Windowsfx (Linuxfx): A strange Windows 11-style distribution
If something usually characterizes the field or world of GNU/Linux distributions, Is the variety. Many times for the better, and other times for the worse. For this reason, most of the Distros usually bring, basically, the same applications, but offer a different aspect.
However, while some opt for a traditional and conservative look as Debian, others opt for a unique and innovative look like Deepin; and some few cases, others dare to imitate, little or much, the graphical user interfaces (GUI) of MacOS as Elementary OS, or of Windows as “Windowsfx (Linuxfx)”. And precisely, this latest Distribution has released a recent version that we will explore today.
And, before starting this post about this GNU/Linux distro based on Ubuntu 22.04.3 call “Windowsfx (Linuxfx)”, we recommend exploring the following related contents, at the end of reading it:
Windowsfx (Linuxfx): Now based on Ubuntu 22.04.3
About Windowsfx (Linuxfx) and its current version
Currently, Windowsfx (Linuxfx) at their current version has the following features and news:
General characteristics
- Take as Distro base a Ubuntu in its LTS versions. What guarantees the operating system, an extended support of 5 years. In addition, to be able to count on all the necessary updates, coming from Ubuntu.
- It is built with the goal of encouraging Windows users to migrate to GNU/Linux.. Thus eliminating any fear or rejection of the initial use, due to the probable fear of change, caused by the use of an unknown user interface.
- Makes it easy to launch EXE programs and MSI installers with a simple double click. This allows any Windows user to carry out almost any type of activity, such as working, studying, playing games, playing multimedia content, and surfing the Internet.
- Try to mimic as much as possible the graphical user interface of the most recent versions of Windows. Currently, it is focused on mimicking Windows 11, and mimicking functionality such as signing in to your Microsoft account directly in the Edge browser, accessing Microsoft Office Online easily, and the availability of tools such as Teams, Skype, VS Code, PowerShell and more.
- Finally, among many other things, iIt includes, by default, themes (appearances) for LibreOffice, seeking the maximum aesthetic similarity with Microsoft Office. And also with other basic applications and elements, such as the File Explorer, the Login Manager, the taskbar and the Application Menu.
What's new in the current version Windowsfx 11.2 22.04.3 LTS WxDesktop 11.7
- Integrates the Kernel 5.15.0-48 alreadyAdd support for Wine up to version 7.18.
- It incorporates Ubuntu/Neon Jammy LTS 22.04.2 LTS as a base Operating System.
- WxDesktop own desktop tools have been updated to version 11.7.
- Implemented a new system communication API with an encrypted database.
- Includes all updated apps, including LTS updates de KDE up to versions 5.25.5.
Summary
In short, if you liked this article about this strange and interesting GNU/Linux distribution based on Ubuntu 22.04.3 call “Windowsfx (Linuxfx)” of brazilian origin, and whose greatest characteristic is to imitate the current and continuous graphical user interfaces of the Windows operating system, tell us your impressions. And if you know any other Distro or Respin similar or with the same goal, it will also be a pleasure to meet you through the comments.
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