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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.
Description
SparkyLinux is a distinctive GNU/Linux distribution built on the foundation of Debian GNU/Linux. Known for its speed and lightweight nature, Sparky provides a fully customizable operating system that caters to a variety of users and tasks. It offers several versions, including a fully featured OS equipped with a lightweight desktop environment, which is ready to use right out of the box and comes with a selection of commonly used software for home users. Additionally, there is a MinimalGUI version that utilizes the Openbox window manager, featuring only basic software for users who wish to personalize their OS and desktop according to their preferences, along with the flexibility to install any desktop environment or window manager they desire. For advanced users, the MinimalCLI version omits the X server entirely, allowing for a more hands-on approach to building and configuring their desktop environments. With support for approximately 20 different desktop environments and window managers, SparkyLinux ensures users have the freedom to choose how they want their computing experience to be, whether for productivity, leisure, socializing, or a multitude of other activities. This versatility makes SparkyLinux not just an operating system, but a platform for creativity and personal expression in computing.
API Access
Has API
Yes
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
Airstack
Yes
Ansible
Yes
Chef
Yes
Cisco AnyConnect
Yes
Glance
Yes
Google Cloud Platform
Yes
Huawei FusionStorage
Yes
IBM Cloud DNS
Yes
Intelligent Management Center
Yes
Oracle Cloud CX
Yes
Integrations
Airstack
No
Ansible
No
Chef
No
Cisco AnyConnect
No
Glance
No
Google Cloud Platform
No
Huawei FusionStorage
No
IBM Cloud DNS
No
Intelligent Management Center
No
Oracle Cloud CX
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
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
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
Yes
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
Canonical
Founded
2010
Country
United Kingdom
Website
mir-server.io
Vendor Details
Company Name
SparkyLinux
Founded
2012
Website
sparkylinux.org
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