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Description

Mainstream OS is a Linux desktop distribution that is built on Arch and features the Hyprland Wayland compositor alongside a customizable Quickshell desktop environment. It offers a user-friendly graphical installer and a settings application that allows users to manage displays, window arrangements, keyboard shortcuts, visual themes, software updates, application management, and system recovery options. Users can personalize their desktops with color schemes based on wallpapers, create and share their own themes, oversee native packages as well as Flatpak applications, and switch seamlessly into a Gaming or Console Mode optimized for Steam. Additionally, the distribution supports update snapshots and boot-menu rollback, while also providing dual-boot capabilities and full-disk encryption options during installation. This operating system caters to a range of users, from newcomers to seasoned Linux enthusiasts seeking a versatile and customizable Arch-based desktop experience, making it an appealing choice for anyone looking to tailor their computing environment. Ultimately, Mainstream OS stands out as a flexible platform for users who value both graphical setup and comprehensive administrative tools.

Description

If you're seeking to implement an information kiosk, a digital signage display, an entertainment system for vehicles, or a home automation interface, Mir on Ubuntu provides the quickest route to deployment. Serving as a system-level component, Mir facilitates the creation of innovative user experiences and is compatible with a variety of Linux-based devices, from traditional desktops to IoT and embedded systems. It effectively replaces the X window server system, which has been widely utilized across Linux desktop environments. This transition allows manufacturers and desktop users to benefit from a powerful, efficient, flexible, and secure graphical environment. For over 30 years, the X windowing system has been the backbone of graphical user interfaces on Linux, successfully catering to both system-level and application-level needs. Nevertheless, modern users demand a more cohesive, integrated, and secure experience, which the X system struggles to provide. Consequently, Mir stands out as a contemporary alternative, designed to meet those evolving expectations and enhance the overall user experience.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API Yes 

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Integrations

Ansible No 
ChatGPT Yes 
Cisco AnyConnect No 
Claude Yes 
Claude Duet Yes 
Claude for Legal Yes 
Gemini Yes 
Glance No 
Google Cloud Platform No 
Huawei FusionStorage No 
IBM Cloud DNS No 
Intelligent Management Center No 
Nova No 
Ollama Yes 
PostgreSQL No 
Puppet Enterprise No 
SALT No 
SQLite No 
VMware Cloud No 
Verizon Cloud No 

Integrations

Ansible Yes 
ChatGPT No 
Cisco AnyConnect Yes 
Claude No 
Claude Duet No 
Claude for Legal No 
Gemini No 
Glance Yes 
Google Cloud Platform Yes 
Huawei FusionStorage Yes 
IBM Cloud DNS Yes 
Intelligent Management Center Yes 
Nova Yes 
Ollama No 
PostgreSQL Yes 
Puppet Enterprise Yes 
SALT Yes 
SQLite Yes 
VMware Cloud Yes 
Verizon Cloud Yes 

Pricing Details

Free
Open source. Free to use under the GPLv3 license.
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises Yes 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Mainstream OS

Website

mainstreamos.org

Vendor Details

Company Name

Canonical

Founded

2010

Country

United Kingdom

Website

mir-server.io

Product Features

Product Features

IoT

Application Development No 
Big Data Analytics No 
Configuration Management No 
Connectivity Management No 
Data Collection No 
Data Management No 
Device Management No 
Performance Management No 
Prototyping No 
Visualization No 

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