I tested Rhino Linux's new Lomiri snapshot - and it took me back to the glory days of Unity

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Rhino Linux is about to undergo a dramatic change.

The distribution will soon have a new UI that's focused on convergence.

You can download a snapshot of the new build, but it's not ready for everyday use.

I've been a fan of Rhino Linux for some time. I've called it a Swiss Army knife of Linux distributions and believe it offers the best take on the Xfce desktop. It's a beautiful distribution that anyone could use, no matter the skill level.

But there are big changes afoot with the distribution, changes that could help elevate to new heights, should things work out.

Those changes involve convergence.

Yep, we're back to the concept of bridging desktop and mobile devices together.

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