elementary OS is an Ubuntu-based desktop distribution. Some of its more interesting features include a custom desktop environment called Pantheon and many custom apps including Photos, Music, Videos, Calendar, Terminal, Files, and more. It also comes with some familiar apps like the Epiphany web browser and a fork of Geary mail.

• elementary OS 8.1
• elementary OS 8.0.1
• elementary OS 8.0
• elementary OS 7.1
• elementary OS 7.0

elementary OS is a cartoon distribution that feels more like an experiment rather something to use in a production environment. That being said, a fresh install out of the box is a bit confusing for a Linux beginner such as myself (coming from Windows and MacOS). At first glance, it looks very MacOS like. Using it however is a very different experience… and not a pleasant one in my opinion. I have since moved on to a different distribution but prior to tried elementary OS for 2 weeks. Performance and stability were my main two issues. I do not have those problems with what I’m running now on the same hardware. The other thing I struggled with was the interface. Even after using it for 2 weeks it just doesn’t feel natural. For beginners there are other distribution that will be way easier dipping your toes into the Linux world. Thank you.