With the end of support for the Windows XP scheduled for April 18th, some might find sanctuary with Linux, especially those that do not want to change the equipment. Kwheezy is a distribution based on Debian Wheezy stable version and include the KDE 4.8.4 environment and a lot of software for office use.


The April 18th is already set as a final date when Microsoft plans to stop all support for the Windows XP. And while some will remain with the Windows XP, despite security risks, some are already looking for a replacement. For those, Linux definitely sounds like a good option as it is free and can run on pretty much any system that can cope with Windows XP and, after all, it does not hurt to try.

Kwheezy is based on Debian 7.4 Wheezy in its stable version and paired up with the KDE 4.8.4 environment which is used due to its resemblance to the Windows XP. The combination is suitable for office and Internet use and directly incorporates a lot of software applications (LibreOffice, Firefox, VLC, Thunderbird, Google Earth and many more) and can be set to personal preference, including language, users, add / remove programs, services at startup, in a matter of few simple clicks.

Its Live ISO is available in English, easily configurable to other languages after installation and can be found in both 32-bit and 64-bit flavors at their official web site.




Source: Le Comptoir du Hardware.