Wubuntu: A Distro based on Ubuntu and similar to Windows
The World of GNU/Linux Distros is for everyone and everything. And it is also true that, when some decide to switch to using GNU/Linux Distros, much of what motivates them is how different everything is. From the way of installing, the free applications, without viruses and malicious software, the lower consumption of hardware resources and of course its extraordinary variety of original and striking graphical user interfaces (GUI).
However, in many cases, for convenience or speed of use (migration and implementation) they tend to look for GNU/Linux Distros with Desktop Environments that integrate a customization style by default. Windows or MacOS. Or failing that, that allow manually or through theme and icon packs to customize the GUI to that of Windows and macOS. Consequently, there are many theme and icon packs that can accomplish this, such as Kali Linux Undercover Mode and TwisterUI. Or Distros like TwisterOS, Kumander and LinuxFX (paralyzed project). But, now there is another one known as wubuntu, which we will explore today.
Windowsfx and Kumander: 2 Windows-style GNU/Linux Distros
But, before starting reading this publication about Wubuntu, we recommend our previous related post with Windows-like Distros called Windowsfx and Kumander:
Wubuntu: A Windows Ubuntu for everyone
What is Wubuntu?
According to Official website of this modern Windows looking GNU/Linux Distro project, it is described as:
An operating system that inherits all the look and feel of Microsoft Windows, but does not require TPM technology, secure boot, or any other hardware requirements to function. For this, this dDeveloped using the Ubuntu operating system as a base, which offers a fast, secure and highly efficient base for work, study and entertainment. Furthermore, it is also capable of running Microsoft Windows and Android applications without any major issues.
Also, something important to know about wubuntu is that, he himself is the direct heir of Windowsfx (Linuxfx), which, we already addressed in a past post. And where we stated that it was also a Linux operating system based on Ubuntu whose extreme appearance sought to be as identical to modern Windows (10/11). And although the reasons for this change by its developer (Rafael Rachid) are not known, it is understood that since the end of June 2023, Windowsfx has given way to the new Wubuntu.
Features
In line with the aforementioned, the Wubuntu current features They are the last offered by the latest stable version of windowsfx plus some additions for said release.
Therefore, the current news of the latest stable version Wubuntu's call Windows Ubuntu Plasma 11.4 LTS (Windows 11 Theme) y dated 30/07/2023 are the following according to their release notes:
- The keyboard shortcut «alt+tab" now shows active tasks in slide mode.
- A few more icons have been added to the system to complement the existing ones.
- SSeveral system programs have been removed for a cleaner start menu.
- The login screen now supports AD network user login.
- They were added Miscellaneous fixes, internal improvements, and general OS-wide updates.
- Clicking on the in-use icons on the taskbar now switches between tasks.
- A clock fix that allows the date and time to be displayed by default.
- The window title bar now has a blur effect instead of transparency.
While, between Windowsfx retained features the following are maintained:
- It offers 2 free versions (Windows Ubuntu Plasma 11.4 LTS with a Windows 11 theme and Windows Ubuntu Cinnamon 11.3 LTS with a Windows 10 graphical theme). Whose potential can be expanded through a payment or commercial contribution, which includes better features such as the PowerToys package and the necessary technical support.
- Includes sadditional software such as Wine to be able to transparently run Windows applications and games (EXE programs and MSI installers). In addition, advanced support for installing applications from the Android operating system.
- Maintains the ability to sign in with a Microsoft account directly from Edge Browser, for easy and stable access to Microsoft Office Online and other legacy tools like Teams, Skype, VS Code, PowerShell, and more.
- A nice collection of pre-installed software that all the basic KDE applications, plus AnyDesk, Google Chrome, K3b, ONLYOFFICE, Java 17, Steam, VLC Media Player and Winetricks among many others.
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For more information about Wubuntu, its official site is available at SourceForge and YouTube channel from your Developer.
Summary
In summary, Wubuntu» or Windows Ubuntu is one more interesting proposal, added to alternatives such as the Kali Undercover Mode and TwisterUI programs, and Distros such as TwisterOS and Kumander, which will allow many who are new to the world of GNU/Linux to make the transition in a comfortable (friendly) and fast way. And of course, also for those who for certain reasons would like to go unnoticed with their GNU/Linux OS, whether at home, educational institution or office.
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