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Dev tools · November 23, 2018

Elementary OS

The privacy focused replacement to Windows and Mac OS

Elementary OS launched on November 23, 2018 with 12 votes, #886 of 2,709 launches that month and more than 50% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 7 years on.

What it does

elementary OS is the fast, open, and privacy-respecting alternative to Windows and macOS.

Thoughtful, capable, and ethical computing

elementary OS 8.1.1 Circe (3.3 GB) Recommended System Specs | FAQ Everything you love, made even better. OS 8.1 improves the Secure Session and Dock, enhances accessibility, improves support for your devices, and addresses your feedback with over 1,100 issue reports fixed. Get free and paid apps on AppCenter, the open, pay-what-you-can app store for indie developers. Each app has been reviewed and curated by elementary to ensure a native, privacy-respecting, and secure experience. Stay productive and focused with Multitasking View, Picture-in-Picture, Do Not Disturb, and more. Or keep work out of sight when watching videos or playing games. Workspaces help organize your work by task. Keep…from elementary.io

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