# Headless/Build machine install

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**Created:** [December 17, 2024, 8:26pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/headless-build-machine-install/5757 "2024-12-17T20:26:51Z")\
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**Post date:** [June 11, 2025, 8:51pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/headless-build-machine-install/5757/5 "2025-06-11T20:51:06Z")

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This seems to have gotten more complicated lately. At the time I originally posted I was unaware of the bootc migration. And now given the apparent [retirement of ucore](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/ucore-retirement/8975) I’m not sure if that recommendation is still stands. Of course the fact that I know nothing about CoreOS and it’s configuration seems to match some of the reasons for retiring the project.

I see the post suggesting a [Fedora-based bootc custom image](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/ucore-retirement/8975/27) but I am way out of my depth here.

Basically I am looking for an immutable, headless install for a high-powered build machine for Embedded Linux (ie lots of Yocto project builds). Can anyone dumb down the alternatives for me? I’ve considered learning NixOS but have not gotten there yet. I love what I hear about bootc but am just coming up to speed.

I think at a minimum I will install Proxmox natively on my build machine which will at least give me some flexibility in trying various alternative. I appreciate any input and feedback others may provide.

Drew

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