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Enso OS: A simple operating system for everyone, able run on any machine

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Re: Enso OS: A simple operating system for everyone, able run on any machine

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Post by lioeters »

It's great that a single person is able to create a custom operating system.

Sure it's mostly just Xubuntu, a retheme/reskin of XFCE, with some personal touches in environment, bundled applications - but clearly there's been time and effort spent on configuring it well, to keep everything simple to use, with a feel-good presentation. I can see value in that.

The project also has wholesome and healthy goals, of being able to run on old computers/laptops, while respecting the users' privacy. There are certainly other "OSes" with similar goals, but I'd say, it's a positive contribution.

Re: Enso OS: A simple operating system for everyone, able run on any machine

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Post by m-p-3 »

mastrsushi wrote: post #17

The future of Linux "distros" seems to be merely theme packs on top other existing distros. Include OS in the name and say it's meant for everyone. Just like Xubuntu, just like Enso OS, just like Ubuntu, just like Debian. When I look at ElementryOS, PopOS, PureOS, Etc...OS they all seem to ignore the irony that someone savvy enough to discover an obscure distro might not need everything to be a user friendly macOS-es…

I do know my way around to figure out most issues when I deal with Linux-based system, but I'm fond of ElementaryOS for the simplicity and the out-of-the-box experience. I still toy with other OSes from time to time, but I need my main computer to be as functional as possible, and ElementaryOS fits that need for me.

I deployed it on an old laptop for my relatives and it's been a worry-free experience since.

I had to deploy some non-free softwares (ex: Spotify, Google Chrome) but since they have their own APT repo they are kept up-to-date with the system updates.

Re: Enso OS: A simple operating system for everyone, able run on any machine

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Post by mastrsushi »

m-p-3 wrote: post #32
mastrsushi wrote: post #17

The future of Linux "distros" seems to be merely theme packs on top other existing distros. Include OS in the name and say it's meant for everyone. Just like Xubuntu, just like Enso OS, just like Ubuntu, just like Debian. When I look at ElementryOS, PopOS, PureOS, Etc...OS they all seem to ignore the irony that someone savvy enough to discover an obscure distro might not need everything to be a user friendly macOS-es…

I do know my way around to figure out most issues when I deal with Linux-based system, but I'm fond of ElementaryOS for the simplicity and the out-of-the-box experience. I still toy with other OSes from time to time, but I need my main computer to be as functional as possible, and ElementaryOS fits that need for me. I deployed it on an old laptop for my relatives and it's been a worry-free experience since. I had to…

But why not just use Ubuntu? I dont know why so many people decided that wasn't enough of an out of the box experience. All ElementaryOS really is Ubuntu Pantheon edition. That's what bothers me about this superficial branding.

Re: Enso OS: A simple operating system for everyone, able run on any machine

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Post by creatornator »

Svip wrote: post #15
skyyler wrote: post #10

Confused by the implication that using machines old enough to not be supported by macOS or Windows is in any way "Green". Using older hardware almost assuredly means using more power than more modern systems.

Like crushing an old car and replacing it is more damaging to the climate/environment than keeping an old car going. Even if that older car is far less fuel efficient than the modern alternative. Same goes for all hardware... generally.

Except after you've used the older machine for long enough, it would have been less wasteful to crush it in the beginning and replace it earlier, skipping all the consumption later on.

Re: Enso OS: A simple operating system for everyone, able run on any machine

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Post by skyyler »

creatornator wrote: post #35
Svip wrote: post #15

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Like crushing an old car and replacing it is more damaging to the climate/environment than keeping an old car going. Even if that older car is far less fuel efficient than the modern alternative. Same goes for all hardware... generally.

Except after you've used the older machine for long enough, it would have been less wasteful to crush it in the beginning and replace it earlier, skipping all the consumption later on.

Which is exactly why cash for clunkers was a program.
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