What is PCLinuxOS?
PCLinuxOS is a user-friendly, free operating system based on Linux and tailored for x86_64 laptops and desktops. It can be downloaded as a LiveCD/DVD/USB ISO image, which allows users to explore the operating system without making any changes to their current setup. If they find it to their liking, installation on their hard drive is a straightforward process. The installed versions utilize the Advanced Packaging Tool (APT), which is derived from the Debian distribution, and Synaptic, a user-friendly graphical interface that facilitates software management. Users benefit from access to over 12,000 rpm packages available in its repository, providing a diverse selection of applications. Furthermore, PCLinuxOS includes a feature called mylivecd, which enables users to create a 'snapshot' of their present system, capturing all configurations, applications, and documents into a compressible ISO image that can be used for CD/DVD/USB. This functionality enhances user convenience by allowing them to back up their system settings and ensures that they can restore their custom environment whenever needed. Overall, PCLinuxOS prioritizes both ease of use and flexibility for its users.
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everything I need
Date: Sep 04 2025SummaryInstalled fast and easy
added my software and setups
remastered it
It has come a long way since I used it a few years ago.
The flatpack support is nice to havePositiveremastering tools
system setup tools- very good ones
no systemd
xfce
rolling but stable
fast
customisable
remasters itselfNegativecluttered menu, but I changed it to suit myself
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System that preserves the best of Mandrake
Date: Nov 19 2023SummaryA good system, but it could be modernized by adding support for systemd and increasing the packages in its repositories.
PositiveI really like using his apt-rpm. another cool tool is mylivegtk which allows me to make customized versions.
NegativeDestandardized KDE menu, no support for systemd and gnome.
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