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Ask Slashdot: Innovative Operating Systems/Distros In 2015?

Posted by Soulskill on from the whatever-runs-your-toaster dept.

iamacat writes: Back in 90s, we used Linux not only because of open source, but also for innovative features not found in commercial operating systems — better multitasking, network power features like slirp and masquerading, free developer tools for many languages. Nowadays OSX and Windows caught up in these areas and mainstream distros like Ubuntu dumbed down in default configuration. So where to go for active innovation like 3D/VR desktop, artificial intelligence, drag and drop ability to mash up UI of multiple apps or just drastically better performance? Something maybe rough around the edges but usable and exciting enough to use as daily desktop?

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  1. What sort of hardware are you using? by Rei · · Score: 3, Funny

    They say that P-P-P-PowerOS is rather nice, but it only runs on specific laptops.

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  2. Random bullshit generator by Hognoxious · · Score: 3, Funny

    drag and drop ability to mash up UI of multiple apps

    Iif you want one with a random bullshit generator, just choose whatever the OP runs.

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  3. Windows 8! by postmortem · · Score: 3, Funny

    It is very exciting to use! You'd want to destroy keyboard, screen, or the computer itself after you use it for a bit.