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TUXEDO Computers Releases TUXEDO OS
TUXEDO Computers is well known for selling Linux-powered laptops that ship with their own Ubuntu-based, in-house operating system, known as TUXEDO OS. However, recently the company made that operating system available to the general public, and it can be downloaded (https://os.tuxedocomputers.com/) and installed on just about any computer.
Although TUXEDO OS was designed specifically for TUXEDO hardware, it does work on general hardware and even as a virtual machine. The OS uses a customized version of KDE Plasma and allows for running in live mode, dual booting, or a standard installation.
The installation of TUXEDO OS is fairly standard, however, when you install it on non-TUXEDO hardware, you will get a warning that states software such as Tomte or the TUXEDO Control Center will not work.
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