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No telemetry at all! Choose AnduinOS to regain your privacy

AnduinOS is a custom Ubuntu-based Linux distribution that aims to facilitate developers transitioning from Windows to Linux by maintaining familiar operational habits and workflows.

v1.3.2
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Reasons

Why choose AnduinOS?

Smaller image, friendly interface, unbeatable performance, safe and secure.

Ready to use

The ISO is just 2.0GB in size. Similar to Ubuntu, it is simple to install and can meet your daily needs without additional configuration or complicated operations.

Friendly interface

The GNOME-based desktop environment have beautiful interfaces and human-computer interactions that fit user habits, allowing you to quickly get started with AnduinOS without too much learning cost.

Root and privacy

Privacy is no longer optional. It's essential. AnduinOS is designed to gather nothing from you. We don't track you. We don't profile you. We don't target you. You remain anonymous to the system.

Ecological perfection

AnduinOS is based on Ubuntu's package base. It's compatible with most of the apt packages from Ubuntu. It's a perfect combination of experience and ecology.

Open Source

AnduinOS is an open-source project. Following the GPL-v3 license, you can view the source code, modify it, and redistribute it. It's free and will always be free.

Containerized

Graphical applications are installed via Flatpak, and keep themselves separate from the base system (Since 1.3). They also allow for fine-grained control over their permissions.

Usage

With AnduinOS, you can do more

Everything you do on Ubuntu, you can do it on AnduinOS. You can use it as a daily operating system, a development environment, a server, or a learning tool. It's up to you.

Watching Youtube Videos on AnduinOS

Browsing

Steam Playing Games on AnduinOS

Gaming With Steam

Writing Code on AnduinOS

Build

Working on mail and chat on AnduinOS

Work

Hosting a server on AnduinOS

Serve

Editing blender 3D model on AnduinOS

Editing

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Reviews

What users are saying

Here's what some of our 2000+ users have to say about working with AnduinOS.

Johnathon Horner
Composer, Producer, and Audio Engineer

...if you're considering taking back your privacy and switching to Linux, Anduin OS is the perfect place to start your journey. It's clean, it's simple, and the transition is seamless. Anduin OS wasn't designed for the tech nerd. It was designed specifically for YOU. Make the switch. You won't regret it.

Vince
Designer

AnduinOS has a clean, beautiful modern design, user-friendly interface, among so many distributions, this is the choice you can't miss. Trust me!!!

Yuyuyuyu
Lead Developer

AnduinOS has breathed new life into my Surface Go, which I previously thought was useless. Surprisingly, it runs much smoother than Windows. All the features work perfectly!

Aimer
Developer

AnduinOS is your final Linux distribution! It's built for developers and is lightweight yet still powerful. With its well-constructed themes and shortcuts, Windows users can smoothly transition to AnduinOS and forget about setting up your system.

Cody Ray
Developer

AnduinOS has profoundly streamlined my life and work processes, solidifying its position as my preferred Linux distribution for everyday use!

DistroWatch

...We must not forget that it is a 1.8 GB image. It lifted my spirits... I really think it deserves an installation, surely time will tell.

ZDNet

In fact, this is one of those "set-it-and-forget-it" distributions that makes using Linux a delight. It's intuitive, simple to use, and well-designed.

BetaNews

The OS continues to focus on ease of use, especially for those users moving over from Windows.

Neowin

Linux stands as a good option to keep computers running, and if you want something that looks similar to Windows, then AnduinOS is worth checking out.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Here are some of the answers you might be looking for.

Is it free to use AnduinOS?
Yes, AnduinOS is free to use. It is an open-source project that follows the GPL-v3 license. You can view the source code, modify it, and redistribute it. It's free and will always be free.
What kind of applications can I run on AnduinOS?
AnduinOS is based on Ubuntu's package base. Any software that runs on Ubuntu that can run on AnduinOS. You can run a variety of applications, including but not limited to: Linux apps, web apps, and even Windows apps using Wine.

AnduinOS uses Flatpak to manage graphical applications. Flatpak is a software utility for software deployment, application virtualization, and package management. It allows you to run applications in a sandboxed environment, which can help improve security and stability.
How can I search for solutions to problems?
On Ask Ubuntu, you can search for and ask about very common issues. Solutions for almost all AnduinOS issues are identical to those for Ubuntu. You can rely entirely on Ubuntu's documentation and expertise to resolve problems with AnduinOS.
Is there any support included?
You have access to AnduinOS online support services via GitHub Discussions. Please contact us at here for any questions.
Who is behind AnduinOS?
AnduinOS is a non-profit project built in spare time, sustained solely through donations, and is not backed by any corporation or national government. Read more.

AnduinOS works based on donations from users. We are grateful for your support. And you can donate to us via PayPal.
How can I contact the AnduinOS team?
Please contact us with email at anduin@aiursoft.com for any questions. Please join our Revolt channel for community support.

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