Chinese Make Ubuntu That Looks Like Win XP
A wolf in sheep's clothing?
They say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Of course, when it's just straight copying and bootlegging, it's more infuriating that flattering.
Rather that continue to do what's been done for ages now – and that would be selling illegal copies of Windows XP, a group of hackers in China have created Ylmf OS, which is based on Ubuntu but looks almost exactly like Windows XP.
While we're sure that Microsoft isn't too pleased at this ripping off of its user interface, it'd be interesting to see how Windows-only users – especially those less computer literate and able to adapt to new OS environments – handle themselves in a Linux-based foundation with familiar looking switches, levers and buttons.
Those of you who can read Chinese can even download an iso file with the preconfigured OS.
Source: Download Squad.
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OMG, that's just awesome... That's an excellent way to trick your computer-illiterate friends and family into using free, open-source software.
Thats cool but, XP is so last decade. Well, almost.
Ill stick to pirating MS.
Hacked OS's FTW!
I often wondered how long it would be before someone finally did this... in a way, I'm surprised it took as long as it did. lol
I have to say it looks cool and interesting! I´ve been thinking on trying Linux but every time i read about it, it just seems to complicated and strange but with this version of Linux, maybe i will give a (little) try...
That is pretty interesting. It's amazing what people use Linux to do.
I'm curious of what microsoft will do about this one. They allow pirated copies of their OS to be updated. I can see how this is different but still....
It effectively makes Windows the role model for every OS.. Though I like the idea.. I don't like it. Because it cant do what windows can even though it look like one.
Why do you have to ruin the beautiful gnome/kde desktop environment with this crap ? If a user whines about icons and bars not being where "they're supposed to be", then they haven't really understood the term "different OS", therefore they don't need a different OS.
its Xp
i always considered xp a necessary evil... the only way to go for gaming >.< but i love linux for everything else especially how you can customize the entire look and feel to your liking. im not really sure who would this cater to... if an 11 year old (my nephew) can jump from xp to linux in a afternoon any one can.
That would kill Microsoft if someone can write an emulator to install and run windows apps & third party window's apps.
Here are the download links from the site.
I viewed the source code using a Net aware text editor so I wouldn't have to open it in my browser and I'm glad I did cause there is some scripts on the page which I don't like the looks of.
http://dx1.xiazaiba.com/Soft/L/Ylmf_OS_Final.iso
http://wt0.xiazaiba.com/Soft/L/Ylmf_OS_Final.iso
http://wt2.xiazaiba.com/Soft/L/Ylmf_OS_Final.iso
You become your environment.
Do you remember the Lindows?!
It is scary how China is actually making everything they use in their own country. Maybe we should take some notes. They are becoming 100% self reliant.
It is scary how China is actually making everything they use in their own country. Maybe we should take some notes. They are becoming 100% self reliant.
who is not?
"Hi I'm an Apple, and I'm Linux"
I'm amazed that the Chinese are the only ones who get press. I strongly believe that Russians work along side with them. I have been seeing bootleg electronics trickling out of Russia through Chinese sources lately. It is amazing that there is relatively no news of the piracy capital of the world.
OMG, that's just awesome... That's an excellent way to trick your computer-illiterate friends and family into using free, open-source software.
Right up until you try to install your Windows only software and realize you've been had. Nice.
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Why do you have to ruin the beautiful gnome/kde desktop environment with this crap ? If a user whines about icons and bars not being where "they're supposed to be", then they haven't really understood the term "different OS", therefore they don't need a different OS.
Buh? Now, this is just a matter of opinion, but I think Ubuntu's default GNOME desktop has to be the most hideous thing I've ever seen. That said, I don't really see how this is new, I've seen Linux desktops that have been dead ringers for Windows and OSX versions for years, the customization options of Linux has always been one of its best features IHMO.
It effectively makes Windows the role model for every OS.. Though I like the idea.. I don't like it. Because it cant do what windows can even though it look like one.
I think we are all missing the point, It's not supposed to do what Windows does...it's still Linux.
I think it's kinda cool. Wish I knew Chinese...
They need to copy the ease of installing software and drivers in windows.
"It is scary how China is actually making everything they use in their own country. Maybe we should take some notes. They are becoming 100% self reliant." - logitic
Well it would be that way in the US if we got rid of minimum wage, labor laws and environmental laws. As it was when we were the industrial powerhouse in the 1940's.
They need to copy the ease of installing software and drivers in windows.
Actually in Linux you just click on "add remove software" From there you have access to tens of thousands of self-installing drivers and free software. When you want to update a driver select search for updates and it finds them for you, then check mark it and it installs. If you have the Windows emulator Wine installed you just double click on the .exe file and it installs like it does under windows.
What usually happens is users don't realize is that you go to Mozilla's website to download and install Firefox is that, that is the hard way and it is already available in "add/remove software" Same thing for Nvidia and ATI drivers. Believe me I've stupidly done it the hard way by command line only to have it dawn on me I can just go to "Add/Remove Software" and it be done automatically.
gnesterenko: Wine + the Windows version of the Mono framework can run the vast majority of Windows applications, I would assume that these folks had the foresight to think of this.
This is a Linux distribution that's gone in the wrong direction. The UI needs to look a lot more like the Mac OS X UI, not more like Windows. The Mac OS X UI is what everyone is used to.
Honestly... this is awesome...
This is a Linux distribution that's gone in the wrong direction. The UI needs to look a lot more like the Mac OS X UI, not more like Windows. The Mac OS X UI is what everyone is used to.
... yeah, all 9% of computer users who use OS X.
I actually like the different approaches used by Linux desktops like KDE, Xfce, and even GNOME (though that one could stand to man-up and quit removing access to features in the GUI).
I often wondered how long it would be before someone finally did this... in a way, I'm surprised it took as long as it did. lol
I was thinking the exact same thing. They'll probably do a Mac OS one next.