I don't want to spend 88 dollars on Windows...
I don't want to spend 88 dollars on Windows...
I understand, though it's essentially a Windows imitation and he wanted something very similar. It even includes some crashes!
Interesting, since Windows 10 hasn’t caused issues on my dad’s computer. But with Windows 7, things were quite another.
Chalet OS 16.04 is essentially Xubuntu XFCE DE with a Windows 7 aesthetic. You can generally customize any distribution to resemble Windows, depending on your preference. The XFCE version with the Whisker menu closely mimics the Windows 7 start menu in appearance. However, this choice ultimately comes down to personal taste. The right distribution also depends on your hardware setup. I’m mainly suggesting specific graphics cards. Currently, Nvidia cards perform better with Ubuntu 16.04 LTS distributions that use the 4.4 LTS kernel, offering superior driver support compared to AMD options. While there are open-source AMD drivers available for certain kernels, they can be tricky to set up. AMD is developing proprietary drivers, but it’s uncertain how long this will be viable. Users with AMD graphics cards looking to run Ubuntu are usually better off sticking with 14.04LTS versions, as those support AMD drivers. For example, Linux Mint 17.3 remains supported until 2019, providing a solid foundation.
Kubuntu might suit your needs. It's based on Ubuntu but uses the KDE desktop, offering a feel somewhat like Windows.
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