Cub Linux
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Cub Linux Default Desktop
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| Developer | RichJack [1] |
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| Written in | C (core), C++ |
| OS family | Unix-like |
| Working state | Current |
| Source model | Open source |
| Initial release | 1 January 2016 |
| Latest release | Chromixium_1.5 / 1 January 2016 |
| Marketing target | PC |
| Available in | English |
| Update method | Unattended-upgrades |
| Package manager | dpkg APT Synaptic |
| Platforms | x86, x86 64 |
| Kernel type | Monolithic (Linux) |
| Userland | GNU |
| Default user interface | Openbox |
| License | GPL 3.0 |
| Preceded by | Chromixium OS |
| Official website | cublinux |
Cub Linux is a computer operating system designed to mimic the desktop appearance and functionality of Chrome OS. It is based on Ubuntu Linux LTS 14.04 'Trusty Tahr'. It uses Openbox as the window manager and tools taken from LXDE, Gnome, XFCE as well as a number of other utilities. It is a cloud-centric operating system that is heavily focused on the Chromium Browser. Cub Linux's tagline is "Cub = Chromium + Ubuntu".
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History
Cub Linux was originally called Chromixium OS. The developer, RichJack, initially announced[2] the project on the Ubuntu user forums on September 19, 2014. Since then, the project released the first stable version, Chromixium 1.0 as a 32 bit live ISO on April 26, 2015. This was followed by a service pack to address a number of issues such as screen tearing and slow menu generation. In July 2015, a number of updates were rolled into a new release, version 1.5. This was initially 32 bit only, but was followed by a 64 bit release in November 2015.
At some point towards the end of 2015, Google who own the rights to the Chrome OS and Chromium trademarks, requested that RichJack cease use of the Chromixium mark and related websites and social media presences. On the 17th January, 2016, RichJack announced[3] that Chromixium would be changing name to Cub Linux with immediate effect and that the Chromixium name would be completely dropped by 31 March 2016.
See also
References
External links
- Official website
- Cub Linux Forum
- Cub Linux at Distrowatch
- Cub Linux source code
- Original Chromixium website
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