Regata OS does a great job of accommodating the user who is new to Linux while also providing a recognisable setting.
The Regata OS was first introduced in 2012 with the intention of providing a non-conventional Linux version that could provide a more recognisable environment for newbies in a world far beyond Windows while adapting to the user and leveraging their PC experience to reduce the learning curve.
The Regata OS, which is based on the popular openSUSE, originally used the Cinnamon desktop environment, which was later superseded by KDE Plasma in Regata OS 14 Lion, which was published in October 2013. Plasma has been the primary desktop interface since then.
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Regata OS 21 Challenger, the most significant version of the operating system ever published, was released on July 4, 2021. The Regata OS Challenger introduced significant changes in the way it was developed, such as using the most recent and stable version of Plasma rather than the LTS (Long-term support) versions of the graphical environment, allowing for a better user experience as well as new features and functionalities.
The most recent release of Regata OS is 22.1. (codename Discovery).
Regata OS Apps
To create an entire ecosystem that could improve users’ experiences on Regata OS, “exclusive” applications that could meet users’ needs were developed, such as the Max-Q app, which helps owners of laptops with hybrid graphics take better advantage of their hardware by letting them choose which apps should run on the device’s most powerful GPU.
The Regata OS also has its own app shop, which provides chosen software to enhance the user experience. This means that before an app is released on the Regata OS Store, the developer team tries it to ensure that everything works as anticipated. You can also add and uninstall applications with a single click (like you already do with your smartphone).
Because the initial Regata OS apps are open source, you can see them operating on any Linux distribution. However, they will be “for your eyes only” until that time.
Ready for those who love games
The operating system also concentrates on gamers in an effort to make the Regata OS one of the finest places for those who enjoy playing games. For those who purchased games outside of Steam, there is the Game Access app, which gathers the most diverse game installers in one location.
Furthermore, the user does not have to stress about complicated configurations with Game Access. Games are played on a customised variant of the Wine interoperability layer (based on the latest version of Wine-GE-Proton).
If Game Access is insufficient for players, famous applications such as Lutris, Heroic Games Launcher, Bottles, and Minigalaxy can be found in the Regata OS Store. The Regata OS also includes a custom Linux Kernel that has been optimised to enhance game speed.
A Linux distribution that adapts to you
There are many Linux distributions that promise to be user-friendly, but few of them are truly ready to adjust to users, particularly those coming from Windows, which, like it or not, is the most popular operating system today.
As stated at the outset of this article, Regata OS attempts to adapt as much as possible to new Linux users while keeping its own identity.
The developer’s official website has more information about Regata OS. Those in need of assistance can seek assistance from Reddit or the Regata OS Telegram Community.
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