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VailuxOS is a Linux distribution that looks like Windows.
With a Debian base and KDE Plasma GUI, this distro is solid.
You can download and install VailuxOS for free.
Over the past year, there has been a deluge of articles (some written by yours truly) about what Linux distributions are best for users wanting to jump the Windows ship and land squarely on steadier, open-source footing. The list of distributions might include Zorin OS, Linux Mint, blendOS, AnduinOS, and more.
Also: Linux Mint vs. Zorin OS: I've tested both Windows alternatives, and here's my choice
When I talk to users looking to make this leap, the first thing I want to discuss is the desktop environment. After all, I'd rather not send Windows users to a distribution that uses GNOME, hyprland, i3, or any other DE that in no way resembles Windows.
Recently, I stumbled upon a distribution called VailuxOS that uses KDE Plasma to create a somewhat Windows-esque desktop that would make any user of a Microsoft OS feel right at home.
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