{"id":42354,"date":"2018-08-24T14:13:51","date_gmt":"2018-08-24T14:13:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/2018\/08\/24\/duzeru-os-as-easy-as-it-gets\/"},"modified":"2018-08-24T14:13:51","modified_gmt":"2018-08-24T14:13:51","slug":"duzeru-os-as-easy-as-it-gets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/2018\/08\/24\/duzeru-os-as-easy-as-it-gets\/","title":{"rendered":"DuZeru OS: As Easy as It Gets"},"content":{"rendered":"
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There are seemingly countless Linux distributions on the market, each one hoping to carve out its own little niche and enjoy a growing user base. Some of those distributions have some pretty nifty tricks up their sleeves, while others are gorgeous works of art on the desktop. Still, others go to great lengths to simply be a desktop distribution capable of making Linux a simple experience, with a hint of elegance.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s that latter form in which DuZeru OS<\/a> lives. This take on Linux is developed in Brazil and is based on the Debian stable branch. The default desktop (out of the box) is xfce 4.12.1, which helps to make DuZeru a serious contender in the lightweight Linux distribution arena.
You won\u2019t find much information about DuZeru OS, because it\u2019s relatively new. Nor will you find much in the way of documentation. Fortunately, that\u2019s okay, as DuZeru OS is as straightforward a Linux distribution as you will find. The added bonus is that the developers have created a desktop that is incredibly easy on the eyes and just as easy on the mind. It\u2019s not a challenge to install or to use. It just is. <\/p>\n

That, in and of itself, makes reviewing such a distribution a challenge, as it doesn\u2019t really go too far out of its way to differentiate itself from others. However, that also makes it a great contender for the average user.<\/p>\n

Why?<\/p>\n

Simple: Users prefer the familiar. Instead of looking to a desktop operating system which will challenge their knowledge of how their daily workflow should be, they want to hop on board and instantly know how to work. That\u2019s where DuZeru OS shines. It\u2019s familiar. It\u2019s simple. Anyone could sit down with this desktop and immediately know how it works.<\/p>\n

Let me give you a quick tour.<\/p>\n

Installation<\/h3>\n

We\u2019ve reached the point where the installation of most Linux distributions has become as easy as installing an app. DuZeru OS is no exception. The installation is handled in eight screens:<\/p>\n

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    Welcome \u2014 greetings from the developers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Location \u2014 choose your location.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Keyboard \u2014 select your desired keyboard.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Partitions (Figure 1) \u2014 partition your device.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Users \u2014 create a user account.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Summary \u2014 view the installation summary and OK the install.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Install \u2014 view the installation as it occurs.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Finish \u2014 you\u2019re done. Reboot.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Once installed, reboot the machine and you\u2019ll be greeted by the DuZeru OS login (Figure 2).<\/p>\n

    One really nice touch added to the login screen is the ability to configure it. Click on the menu button in the upper right corner to reveal a sidebar that allows you to set a few options for the login screen (Figure 3).<\/p>\n

    The Desktop<\/h3>\n

    Once you login, you\u2019ll be greeted by a window that includes three helpful tabs (Figure 4):<\/p>\n

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      ABOUT \u2014 An introduction to DuZeru OS.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      TIPS \u2014 A few handy tips regarding installation, kernel installation (more on this in a bit), customizing the appearance, system settings, and system information.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      CONTACT \u2014 How to contact the developers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Click on the desktop menu button and you\u2019ll find a bare minimum of applications. In fact, your first reaction will probably be that DuZeru OS is seriously lacking in default apps. You\u2019ll find:<\/p>\n

      And that\u2019s it.<\/p>\n

      Fortunately, DuZeru OS includes a Software Manager that should be instantly familiar to anyone. Open the tool (Figure 5), search for the software you want, and install.<\/p>\n

      Kernel Installer<\/h3>\n

      This is the one area where DuZeru OS ventures away from the average user. From the desktop menu, type kernel and then click on DuZeru Kernel Install. After typing your administrative password, you will be greeted with a window explaining the different types of kernels you can download and install (Figure 6).<\/p>\n

      Click on the button in the bottom-right corner and you\u2019ll see a new window (Figure 7), which allows you to select from the available kernel types (such as GENERIC and LOW LATENCY) and then install the version of that kernel type you want.<\/p>\n

      Click the slider for the kernel you want, OK the installation, and wait for the installation to complete. When the process finishes, reboot and select the newly installed kernel.<\/p>\n

      Control Center<\/h3>\n

      Open the desktop menu and click on the gear icon directly to the right of the search bar. This will open up the DuZeru Control Center, where you can configure every aspect of the operating system and even get a quick glance at system information (Figure 8).<\/p>\n

      From both the desktop menu and the Control Center, you can start the Stacer application. Stacer is an amazing tool that allows you to optimize your system in numerous ways (which further expands the capability of the Control Center). Within Stacer (Figure 9), you can:<\/p>\n

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        Get a glimpse of system information<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Manage startup applications<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Run a system cleaner<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Configure\/manage services<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Manage processes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Uninstall packages<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        View system resource usage<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Manage apt repositories<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Configure Stacer<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Solid and simple Linux<\/h3>\n

        DuZeru isn\u2019t going to blow your mind \u2014 it\u2019s not that kind of distribution. What it does do is prove that simplicity on the desktop can go a long, long way to winning over new users. So if you\u2019re looking for a solid and simple Linux distribution, that\u2019s perfectly suited for new users, you should certainly consider this flavor of Linux.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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