Open Source Free GPL-v3 License

AnduinOS 1.0 is released on 2024.09.01

AnduinOS is a custom Ubuntu-based Linux distribution that offers a familiar and easy-to-use experience for anyone moving to Linux.

v1.3.7
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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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A Universe of Applications at Your Fingertips.

Most of the software you rely on runs perfectly on AnduinOS, alongside thousands of powerful, free, and open-source alternatives. AnduinOS provides instant, integrated access to the massive libraries of Flatpak and Ubuntu, making your perfect workflow just a click away. Start exploring on Flathub now

ScummVM
Scribus
Opera
Typora
Notion
WPS Office
CLion
LibreCAD
LibreOffice
RetroArch
QGIS
Transmission
DingTalk
MySQL Workbench
Anbox
bauh
Darktable
GitHub
Flameshot
Timeshift
AbiWord
Discord
QQ Music
PyCharm
Okular
DBeaver
Logseq
Heroic Games Launcher
Zoom
VeraCrypt
Simple Screen Recorder
Beyond Compare
AnyDesk
Krita
QQ
BleachBit
GNOME Boxes
GUFW
Joplin
Google Earth
Meld
Emacs
Caffeine
OBS Studio
Signal
Kodi
Code::Blocks
gPodder
Audacity
Thunderbird
Vivaldi
Flatseal
Bitwig Studio
DeaDBeeF
Syncthing-GTK
Prism Launcher
Git
Vim
KeePassXC
Obsidian
Baidu Netdisk
WebStorm
Wireshark
File Roller
Liferea
Blender
KiCad
Todoist
Cheese
Yuzu
LibreOffice Calc
qBittorrent
Disk Usage Analyzer
Deluge
Ardour
TeamViewer
Figma
WhatsApp
GIMP
GitKraken
Atom
Slack
MuseScore
Simplenote
LMMS
DataGrip
LocalSend
FileZilla
Docker
0 A.D.
GParted
Brave
Eclipse
Balean Etcher
Alacritty
Insomnia
Dota 2
LibreOffice Writer
Zotero
Fritzing
digiKam
Clash Verge
Waterfox
Kdenlive
Stacer
aMule
EasyTAG
Visual Studio Code
Pidgin
UNetbootin
MPV
Sublime Text
GNS3
pgAdmin
WPS Office
7-Zip
Firefox
Bitwarden
Calibre
Mixxx
Chromium
Audacious
Qt Creator
Rhythmbox
Rider
IntelliJ IDEA
Anki
Déjà Dup
Factorio
VirtualBox
Python
Spotify
Virt-Manager
Krusader
Element
Barrier
Neovim
Diagrams.net
RStudio
OpenShot
Dia
Arduino IDE
Inkscape
Skype
WeChat
Jellyfin
Jupyter
VLC
Jami
Android Studio
LibreOffice Impress
GnuCash
RubyMine
Geany
Microsoft Edge
Dolphin Emulator
FreeTube
VMware Workstation
Java
Shotcut
Dropbox
Clementine
Telegram
Minecraft
DOSBox
Steam
VSCodium
XMind
Remmina
GoLand
Google Chrome
LastPass
Master PDF Editor
HandBrake
Aegisub
K3b
Postman
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!

Windows Central

...it's pretty spectacular. It's also quite possibly one of the friendliest Linux distros I've tried when it comes to folks who may well be moving over from Windows. Built by one person, it's pretty astonishing how good it is.

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 is funded by user donations. 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 Stoat channel for community support.

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