For users switching from Microsoft Windows, there’s now a new Linux Distribution with default theme looks like Windows 10 and/or Windows 11.
It’s Wubuntu (Windows Ubuntu), based on Ubuntu.
It so far includes 2 versions based on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS. One with Windows 11 theme on KDE Plasma 5 desktop, and another with Windows 10 theme on Cinnamon desktop.
Besides the default Windows style theme, it also includes some Windows apps, such as Edge browser, Copilot (Microsoft AI), OneDrive, PowerShell (Pro only), Teams. And, it ships with PowerToys with Android support, and Wine by default for running Windows apps/games.
Wubuntu does not require TPM, secure boot or any other hardware requirements for its operation. And, it’s available in two editions: free edition and professional edition (cost $35 for a license). But, there’s so far no information about what’s difference between them.
See more screenshots about Wubuntu:
Download Wubuntu
NOTE: Wubuntu is a new project, but there’s so far no information about the developer team. It’s better to try it in virtual machine before installing in real machine.
The iso image for the free versions are available to download at sourceforge:
You can alternatively go to its website for the download link and donate for the serial key.
system requirement
The Windows 10 Theme edition requires:
- 2 GHz CPU
- 1 GB RAM, but 2 GB recommended.
- 25 GB Disk space.
While, the Windows 11 Theme edition, requires:
- 2 GHz dual-core processor.
- 2 GB RAM, but 4 GB recommended.
- 25 GB disk space.
And, it’s highly recommended to enable guest additions when trying in VirtualBox for better performance. See Wubuntu website for more details.
The difference between free and professional is you stop getting the ransomware nagging to pay them money for powertoys