Business & Operations
Start with local POS. Add reservations, ecommerce, accounting workflows, or multi-terminal operation when needed.
ROKPOS SalesROKPOS ResosAltima Pay
Altima Linux 13 is free. Add AltimaOS capabilities when you need them.
Debian 13 Base
Altima Desktop
AMD / Intel / Apple T2
Free OS Download
Local-first
Optional Paid AltimaOS
Download, install and keep Altima Linux 13 free of charge. Pay only when you choose to activate AltimaOS business applications, managed services or priority support.
Features
A subscription should add capability — not rent you your computer.
Altima separates the free operating system from the commercial service layer. Linux 13 remains yours to use; AltimaOS subscriptions unlock selected business capabilities on top.
Local-firstCore workflows continue even when connectivity is limited.
ModularActivate only the AltimaOS capabilities your work requires.
OwnableIf a subscription ends, Linux 13, your computer and your local files remain yours.
The Altima Way
Start free. Pay only for added AltimaOS capability.
Start with the complete Altima Linux 13 desktop at no charge. When the computer becomes part of a business system, activate the AltimaOS features, managed services or support you actually need.
The boundary is deliberate:
The paywall belongs around optional AltimaOS capability — never around Linux 13, your local files or continued use of the computer.
AltimaOS
The paid business layer sits above the free operating system.
AltimaOS turns an Altima Linux computer into a managed business platform. Licensing, activation, connected services and commercial support belong here—not around the operating system itself.
Free foundationAltima Linux 13 can be downloaded, installed and used without a subscription.
Paid capabilityROKPOS, Altima Pay, managed publishing, business infrastructure and support can be activated through AltimaOS.
Clean exitEnding a paid service removes that entitlement; it does not disable Linux or take away local data.
Applications grouped by purpose.
Altima Linux includes the free desktop foundation and practical open-source software. Optional AltimaOS applications and services extend it for commercial work and are licensed separately where indicated.
Publishing & Creation
Build, edit, publish, and maintain content without being locked into someone else’s CMS.
Pima PublisherLinguistCursor
Infrastructure
Run local services, websites, domains, mail, dashboards, remote access, and appliance workloads.
Web ServerAltima DomainMail ServerRemote
Appliances
Deploy dedicated boxes for video monitoring, kiosk systems, softphones, mini servers, and remote sites.
Video MonitoringPhone SystemsWeb/Blog ServerNAS
Hardware
Great hardware deserves a second life.
Apple is a computer company that makes software run better. Altima is a software company that makes computers run better.
That is why Altima recommends well-built hardware — especially Apple computers, compact mini PCs, and appliance-class systems that can be repurposed into reliable local infrastructure.
Apple T2
Special edition for T2 Macs where drivers and setup matter.
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General editions for desktops, laptops, and mini PCs.
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Altima Mini
Small, quiet systems for POS, hosting, offices, and resorts.
READ MOREAppliances
Dedicated boxes for monitoring, mail, remote access, and local infrastructure.
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A local-first Linux desktop for homes, small businesses and remote places.
Altima Linux 13 is a practical Debian 13 and Cinnamon alternative to Windows and macOS. It is designed for reliable everyday computing, older Apple T2 hardware, AMD and Intel computers, mini PCs and places where internet access cannot be taken for granted.
Home & Office
A familiar desktop for documents, email, web browsing, creative work and local file ownership.
Hospitality & Retail
Add paid ROKPOS, reservations, payment and publishing capabilities for restaurants, resorts, shops and tourism operators.
Older Macs & Mini PCs
Give well-built Apple T2, AMD and Intel hardware a useful second life with editions prepared for the machine.
Remote & Island Operations
Keep core workflows and local data available during slow, costly or interrupted internet service.
Free Linux foundation. Paid AltimaOS capabilities.
Choose between the free operating system and paid business extensions without confusing the two. Altima Linux 13 costs nothing to download, install or keep. AltimaOS charges only for optional commercial applications, managed services and support.
| Version | What is included | Price model |
|---|---|---|
| Altima Linux 13 Free | Debian 13, Cinnamon desktop, core system tools and included free and open-source applications. | Free download. No operating-system subscription. |
| AltimaOS Business | Optional ROKPOS, payments, publishing, managed infrastructure, remote services and commercial support. | Trial or paid activation by application, service, site or deployment. |
Download free
Install and keep Altima Linux 13 without payment.
Try AltimaOS
Enable POS, Resos, Pay, Publisher, Remote, Domain, Mail, or Appliances.
Activate
Pay only for useful business capabilities.
Opt out
Cancel paid capabilities and continue using Altima Linux locally.
| Capability | What it adds | Model |
|---|---|---|
| Sales POS | Point of sale with local database | Base local mode remains available; advanced features optional |
| ROKPOS Resos | Reservations, bookings, accommodation workflows | Enable trial, subscribe if useful |
| Altima Pay | Ecommerce and payment processing | Enable trial, subscribe when payments go live |
| Pima Publisher | Structured publishing and website workflows | Enable trial, subscribe for active publishing |
| Infrastructure | Domains, mail, Nginx, hosting endpoints | Enable trial, subscribe when deployed |
| Remote / Appliances | Remote support, Shinobi monitoring, dedicated boxes | Enable per site, machine, or deployment |
Simple rule:
Cancelling AltimaOS must never disable Altima Linux 13 or take away access to your computer and local files.
Support
Support that matches how people actually work.
Some users want documentation. Some want a local person. Some need remote support. Some need a complete managed deployment. Altima supports all of those paths.
Self Help
Guides, documentation, migration notes, and community fixes.
Gnominee Help
Local installation, training, setup, support, and hardware advice.
Priority Support
Business support for active subscriptions, sites, appliances, and deployments.
Migration Help
Assistance moving files, services, and workflows onto Altima.
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