- Oct 23, 2012
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http://news.softpedia.com/news/Chal...ers-Provides-Uncanny-Resemblence-469745.shtml
ChaletOS is a new Linux distribution based on Xubuntu 14.04 LTS that aims to provide a familiar platform to people who want to try a Linux system, but they are afraid the interface will be too alien.
The Linux platform has seen a surge of new users, who are usually migrating from Windows or at least they are trying Linux for the first time. Some developers think that it's a good idea to give users something familiar, so that their first experience on the open source platform won't be all that strange.
Despite the fact that ChaletOS does try to give that familiar feeling vibe, it's not the spitting image of Windows, although it's rather uncanny. It has the same approach like ZorinOS, meaning that it features the same kind of general design and some common elements, but the overall experience is actually something unique.
ChaletOS is a new OS
Linux users do have a large selection of distros to choose from and there are plenty of friendly options out there, but some of the devs want to offer more than a simple implementation of a desktop environment.
"This system is not too different from Xubuntu system on what is based on, but ChaletOS has a style that everyone knows, appealing simplicity and speed that impresses. All this will make them to fall in love with this system quickly. Because of its small hardware requirements it will revive some old machines and refresh others, not so old."
"The system that he tried was too different from what he was used to. There was too many new things and the old things were elsewhere. The goal of this project is to one get used to Linux," is noted on the official website.
You can download ChaletOS from Softpedia and give it a spin. It's a Live CD and it works beautifully in a virtual environment. What do you think? Is it too much like Windows to enjoy? And does it matter?
*Check out the screenshots at the source link
ChaletOS is a new Linux distribution based on Xubuntu 14.04 LTS that aims to provide a familiar platform to people who want to try a Linux system, but they are afraid the interface will be too alien.
The Linux platform has seen a surge of new users, who are usually migrating from Windows or at least they are trying Linux for the first time. Some developers think that it's a good idea to give users something familiar, so that their first experience on the open source platform won't be all that strange.
Despite the fact that ChaletOS does try to give that familiar feeling vibe, it's not the spitting image of Windows, although it's rather uncanny. It has the same approach like ZorinOS, meaning that it features the same kind of general design and some common elements, but the overall experience is actually something unique.
ChaletOS is a new OS
Linux users do have a large selection of distros to choose from and there are plenty of friendly options out there, but some of the devs want to offer more than a simple implementation of a desktop environment.
"This system is not too different from Xubuntu system on what is based on, but ChaletOS has a style that everyone knows, appealing simplicity and speed that impresses. All this will make them to fall in love with this system quickly. Because of its small hardware requirements it will revive some old machines and refresh others, not so old."
"The system that he tried was too different from what he was used to. There was too many new things and the old things were elsewhere. The goal of this project is to one get used to Linux," is noted on the official website.
You can download ChaletOS from Softpedia and give it a spin. It's a Live CD and it works beautifully in a virtual environment. What do you think? Is it too much like Windows to enjoy? And does it matter?
*Check out the screenshots at the source link
