BackSlash Linux is a desktop distribution based on Ubuntu and features a customized shell that runs on the KDE Plasma desktop. The BackSlash distribution, as you will see in the images below, has a UI inspired by macOS.
Today the developer behind the project announced a new operating system release. BackSlash Linux Kristoff, according to the developer, comes with new technologies that make the computer more reliable. The new release brings the newly redesigned UI with BackSlash Shell v2.0.
The distribution uses the Linux Kernel Linux HWE v4.13 and supports unlocking with fingerprints for the first time on Linux. The new Shell brings the Desktop Cube (Meta + Control + left or right arrow) to switch desktops, as well as the Cover Flow task Switcher.
BackSlash Linux Kristoff runs on the latest Ubuntu LTS and features a professional design, improvements, and many new features.
I ran the operating system from a Live USB and was initially excited by its design.
Its UI really doesn't resemble a Linux system, or more specifically Ubuntu. Of course, after searching a bit, I remembered all the things that make me dislike Canonical's distribution. Among the things I didn't like were the choice of Google Chrome instead of Firefox, as well as OpenOffice (an application that, as I had reported on Secnews.gr, its developers are moving to LibreOffice) instead of LibreOffice.
On the other hand, BackSlash Linux in the Kristoff version is a very notable distribution, with an impressive UI and the stability of Ububtu.
As for the stability of Ubuntu, it should not be taken for granted in every fork.
However, in BackSlash Linux Kristoff, which I remind you I ran Live from USB, I did not notice anything paradoxical. Of course I must mention that for a good review that can speak confidently about the reliability of a system, the OS should be installed properly and run for at least a week by the reviewer.
See the screenshots and download the distribution
(do not try to install it in a VM)
