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About

Mainstream OS is an Arch-based Linux desktop distribution built around the Hyprland Wayland compositor and a configurable Quickshell desktop. It provides a graphical installer and settings app for displays, window layouts, keyboard shortcuts, themes, updates, app management, and system repair. Users can customize the desktop with wallpaper-driven colors, save and share themes, manage native packages and Flatpak apps, and switch to a Steam-based Gaming or Console Mode. The distribution includes update snapshots and boot-menu rollback, plus options for dual boot and full-disk encryption during installation. It is intended for people seeking a customizable Linux desktop with graphical setup and administration, from first-time Linux users to experienced users looking for an Arch-based desktop.

About

PCLinuxOS is a free easy to use Linux-based Operating System for x86_64 desktops or laptops. PCLinuxOS is distributed as a LiveCD/DVD/USB ISO image, and can also be installed to your computer. The LiveCD/DVD/USB mode lets you try PCLInuxOS without making any changes to your computer. If you like it, you can install the operating system to your hard drive. Locally installed versions of PCLinuxOS utilize the Advanced Packaging Tool (or APT), a package management system (originally from the Debian distribution), together with Synaptic, a GUI frontend to APT for easy software installation. PCLinuxOS has over 12,000 rpm software packages available from our software repository. PCLinuxOS has a script called mylivecd, which allows the user to take a ‘snapshot’ of their current hard drive installation (all settings, applications, documents, etc.) and compress it into an ISO CD/DVD/USB image.

Platforms Supported

Windows Not Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Supported
Cloud Not Supported
On-Premises Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Platforms Supported

Windows Not Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Supported
Cloud Not Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Audience

People seeking a customizable Linux desktop with graphical setup and administration, including first-time Linux users and experienced users interested in an Arch-based desktop.

Audience

Anyone in search of a Linux-based operating system to surf the web, edit documents, and manage multimedia files

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Not Supported

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

Screenshots and Videos

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Pricing

Free
Open source. Free to use under the GPLv3 license.
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Pricing

No information available.
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Reviews/Ratings

Overall 0.0 / 5
ease 0.0 / 5
features 0.0 / 5
design 0.0 / 5
support 0.0 / 5

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Reviews/Ratings

Overall 3.5 / 5
ease 4.5 / 5
features 5.0 / 5
design 3.0 / 5
support 3.0 / 5

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • remastering tools system setup tools- very good ones no systemd xfce rolling but stable fast customisable remasters itself
  • I really like using his apt-rpm. another cool tool is mylivegtk which allows me to make customized versions.

Cons

  • cluttered menu, but I changed it to suit myself cant think of anything else
  • Destandardized KDE menu, no support for systemd and gnome.

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Supported

Company Information

Mainstream OS
mainstreamos.org

Company Information

PCLinuxOS
Founded: 2003
United States
www.pclinuxos.com/

Alternatives

Alternatives

BunsenLabs Linux

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BunsenLabs

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Integrations

ChatGPT Supported
Claude Supported
Gemini Supported
Ollama Supported

Integrations

ChatGPT Not Supported
Claude Not Supported
Gemini Not Supported
Ollama Not Supported
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