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.
Smaller image, friendly interface, unbeatable performance, safe and secure.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
AnduinOS is available in two version branches: LTS and Standard. The LTS version is recommended for users need a stable long-term support, while the Standard version is recommended for users with newer devices and want to explore the latest features.
Everything you do on Linux, 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.
Here's what some of our 2000+ users have to say about working with AnduinOS.
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!”
"...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."
"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."
"The OS continues to focus on ease of use, especially for those users moving over from Windows."
"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."
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