Windows 7 retirement, which can be replaced with a Linux distribution?

Windows 7 has been officially retired, some people do not want to give up this release, but security issues will sooner or later find up here recommend several similar experience with Windows 7 Linux distribution, give you more choices.

Linux Mint

Linux Mint is a Windows user most frequently recommended Linux distribution, it is fine and stable and reliable, based on Ubuntu, inherits many advantages of Ubuntu, while adding a lot of their outstanding properties are the basis on Ubuntu. It is worth mentioning that the Linux Mint desktop layout is very similar to Windows 7: Start menu lower left corner there is a searchable; task switcher at the bottom with a system tray; place icons on the desktop; using alt + Tab, etc. switch between open windows.

Has a familiar interface can help reduce the work required to learn and use computer entertainment learning curve for the user to change the operating system when used to interact with the new desktop is the most troublesome.

WHERE Neon

KDE neon Ubuntu is a Linux distribution and run from the start based on the DVD, which features the latest KDE Plasma Desktop KDE community and other software. In addition installable DVD image, the project also provides a quick update software repository, which contains all the latest KDE software. This release is available in two styles. One is the user styles that let those who are interested to experience in the latest release of KDE software. Another is the developer style, it was created as a platform for testing new KDE applications.

DevOps by using modern automated build, test and deploy their software packages, KDE neon follow the rolling release model, the user can simply install a permanent receive updates.

Zorin OS 15 Lite

Zorin OS 是基于 Ubuntu 的 Linux 发行版,专为 Linux 新手而设计。它拥有类似 Windows 的图形用户界面,以及很多类似 Windows 下的应用软件。Zorin OS 还带有能让用户运行很多 Windows 软件的程序。该发行版的终极目标是提供一份可作为 Windows 替代品的 Linux 选择,并让 Windows 用户在避免烦琐的同时享受 Linux 的所有特性。

Zorin OS 15 版本有一个 Lite 版本,这是一个专门为老旧型号计算机改造的轻量级操作系统,Zorin OS 15 Lite 将完整的 Zorin OS 体验简化,使其可以在老旧设备上也快速运行。

值得一提的是,Zorin OS 15 Lite 在发布公告中特别提到了其针对 PC 机用户体验方面的完善对于 Windows 7 迁移过来的用户会特别友好

Linux Lite

在拉新营销上,比 Zorin OS 15 Lite 更加直接的是 Linux Lite,就在 1 月 14 日 Windows 7 退役的日子,Linux Lite 发布了一个新版本,在发布公告一开始就写到“Welcome Windows 7 people”。

Linux Lite 是一个对新手友好的 Linux 发行版,它基于 Ubuntu 的 LTS 发布,并以 Xfce 桌面为特色。Linux Lite 主要针对 Windows 用户而设计,其目标是提供一整套应用以帮助用户完成他们的日常电脑活动,包括完整的办公套件、媒体播放器和其它必要的日常软件,其可以帮助 Windows 7 用户过渡到基于 Linux 的操作系统。

Linux Lite 的桌面布局与 Windows 相同,左侧提供了“开始”菜单,右侧包含“音量”、“网络”和“日历”选项的托盘,此外还提供了熟悉的“桌面”图标,可帮助使用者迅速准确地返回系统桌面。

elementary OS

这是一个被称为最美 Linux 发行版的操作系统(具体来源已经不可考,有了解情况的读者可以留言挖掘一下),使用基于 GNOME 的桌面系统。

elementary OS 基于 Ubuntu,最开始只是 Ubuntu 的一个美化主题项目,后来成了独立的发行版。官方称其为快速、开源的 Windows/macOS 替代方案。

elementary OS 由设计师主导开发,在风格上有点类似 macOS(panel + dock),并且使用了 Chrome OS 的应用菜单设计,所以能在 elementary OS 中看到 macOS + Chrome OS + Ubuntu + Gnome Shell 的身影,而系统的核心依然是 Ubuntu,其完全兼容该系统的所有软件包。

Ubuntu

Ubuntu 基于 Debian,可以发现,前边推荐的几个系统都是直接基于 Ubuntu,可见 Ubuntu 在桌面 Linux 领域的地位,实际上,Ubuntu 是当前最受欢迎的 Linux 发行版。

关于 Ubuntu 的更多信息,可以查看这一篇总结:Ubuntu:十年,十个关键时刻

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