opencpn:opencpn_user_manual:getting_started:opencpn_installation:dedicated_marine_os
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## Dedicated Marine OS

### XINUTOP

Another way to run OpenCPN or test it without installation on your current system is to use a specialized marine OS, which also include essential marine applications. Xinutop is a free an opensource Linux-Debian based solution and can operate on a large variety of x86 processors compliants. Xinutop can run as a live system on USB key. Perform a key is fast and simple, just download and grab the image. It can also be installed on a HDD/SSD, as primary, secondary or rescue OS.
More under Supplementary Software Xinutop Marine OS
Infos and download at http://marinux.tuxfamily.org
See also in Supplementary Software

### OpenPlotter

#### The open-source sailing platform for ARM computers

There are people who buy boats but there are also people who build them, why not build your own electronics too? OpenPlotter is a combination of software and hardware to be used as navigational aid on small and medium boats. It is also a complete home automation system onboard. It works on ARM computers like the Raspberry Pi and is open-source, low-cost and low-consumption. Its design is modular, so you just have to implement what your boat needs. Do it yourself.

You will need the basic parts and some optional parts. It will depend on what kind of data you want to collect, process or display and what kind of equipment your boat already has.

http://www.sailoog.com/openplotter
Openplotter Cruisers Forum