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elementary OS review
A beautiful, macOS-like experience focused on simplicity.
Pantheon Point (on Ubuntu LTS base) Very easy
At a glance
| Based on | Ubuntu LTS |
|---|---|
| Desktop environment | Pantheon |
| Package manager | APT / Flatpak (AppCenter) |
| Release model | Point (on Ubuntu LTS base) |
| Current version | 8.x (2024-x) |
| Supported until | Tracks Ubuntu LTS base |
| Comfortable minimum RAM | 4 GB |
| Difficulty | Very easy |
| Official site | https://elementary.io |
Pros & cons
What's good
- Among the most visually cohesive desktops in Linux
- Curated app store with a pay-what-you-want model supporting developers
What to watch
- Opinionated design means fewer built-in customisation options
- Smaller app catalogue in the curated store
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Who is elementary OS for?
elementary OS tends to suit people who want great for beginners, familiar to macos users. With a difficulty rating of 1 out of 5, it's a comfortable choice even if you've never used Linux before.
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