1. What is Winux?
Winux is an Ubuntu-based Linux distribution that has changed its name several times and is designed to look and feel exactly like Windows 11.
It used to be called “Windowsfx,” then “Linuxfx” and “Wubuntu,” and is now known as “Winux.”
It appears to be developed in Brazil.
There have been reports of security issues.
Given its Windows 11-like appearance and usability, combined with the fact that it has changed its name so many times, it does seem a bit suspicious.
Winux uses the KDE desktop environment.
By default, it uses Microsoft Edge (?) as the browser, Thunderbird as the email client, and OnlyOffice as the office suite.
Looking at the menu, you’ll find items like “Microsoft Excel – Online,” but this is the cloud-based version of Excel.
Various other apps are installed by default.
2. Clean Installation of Winux Free Edition
This is how to install Winux from scratch. Since this
is a clean install, all your data will be erased. Please make sure
to back up your data beforehand.
This guide explains how to download the ISO image, create a live USB drive, configure your BIOS or UEFI to boot from the USB drive, and proceed with the installation.
3. Recommended Software to Install After Setting Up Winux
This section introduces recommended software to install after setting up Winux. These are applications for desktop use.
While Winux comes with basic software such as Samba, an office suite, an email client, and a browser pre-installed, this section introduces other recommended apps.
4. How to Share Files Between Winux and Other PCs on a Local Network
Samba is installed by default on Winux, and you can share files via the GUI using the Dolphin file manager—with almost no need to use commands or edit Samba configuration files. I’ve outlined the steps below.
5. How to Use a Printer with Winux
This guide explains how to download and install printer drivers, utilities, and scanning apps on Winux to use a printer.
It also lists download sources for Linux printer drivers from EPSON and Canon.
6. How to Set Up a Local WordPress Environment on Winux
This guide explains how to install Apache, PHP, and MariaDB on Winux to set up a local WordPress environment.
Even with "Discover," the tool for searching for and installing software, I couldn’t install Apache and other necessary components.
While the process involves a lot of command-line installation and configuration, this guide explains how to set up a WordPress learning and testing environment on your local network.
7. Migrating Email Account Information from Another PC to Winux’s Default Mail Client, Thunderbird
Thunderbird is the default email client on Winux.
If you use Thunderbird on another PC, you can migrate your email account information to Thunderbird on Winux.
However, since email account passwords cannot be migrated, it might be faster to simply set up new accounts from scratch if you have only a few email accounts.
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