AlpineBSD

# AlpineBSD wiki Source: [https://wiki.alpinebsd.org/](https://wiki.alpinebsd.org/) ## Welcome to AlpineBSD\! AlpineBSD is an operating system based on the[NetBSD kernel](https://netbsd.org/)with a userspace inspired by[Alpine Linux](https://alpinelinux.org/)and the objective of making it possible to use**as little AI\-generated software as possible**\. There is no LLM output included in the base system or main package repository \([AlpineBSD AI policy](https://wiki.alpinebsd.org/ai-policy)\)\. **AlpineBSD is a work in progress**\. There is currently no installer available\. For the adventurous, a very high\-level installation guide[is available here](https://wiki.alpinebsd.org/installation)\. ## Compared to NetBSD AlpineBSD ships the NetBSD kernel, libc, and essential platform\-specific tools like`mount`\. **NOTICE**: The NetBSD kernel has spotty hardware support, much less so than Linux\. You cannot necessarily expect AlpineBSD to work on any random computer you have lying around\. Consult[the NetBSD supported hardware list](https://wiki.netbsd.org/laptops/)for more information, particularly for laptops\. ## Compared to Alpine Linux AlpineBSD ships with the apk\-tools package manager and busybox, and a slightly more GNU\-oriented userspace, preferring e\.g\. GNU make over BSD make\. AlpineBSD is not a fork of Alpine Linux, its package collection is original \(though many packages are ultimately based on aports\)\. Alpine Linux uses the OpenRC init system\. Currently, AlpineBSD uses[s6](https://skarnet.org/software/s6-frontend/overview.html)and we intend to add OpenRC as an alternative\.