teacher dashboard, and exam mode (planned).
PlannedRead‑only root with overlay (kiosk mode), UFW firewall, and OpenSSH.
PlannedFuture support for Indian‑made RISC‑V chips and low‑cost ARM devices.
Planned| Feature | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Linux kernel 6.x (LTS) | Done | Stable, hardware compatible |
| Xfce desktop + custom theme | Done | Lightweight, runs on 2 GB RAM |
| Indic fonts & IBus typing | Done | 22+ languages, Alt+Shift toggle |
| LibreOffice + Firefox ESR | Done | Full productivity suite |
| OpenSSH, NetworkManager, UFW | Done | Remote access & security |
| Custom boot splash (logo) | Done | Your logo during boot |
| Offline-first package cache | Done | Core apps work without internet |
| Feature | Priority | Target Release | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIKSHA NCERT offline content | High | v0.2 | E‑books, teacher resources |
| Offline quiz engine | High | v0.2 | Auto‑grade, SQLite storage |
| Syncthing P2P file sharing | High | v0.2 | LAN‑only sharing for schools |
| Local APT mirror script | High | v0.2 | Save bandwidth for labs |
| Teacher dashboard (VNC) | High | v0.3 | Screen view, assignment drop |
| Read‑only root + overlay | Medium | v0.3 | Kiosk mode for schools |
| UPI intent handler | Medium | v0.4 | Desktop QR payments |
| Indian App Store (curated FOSS) | Medium | v1.0 | Indian‑language apps |
| ARM / RISC‑V support | Medium | v1.0 | Indian‑made chips |
| Bhashini AI translation SDK | Low | v1.2 | Developer SDK |
| Atomic system updates | Low | v1.5 | Transaction‑based updates |
DrKalamOS is built by the community, for the community. Everyone is welcome — developers, designers, educators, translators, and testers.
Pick a "good first issue" on GitHub. Help with build scripts, features, or bug fixes.
Add support for more Indian languages. Translate UI, docs, and content.
Test the OS in your classroom. Share feedback, suggest features, and pilot the OS.
Improve the desktop theme, icons, and branding. Make DrKalamOS beautiful.
Run the OS on different hardware. Report bugs and help us improve stability.
Spread the word. Connect us with schools, colleges, and government bodies.
Star the repo, join our community, or reach out to pilot DrKalamOS in your school or organisation.
