GoKawiilAROS Amiga-compatible OS now boots natively on Raspberry Pi hardware
Developers have ported AROS, the open-source Amiga Research Operating System, to run directly on Raspberry Pi hardware without virtualization, in both 32-bit and 64-bit versions. Previously, running AROS on a Pi required emulating it inside Linux; now it boots bare-metal, targeting the Pi3 with discussions underway for Pi4 and Zero2W support.
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This gives Amiga enthusiasts a lightweight, native OS option on cheap, modern ARM hardware instead of relying on decades-old machines or emulation layers. It also expands AROS's reach across platforms, following prior ports to x86, PPC, 68k, and RISC-V, keeping the Amiga software legacy alive on contemporary silicon.
- AROS now boots bare-metal on Raspberry Pi in both 32-bit and 64-bit versions.
- This eliminates the need for Linux virtualization previously required to run AROS on Pi.
- The port is early-stage, currently targeting Pi3 with future support planned for Pi4 and Zero2W.
Raspberry Pi 5 Single Board Computer — If you want to try booting AROS bare-metal, you need the hardware it now runs on: a Raspberry Pi 5. It's tiny, cheap to keep on your desk, and can dual-duty as a Linux box when you're done reliving your Amiga days. Pair it with a fast microSD card and you're ready to flash an image.
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