So why is it the Linux I wish I had? How does it compare to other mainstream distros? Is it based on any other distro, by the way?
If the two main selling points are that some nameless bloggers think its UI is a contender to Windows 10* and that it is powered by Javascript**, it is definitely far from the Linux I wish I had.
* I switched from Windows ages ago, one of the reasons being that I found Linux desktops to be better suited to my preferences than Windows, so shrug.
** Whatever that means. Looking through their website it seems that they use NW.js as a desktop app framework, which is the least scary option of all that crossed my mind, but still a bit meh as a selling point.
But it's far from perfect, basically a work in progress.
At this stage of development it's splendid and with a lot of promise. But that doesn't mean that it will still be suitable for everyone who uses Linux; many people use Linux for a "million" reasons.
There's need for Linux to conquer the desktop; and I think extern is right on track in that direction.
Don't get me wrong, I skimmed through their website and it looks promising, definitely something to keep on the radar. I just expected some more detail and depth from this article.
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So why is it the Linux I wish I had? How does it compare to other mainstream distros? Is it based on any other distro, by the way?
If the two main selling points are that some nameless bloggers think its UI is a contender to Windows 10* and that it is powered by Javascript**, it is definitely far from the Linux I wish I had.
* I switched from Windows ages ago, one of the reasons being that I found Linux desktops to be better suited to my preferences than Windows, so shrug.
** Whatever that means. Looking through their website it seems that they use NW.js as a desktop app framework, which is the least scary option of all that crossed my mind, but still a bit meh as a selling point.
Thanks for your response.
ExternOS is light and very fast.
But it's far from perfect, basically a work in progress.
At this stage of development it's splendid and with a lot of promise. But that doesn't mean that it will still be suitable for everyone who uses Linux; many people use Linux for a "million" reasons.
There's need for Linux to conquer the desktop; and I think extern is right on track in that direction.
Thank you once again, have a splendid day. ☺
Don't get me wrong, I skimmed through their website and it looks promising, definitely something to keep on the radar. I just expected some more detail and depth from this article.