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AnduinOS has taken a careful — and increasingly pragmatic — step toward smoother upgrades for its users, announcing a path that makes point releases in the 1.4 series reachable without a full reinstall while the project continues to refine its cross‑fork migration options. What appears at first...

Zorin OS’s headline-grabbing surge to a million downloads and AnduinOS’s rapid rise as a Windows‑11‑style Ubuntu remix have put two very different “Windows‑like” Linux desktops in the same conversation — but they’re solving different problems for different people, and choosing between them...

If Windows 10’s end-of-support deadline has you weighing alternatives, you’re not alone — and Linux is no longer the alien landscape it was a decade ago. ZDNET’s roundup of “Windows-like” Linux distributions highlights seven desktop-focused distros designed to flatten the learning curve for...

A wave of innovation in the Linux desktop world has consistently aimed to lower the barriers for users considering a shift away from Microsoft’s ecosystem, but rarely has this mission been embodied so thoroughly as with AnduinOS. Built upon the solid foundation of Ubuntu, AnduinOS is a Linux...

AnduinOS is a custom Ubuntu-based Linux distribution designed to provide a seamless transition for Windows users to the Linux environment. Developed by Anduin Xue, a software engineer at Microsoft, this open-source project aims to replicate the look and feel of Windows 11 while leveraging the...

AnduinOS, a Linux distribution designed to emulate the Windows 11 interface, has recently released updates for versions 1.3.3, 1.2.6, and 1.1.6. These point releases introduce several enhancements aimed at improving user experience and system functionality. Key Updates Across Versions...

For many Windows users looking to break free from Microsoft's increasingly restrictive ecosystem, the idea of switching to Linux can seem tempting—but also intimidating. Long gone are the days when Linux was synonymous with cryptic command-line adventures and inscrutable software installations...

Few Linux distributions in recent memory have generated as much intrigue—and trepidation—as those designed to mimic the look and feel of Microsoft's flagship OS. The allure is obvious: a streamlined transition for former Windows users, familiar design cues, and a ready-made ecosystem for...

AnduinOS, a Linux distribution designed to emulate the Windows 11 experience, has recently released three new versions: 1.1.5, 1.2.5, and 1.3.2. These updates introduce several enhancements aimed at improving user experience and system functionality. Key Features Across All Versions AppImage...

The world of desktop computing is undergoing a profound transformation as Windows 10 approaches its official end-of-life. Many users, especially those with older hardware, are seeking alternatives that combine familiarity with modern, flexible underpinnings. One project that’s begun to capture...

For decades, the debate over which operating system offers the most user-friendly, performance-driven environment has simmered, with Linux frequently pitched as the ideal alternative for those disenchanted with the state of Windows. But migrations from one ecosystem to another remain rare; deep...

As Windows 10 approaches its end of life in 2025, millions of users face a pivotal decision: either upgrade to a newer version of Windows—provided their hardware is compatible—or chart a new course entirely. For many, the thought of abandoning the familiar Windows environment is daunting, but...

As the end of support for Windows 10 approaches, many users are evaluating their options for a future operating system. While upgrading to Windows 11 might seem like the natural progression, its stringent hardware requirements, mandatory Microsoft account integration, and an increasing emphasis...

In the quest for the perfect operating system, some users find themselves tethered to the familiar interface of Windows 11, a choice driven not just by functionality but by sheer habit. Enter AnduinOS, a groundbreaking Linux distribution specifically crafted to mirror the aesthetic and user...