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  2. Wubi (software) - Wikipedia

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    For Ubuntu 8.04 the code was merged into Ubuntu and for 8.04 alpha 5, Wubi was also on the Ubuntu Live CD. [1] The project's aim was to enable existing Windows users, unacquainted with Linux, to try Ubuntu without risking any data loss (due to disk formatting or partitioning mistakes). [3] It could also safely uninstall Ubuntu from within Windows.

  3. UNetbootin - Wikipedia

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    This installation mode performs a network installation or "frugal install" without a CD, similar to that performed by the Win32-Loader. [4]UNetbootin's distinguishing features are its support for a great variety of Linux distributions, its portability, its ability to load custom disk image (including ISO image) files, and its support for both Windows and Linux. [5]

  4. Live CD - Wikipedia

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    Ubuntu 23.04 system running from a live DVD image, with the GNOME 40 desktop environment. A live CD (also live DVD, live disc, or live operating system) is a complete bootable computer installation including operating system which runs directly from a CD-ROM or similar storage device into a computer's memory, rather than loading from a hard ...

  5. Comparison of X Window System desktop environments

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    A desktop environment is a collection of software designed to give functionality and a certain look and feel to an operating system.. This article applies to operating systems which are capable of running the X Window System, mostly Unix and Unix-like operating systems such as Linux, Minix, illumos, Solaris, AIX, FreeBSD and Mac OS X. [1]

  6. Windows Subsystem for Linux - Wikipedia

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    Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is a feature of Microsoft Windows that allows for using a Linux environment without the need for a separate virtual machine or dual booting. WSL is installed by default in Windows 11. [2] In Windows 10, it can be installed either by joining the Windows Insider program or manually via Microsoft Store or Winget. [3]

  7. ROX Desktop - Wikipedia

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    ROX-Filer is a graphical spatial file manager for the X Window System.It can be used on its own as a file manager, or can be used as part of ROX Desktop. It is the file manager provided by default in certain Linux distributions such as Puppy Linux and Dyne:bolic, and was used in Xubuntu until Thunar became stable.

  8. Ubuntu - Wikipedia

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    This release uses the KDE Plasma 5 desktop environment; previous releases used Xfce. [140] Ubuntu Unity: An Ubuntu flavour using Unity 7. [141] [142] [143] Xubuntu: An Ubuntu flavour using Xfce. Xubuntu is intended for use on less-powerful computers or those who seek a highly efficient desktop environment on faster systems, and uses mostly GTK ...

  9. Linux distribution - Wikipedia

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    Linux Mint, a distribution based on and compatible with Ubuntu. Supports multiple desktop environments, among others GNOME Shell fork Cinnamon and GNOME 2 fork MATE. Pop!_OS, is a Linux distribution based on Ubuntu which developed by American Linux computer manufacturer System76, and featuring a customised GNOME desktop environment known as COSMIC.