elementary OS 5.0 beta release: beautiful Linux distro
Elementary OS is a well-polished desktop Linux distribution based on Ubuntu, known as the most beautiful Linux distribution. In fact, Elementary was originally a theme beautification project in Ubuntu and later evolved into a standalone distribution due to its popularity. On its official website, elementary OS introduces itself to a fast, open source alternative to Windows / macOS.Elementary OS is a derivative of Ubuntu so it’s fully compatible with all Ubuntu packages. Although based on Ubuntu, it abandoned many of the default Ubuntu applications and used many lightweight alternatives. For example, the mail program uses Geary Mail instead of ThunderBird, the terminal uses the Pantheon Terminal, the text editor uses Scratch, the music player uses noise, the file manager is Pantheon Files and so on.
This beautiful Linux distribution reference a lot of macOS design elements, to provide users with a more concise experience. elementary OS from the appearance of the interface to the system of various design elements are very beautiful, strong force! If you want to experience the beautiful interface with Linux design, may wish to consider it.
Changelog
- Night Light feature
- Desktop panel now adapts to background wallpaper
- Animated system indicator icons
- Improved power applet w/ middle-click toggle for battery percentage
- New Installer and Initial Setup tool
- Improved HiDPI support
- Notifications no longer show by default for many apps
- New sound effect on new notifications
- Shortcut overlay appears when pressing Windows/Super key
- New permission model for apps using location
- More…
Reference: omgubuntu