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Linuxfx 10 : A Windows-Like Linux Distro


The idea of Linuxfx is to make it easier for people who are migrating from Windows 7. People who are dissatisfied with the lack of security and stability of Windows 10 are also fit for Linuxfx.

LinuxFX Desktop :

Linuxfx 10 Review: A Windows-Like Linux Distro On Top Of Ubuntu 20.04


Apart from Windows-like looks, Linuxfx also has more to offer which a regular user will definitely admire. So, let’s get along with me to know more about Windows alternative Linuxfx.

As usual, I started by downloading the ISO image of Linuxfx from the official site here. Then, instead of dual-booting, I decided to install it on my VirtualBox to play safely.

After finishing the basic configuration, as soon as I booted it, I noticed a Windows logo and system integrity check. That’s quite surprising because every Linux distro puts their own or OEM logo on that place. But I think Linuxfx wants to make migrating users feel like home from the beginning.

Linuxfx booting

Entering the boot menu, Linuxfx redirected and logged in to a live session. Whoah! it can also detect the system I’m using — another striking event that allows you to configure the system resolution (much needed for VirtualBox) without adding Virtual Guest.

VirtualBox detection

Here comes the home desktop that fills it with a full Windows vibe. Before you think about how this Linux distro got Windows look, let me tell you the secret that you can also apply to your own Linux distro as well.

Windows theme

Installing Linuxfx 10

inuxfx installer seems quite simple and easy to go, containing all basic configuration just like other Linux distros. However, before starting the installation process, you must configure your system to fulfill the minimum requirement.

Unless you are prompted with notification and won’t be able to continue further. It may be annoying for you but it must be needed for better performance. All Linux distros have a minimum requirement but not everyone prompts in case you miss it.

I installed LinuxFx with 2GB of ram and 30 GB of harddisk space on VirtualBox.  Linux Fx works good on 2GB  ram without any lagging.   However 4GB ram would be better 

Minimum specification error

Now as the installation starts, it finishes in its usual time of around 4 to 5 minutes. Until then, you can view the slideshow that depicts the purpose of Linuxfx.

Installation starts

Now that the process is finished, you can now log in to the system.

Helloa — A Personal Assistant

When I entered the system, my first meeting happened with Helloa assistant who suggested that I check for drivers and system updates.

Helloa Personal assistant

Sentinela — A Computer Vision Software

As mentioned in the purpose of Linuxfx, it features its own computer vision software Sentinela, which is a video management system with a complete computer vision tool package.

Sentinela

Sentinela brings headlong into the world of computer vision, allowing you to control your environment with facial reading and ALPR (plate reading), detecting objects, gender, age, and more.

Even while replying to one of his FB posts, Rafael shared a picture that already recognizes all camera models and uses in advanced security systems in Brazil (origin of Linuxfx).

Windows Application On Linuxfx

Coming to an important aspect of Linuxfx is the compatibility of Windows applications. Now it has the design of Windows but to even work like that, it needs to run Windows apps as well. Hence, to do the same, it has ported and pre-configured WINE, a software that enables running Windows app on Linux.

Not out-of-the-box, but it surely eases some steps for a beginner user who wants to run Windows (.exe) files on Linux. You can launch all supported apps or games on WINE, easily by just right-clicking on the app icon and opening it with WINE.

Rufus — Open with Wine

Furthermore, it also has other Linux apps pre-installed such as GIMP, VLC, Inkscape, Simplescreenrecorder,Balena etcher,LibreOffice, Anydesk Client  and others.

All applications

If you want more applications, you have Ubuntu Software center in place of the Windows store. Since Linuxfx is based on Ubuntu, stability, support, and security of applications comes along the way.

Software center

Thanks to Ubuntu’s own universal snap package management system, you can also install any version of apps using the snap package.

Snap store


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