= Alpine Linux =

'''Alpine Linux''' is a Linux-based operating system. It is distinguished from other distributions by its dedication to minimalism. It is ideal for containerized deployments.

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== Installation ==

Insert the target device and ensure it is not mounted. (If it is, try `umount /dev/sdXN`.)

Upstream recommends use of `fdisk(8)`. The partitioning process is as follows:

{{{
fdisk /dev/sdX
}}}

 1. Ensure that the device is ''not'' using a GPT partition table. This would be listed under ''Disklabel type''. ''(Press `p` to list the partitions.)'' The correct value is `dos`, not `gpt`.
 2. Create new partition table with one FAT32 partition
   1. `d` Delete all partitions (and repeat as needed)
   2. `n` Create a new partition
   3. `p` A primary partition
   4. `1` Partition number 1
   5. Use defaults for first and last cylinder (press [Enter] twice).
   6. `t` Change partition type
   7. `c` Partition type (Win95 FAT32/LBA)
 3. Ensure that the primary partition is bootable. This is marked by an asterisk (`*`). ''(Press `p` to list the partitions.)'' To make the partition bootable...
   1. `a` Set the boot flag on a partition
   2. `1` Partition number 1
 4. `w` Write your changes to the device

For more general advice regarding partitioning, see [[Linux/PartitionTables|here]].

Format the new partition with:

{{{
mkfs.vfat /dev/sdX1
}}}

Note that [[Linux/FileSystems#MS-DOS|mkfs.vfat and mkdosfs are the same]].

Finally, `dd(1)` the ISO onto the device. Or for a Raspberry Pi, copy the boot binaries onto the device.

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== Administration ==

 * [[Linux/Alpine/Apk|apk]]
 * [[Linux/OpenRC|OpenRC]]



== Design ==

 * [[Linux/Alpine/Packaging|packaging system]]
 * [[Linux/Alpine/Storage|storage system]]



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