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Individuals looking for an operative system that provides free and privacy-friendly features

About elementary OS

The fast, free and privacy-friendly alternative to Windows and macOS. A comprehensive update to a solid foundation. These include, but are not limited to, a completely redesigned login and screen lock screen, a revamped first-use experience, major updates to System Settings, enhancements to included applications, and desktop touch-ups. Get free and paid applications in the Application Center, the store where the user decides the amount to pay to independent developers. Each app has been reviewed by elementary to ensure a native, secure, and privacy-friendly experience. Elevate your productivity and focus with multitasking view, mini-screen mode, and Do Not Disturb. Or remove all work notifications while watching videos or playing games. elementary OS includes a suite of applications carefully selected to meet your daily needs, so you can get more out of your computer without having to deal with bloatware.

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Overall 3.0 / 5
ease 3.0 / 5
features 3.0 / 5
design 3.0 / 5
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elementary OS
Founded: 2007
elementary.io

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    Used the software for: 6-12 Months
    Frequency of Use: Daily
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 1 - 25
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    "Ubuntu-based OS"

    Posted 2022-02-28

    Pros: elementary OS is easy to install and to configure once you've installed.
    elementary is also based in Ubuntu, so you can use Ubuntu software on this distro.

    Cons: Pantheon desktop can take some time to adapt.
    No desktop icons.
    On my machine, sometimes I would put my password to login, pressed enter, and the same screen would appear, making me put my password again.
    One day, I installed the NVIDIA drivers from the elementary OS store and the desktop didn't work.
    There aren't much apps after installation.

    Overall: Overall, elementary OS can take some time for you to adapt, but you can use some tools (like pantheon-tweaks) to make your experience better.
    Personally, I won't recommend this distro at first.

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    1 user found this review helpful.
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