"When I talk to users looking to make this leap, the first thing I want to discuss is the desktop environment. After all, I'd rather not send Windows users to a distribution that uses GNOME, hyprland, i3, or any other DE that in no way resembles Windows. Recently, I stumbled upon a distribution called VailuxOS that uses KDE Plasma to create a somewhat Windows-esque desktop that would make any user of a Microsoft OS feel right at home."
"VailuxOS is based on Debian, so it starts out with a rock-solid base that brings stability Windows can only dream of. This open-source operating system is easy to install, offers the latest applications, has access to the APT repositories, does not collect any information, offers containerized apps (via Flatpak) for enhanced security, and doesn't overwhelm new users with its Linux-ness."
"After installation (which was absolutely painless), the first thing that struck me was that the developers created a KDE Plasma layout that resembles Windows 11, complete with the desktop menu near the center of the panel. Upon clicking that menu, I saw that they've also kept the number of preinstalled apps to a minimum. That's fine because all you have to do is open KDE Discover to install any apps you need."
VailuxOS is a Debian-based Linux distribution that uses KDE Plasma to present a Windows-like desktop experience, including a centered panel menu resembling Windows 11. The distribution prioritizes stability, easy installation, and minimal preinstalled applications, relying on KDE Discover for additional software. VailuxOS offers access to Debian APT repositories and provides containerized Flatpak applications for improved security. The system does not collect user data and ships with up-to-date applications. VailuxOS aims to be approachable for users migrating from Microsoft Windows by reducing unfamiliar Linux elements while maintaining open-source foundations and available download and installation at no cost.
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