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Average Ratings 1 Rating

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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

You set it up once and then enjoy its benefits indefinitely. There's no need to fret every six months about significant system upgrades that could potentially render your device unusable. Instead, you receive regular updates that not only tackle security vulnerabilities and eliminate bugs but also introduce the latest features and advancements, including updated kernels, new drivers, and the most current desktop environment versions. Each update undergoes rigorous testing in line with industry-leading quality standards, utilizing a build service that other Linux distributions aspire to emulate. Not only is every new package version tested individually, but various clusters of versions are also compared to ensure your system's internal consistency. With just one command, you can update thousands of packages, revert to a snapshot from the previous week, fast-forward to the latest changes, and even preview what future releases will look like. This streamlined process allows users to seamlessly manage their systems without the usual headaches associated with traditional upgrades.

API Access

Has API

API Access

Has API

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Integrations

Cockpit
Cyrus IMAP
RapidFort

Integrations

Cockpit
Cyrus IMAP
RapidFort

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial
Free Version

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial
Free Version

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

openSUSE Project

Founded

2005

Country

Germany

Website

get.opensuse.org/tumbleweed/

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Product Features

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