JuNest
A lightweight Arch Linux distribution that runs without root privileges on top of any other Linux distro.
What is JuNest?
JuNest (Jailed User Nest) is a lightweight Arch Linux based distribution that creates disposable and partially isolated GNU/Linux environments within any host Linux distribution without requiring root privileges. It provides access to Arch Linux's extensive package repositories via pacman, allowing users to install software safely on production systems or distros with limited native packages. Unlike full virtualization or containers, JuNest shares the host's kernel, processes, and network while isolating only the root filesystem.
System administrators, developers, and Arch Linux enthusiasts who need to run Arch packages on non-Arch Linux systems (like CentOS, Red Hat, or Ubuntu) without root access or full containerization. It's also valuable for users on production systems where installing packages directly is risky.
Developers choose JuNest because it offers rootless access to Arch Linux's vast package ecosystem (including AUR) with minimal overhead, using either Linux namespaces or PRoot for compatibility across different host kernels. Unlike Docker or Vagrant, it provides partial isolation that allows interaction between host and sandbox processes, making it ideal for running Arch tools natively on any Linux distro.
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The lightweight Arch Linux based distro that runs, without root privileges, on top of any other Linux distro.
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