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This Debian-based Linux distro has one of the smartest security features I've tested in years

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iDeal OS is a user-friendly, Debian-based distribution.

It includes a handy tool for extra security.

iDeal OS is free to download and install.

Every so often, I run across a Linux distribution that offers something unique, and it never fails to remind me how special Linux is. It doesn't happen every day, but when it does, I want to throw my hands in the air and cry out a rousing, "Huzzah!"

Such was the case when I ran into iDeal OS.

iDeal OS is based on MX Linux (which is based on Debian Trixie), and there are two different versions:

Emerald Edition - this edition gives you all of the applications you need, along with a friendly desktop experience.

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