Introducing ChaletOS, a Linux Desktop Windows Clone

gjacobse

Interesting. Decent looking interface.

nadnerB

Very nice. Might be worth bringing up a VM for further investigation

DustinB3403

I'm gonna set up a VM right now, definitely worth a look, generally I would always recommend linux mint as the default replacement to windows for non-tech users.

But if this makes life easier for them, while offering the same levels of protection then lets give it a go.

Reid Cooper

Looks pretty nice. Would like to see it in action.

DustinB3403

It actually runs really well, right off the bat.

No startup lag (like with ubuntu) and just runs, might have my new go to solution for linux mint. I'll have to test further.

DustinB3403

My only grievance with the OS off the bat is that the Start (Super/Windows) button isn't programmed.

ARG!!!!

scottalanmiller

@DustinB3403 said:

My only grievance with the OS off the bat is that the Start (Super/Windows) button isn't programmed.

ARG!!!!

You mean the physical button?

DustinB3403

Yep.

Hitting the classic Windows button (on every keyboard ever made, practically) does nothing.

scottalanmiller

@DustinB3403 said:

Yep.

Hitting the classic Windows button (on every keyboard ever made, practically) does nothing.

Definitely odd.

DustinB3403

Especially considering that the entire OS was designed around making Linux look and feel almost identical to Windows.

Yet, hey "I've got an idea, lets not program the Windows Key. Everyone like that idea? perfect. Done."

dafyre

Yea. I think he means if you hit the Windows key that nothing happens.

DustinB3403

Programmed with http://thinkonbytes.blogspot.com/2014/04/xubuntu-open-whisker-menu-with-windows.html

Really simple to do, so the question is, why was it left off....