Karlston Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Windows 12 Lite is here, and it doesn’t have any built-in ads We’ve joked on occasion that Microsoft is now so immersed in the open-source world that they might as well use Linux as their next kernel. Now it seems some distro developers did just that, releasing Windows 12 Lite into the world. Being sold at computer fairs, and spotted by redditor hexsayeed, Windows 12 Lite is a Linux distro based on LiteOS with a Windows 10 wallpaper and is being touted as the perfect software for Windows 7 users who need to upgrade. Touted as being secure, free from viruses and ransomware, and being 3 times faster than Windows they note that the OS contains no adverts and has a great support forum. We suspect Microsoft may have some words with them regarding the software shipping with the default Windows 10 wallpaper, however. Read more about Windows 12 Lite before Microsoft’s ban hammer strikes, at their website here. via Liliputting Source: Windows 12 Lite is here, and it doesn’t have any built-in ads (MSPoweruser) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
We’ve joked on occasion that Microsoft is now so immersed in the open-source world that they might as well use Linux as their next kernel. Now it seems some distro developers did just that, releasing Windows 12 Lite into the world. Being sold at computer fairs, and spotted by redditor hexsayeed, Windows 12 Lite is a Linux distro based on LiteOS with a Windows 10 wallpaper and is being touted as the perfect software for Windows 7 users who need to upgrade.
zanderthunder Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 I thought all Linux distro's are free? And did I forgot to mention that it was made by so-called "independent developers" with lousy website design skills? Plus, the so-called Windows 12 Lite is actually a Linux Lite OS with XFCE interface. I can call that Windows 12 Lite a scam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhindu Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Windows 12 ??? ZorinOS is better options for Windows users who wish to try Linux . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trufpal Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 2 hours ago, zanderthunder said: I thought all Linux distro's are free? And did I forgot to mention that it was made by so-called "independent developers" with lousy website design skills? Plus, the so-called Windows 12 Lite is actually a Linux Lite OS with XFCE interface. I can call that Windows 12 Lite a scam. That's a common misconception. Just because they're open source doesn't mean they (the developers/companies) can't put a price tag on it. Red Hat Enterprise Linux is a prime example of this. Just to clarify, I'm only trying to address your first question and I have nothing against the rest of your statement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 According to my experience Xfce not as light as before. Memory usage doubled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven36 Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 8 hours ago, zanderthunder said: I thought all Linux distro's are free? Most are free , if you want pay its most of the time for support . Redhat , ZorinOS and others have paid versions ,but if you want Redhat without soupprt It's called Cent OS lots of businesses use Cent OS instead or both . ZoirnOS has free versions as well . You can make almost any DE of Linux look like Windows or MAC i done it before with Linux Mint cinnamon it was not hard just adding some ppas with Themes and icons but to do this you got to know a little about using Linux . But calling something windows when M$ owns the trademark dont sound really legal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zanderthunder Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Just now, steven36 said: But calling something windows when M$ owns the trademark dont sound really legal. That's why I said earlier that it was made by so-called "independent developers" with lousy website design skills. Or to make it simple, I called that "Windows 12 Lite" as a scam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven36 Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Just now, zanderthunder said: That's why I said earlier that it was made by so-called "independent developers" with lousy website design skills. Or to make it simple, I called that "Windows 12 Lite" as a scam. Its not really nothing but Linux Lite that is based On Ubuntu with some themes ,Icons and Wallpapers added. https://www.linuxliteos.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zanderthunder Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 1 minute ago, steven36 said: Its not really nothing but Linux Lite that is based On Ubuntu with some themes ,Icons and Wallpapers added. https://www.linuxliteos.com/ I know, but I don't really like their way of marketing tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mp68terr Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 9 hours ago, zanderthunder said: I thought all Linux distro's are free? You have to pay for the win10 wallpaper! 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven36 Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 3 hours ago, zanderthunder said: I know, but I don't really like their way of marketing tho. A Redditor named Hexsayeed spotted at a computer fair Someone made it and put the image on a DVD and try to sell it there. You cant buy a image on the internet . They selling it on the street. they have a website in broken English it looks like it from the 90s. it hosted on Geocites it tells you how to make it yourself for free. I dont see no were to buy the DVD really . only thing i see in there store is a laptop there trying to sell with Linux Mint and Windows 10 dual boot a Toshiba Satellite L500 with Windows 10 and linux Mint 19 "Tara" https://webhouses.co.uk/lite/ Linux Mint Cinnamon, if you install it it will let you download Windows 10 light theme and Windows 7 ,Mac and more from the Theme manger , https://cinnamon-spices.linuxmint.com/themes/view/Windows-10 More Themes for Ubuntu /Linux Mint here http://www.noobslab.com/p/themes-icons.html https://b00merang.weebly.com/themes.html Icons http://www.noobslab.com/p/themes-icons.html#icons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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