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.. _install_the_os:

3. Installing the Operating System
=======================================

.. note::

    You need to install an OS that supports Raspberry Pi 5. Please use the latest Raspberry Pi Imager tool for system installation. The currently tested systems are:

   .. image:: ../img/compitable_os.png
        :width: 600
        :align: center

In this chapter, you will learn how to install the operating systems. All the installation steps depend on the |link_rpi_imager|, which you need to install first.

    .. toctree::
        :maxdepth: 1

        install_raspberry_os
        install_the_other_os
        install_batocera