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- What is wattOS?
- What does wattOS use for its interface, basis, etc.
- What could I use wattOS for?
- How do I install or try out wattOS?
- How do I download wattOS?
- Who do I contact if I have questions about wattOS? Where is wattOS based from?
- What platforms is wattOS available for?
Answer
wattOS is a lightweight Linux operating system remastered from the core Ubuntu Linux build. It is a free operating system that focuses on a small footprint, low power, and a simple quick interface that you can easily add whatever you want.
What does wattOS use for its interface, basis, etc.
The current wattOS build is based upon Openbox and LXDE to provide a friendly but fast user interface that is familiar to most users. wattOS uses the latest Ubuntu Linux as a basis using only the core system and then slowly adding base modules to ensure a small memory footprint, and speed.
Well - just about anything! It works well for old computers and systems with low power and or memory. If you want to revive that old computer and make run fast and new again, make a low power computer or Kiosk, and more! It can perform many functions that any computer could use. Surf the internet, word process, email, spreadsheets, listen to music, watch movies, chat, whatever you want!
How do I install or try out wattOS?
That part is easy!
Simply download the wattos file in the downloads section. (When in doubt get the newest version). Then burn it to CD, put it in your computer and reboot. If your computer is setup to detect bootable CD's, it will automatically start and you can try wattOS right from the CD without changing anything on your computer. When you are happy with what you see, there is an "Install" icon right on the desktop. Click on that and follow the prompts and you will quickly have a shiny new operating system!
For more details and help - head to the forums to find others who can help you get things working.
From the main page, go to the "Downloads" link at the top of the page. Then click on the wattOS folder. Then you will see the listed downloads. Click on the little "disk" icon next to the download title and enter the security code to start downloading it.
Who do I contact if I have questions about wattOS? Where is wattOS based from?
wattOS is based in Portland Oregon USA. The forums are a great place to start. If you have questions, want to chat, need to know more, etc.
You can also email
ron at planetwatt dot com
What platforms is wattOS available for?
Currently x86 based processors only. There is a PPC version that will be released very soon for all the Apple G4-G5 folks.