The Next Generation Linux OS

Phoenix OS is a Hardy GNU/Linux distribution designed for Home and Desktop use. It is developed and backed by RAC Computers

Our goal with Phoenix OS is to create an Linux Operating System that has the benefits of any commercial distribution or operating system, while still remaining 100% free to anyone that wants to use it.

To accomplish this goal, Phoenix OS uses Kubuntu Hardy as its base, and then adds to that base to create Phoenix OS. This is what we add(/will add):

Click N Run - To download and install thousands of free applications each with just one click, as well as many commercial programs as well.

User Interface - The whole of Phoenix has been designed to be effective to use, as well as well polished and pleasing to look at. We also combine 3 Dimensional graphics to enhance the user experience, provided by Compiz Fusion

Enhanced Applications - We have also enhanced many applications in Phoenix OS to make them easier to use, more usable, and nicer to look at. The most notable include Konqueror, Firefox, OpenOffice.org, XBMC, and Amarok.

Proprietary Applications - Phoenix OS includes some applications and plugins that most use out of the box, including Flash, Java, Adobe Acrobat, Skype, and Picasa.

Porting Applications - When provided programs do not meet our usability or functionality standards, we port the application to Phoenix OS and make it easy to install and configure. That means that we often wade through dependency hell, binary compatibilty, and even source compilation to make your program run on Phoenix OS.

Windows Applications - Over the years, Microsoft Windows has become the leading Operating System. When there is a leader of a market, you have to adapt. Some adapt by porting Windows applications to Linux. Others simply provide alternatives, even if they don't quite fit. We take an entirely different alternative. Instead, we try to actually run your Windows applications on Phoenix OS, using Wine (Wine Is Not an Emulator). However, as Wine has difficulty running some applications, and some are more difficult to install than just clicking on the application installer file, we have taken matters into our own hands with development of our very own easy to use front-end installer for Wine, called FireWater

Security - Since Phoenix OS is based on Debian GNU/Linux, it is considerably immune to any viruses, spyware, or other malware. Your system will rarely slow down, even with a lot of applications installed

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