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Prototype Linux

Prototype Linux is a lightweight distribution based on Debian Stable, built to feel familiar in the way it works, not in the way it looks. No mimicry, no overhead, just a straightforward desktop for anyone coming from Windows.

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  1.  Lightweight
  2.  Privacy focused

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  1.  No Tracking
  2.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
  3.  Works Offline
  4.  Dark Mode
  5.  Ad-free
  6.  Portable
  7.  Command line interface
  8.  No registration required

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What is Prototype Linux?

Prototype Linux is a lightweight Debian-based distribution running Xfce, built for people coming from Windows who want a familiar workflow without a Windows-like look, and without Wine.

Philosophy: Rather than copying Windows visually, Prototype Linux focuses on familiar habits and workflows: installing software, finding your way around settings, and everyday usage feel approachable, while the desktop itself stays clean and distinctly its own.

Built on Debian, shaped for the transition. Under the hood it's Debian Stable and Xfce, the same reliable base trusted by countless Linux systems. On top of that, Prototype Linux adds sensible defaults so common tasks, like installing a package, feel just as straightforward as what you're used to.