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Description

PCLinuxOS is a user-friendly, free Linux-based operating system designed for x86_64 laptops and desktops. It is available as a LiveCD/DVD/USB ISO image, enabling users to test the system without altering their existing computer setup. Should users find it appealing, they can easily install it on their hard drive. The installed versions of PCLinuxOS leverage the Advanced Packaging Tool (APT), which originates from the Debian distribution, along with Synaptic, a graphical interface that simplifies software installation. With access to more than 12,000 rpm software packages from its repository, PCLinuxOS offers a wide range of applications. Additionally, it features a utility named mylivecd, which allows users to create a 'snapshot' of their current system, encapsulating all settings, applications, and documents into a compressible ISO image suitable for CD/DVD/USB. This capability makes it convenient for users to back up their configurations and easily restore them later.

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.

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API Access

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Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Vendor Details

Company Name

PCLinuxOS

Founded

2003

Country

United States

Website

www.pclinuxos.com/

Vendor Details

Company Name

SparkyLinux

Founded

2012

Website

sparkylinux.org

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Product Features

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