OpenGEU

OpenGEU is an open source, complete and fully functional operating system based on the well known Ubuntu Linux distribution and built around the eye-candy Enlightenment desktop environment.

Distributed as 64-bit and 32-bit Live CDs

It has been designed from the ground up to be used on both desktop and laptop PCs, as well as on virtual machines. The distribution is available for download as two Live CD ISO images, one for each of the supported architectures (64-bit and 32-bit).

Boot options

While the default boot option is to try the OS without any changes or install it, users will be able to boot an existing operating system installed on the first disk drive, as well as to run a memory diagnostic test from the boot prompt.

Features a beautiful Enlightenment desktop environment

This project tries to offer a new experience for any Linux user trying to run a standalone E17 desktop environment in the past, simply by combining the power and simplicity of the Ubuntu OS and parts of the GNOME project, with the astonishing Enlightenment DR17 window manager.

In order to provide users with a productive desktop environment, the developers included various tools and applications from the GNOME desktop environment, as well as a classic set of applications from Ubuntu Linux, mixed with those provided and created for Enlightenment.

Default applications

Default applications include the Mozilla Firefox web browser, Claws Mail email client, GIMP image editor, Pidgin multi-protocol instant messenger, Rhythmbox music player, Gedit text editor, Catfish search tool, and Thunar file manager.

In addition, it comes with Brasero CD/DVD burning software, a terminal emulator, as well as Synaptic Package Manager for installing, updating and removing packages from your system.

Bottom line

OpenGEU is a community-derived operating system with the goal to provide users with a perfect desktop environment that combines elements from both GNOME and Enlightenment desktop environments. Unfortunately, it has been officially discontinued on March 2009.