Lindows OS is a Debian-based Linux distribution designed to make the transition from Microsoft Windows to Linux as straightforward as possible. It uses the Cinnamon desktop environment, configured with a familiar Start menu, taskbar, file manager and notification area.
The distribution is based on Debian 13 (Trixie) and includes a selection of desktop applications, including Microsoft Edge, LibreOffice, GIMP, VLC and Thunderbird. It provides a graphical software centre, Wine integration for running compatible Windows applications, and support for OneDrive and remote desktop connections.
| Working state: | Active |
| Desktop: | Cinnamon |
| Init Software: | systemd |
| Package Management: | APT |
| Release Model: | Fixed |
| Platforms: | x86_64 |
| Home Page: | lindows.org |
| Developer: | Trent Creekmore |
| This article is part of our Big List of Active Linux Distributions and Open Source Operating Systems. |
What's a Linux distribution ("distro")? |
| A distro provides the user with a desktop environment, preloaded applications, and ways to update and maintain the system. Each distro makes different choices, deciding which open source projects to install and provides custom written programs. They can have different philosophies. Some distros are intended for desktop computers, some for servers without a graphical interface, and others for special uses. Because Linux is an open source operating system, combinations of software vary between Linux distros. |
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