Cub Linux

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Cub Linux
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Cub Linux displaying its desktop
Developer RichJack [1]
Written in C (core), C++
OS family Linux (Unix-like)
Working stateDiscontinued
Source model Open source
Initial release1 January 2016;8 years ago (2016-01-01)
Latest release Chromixium_1.5 / 1 January 2016;8 years ago (2016-01-01)
Marketing target PC
Available in English
Update method Unattended-upgrades
Package manager dpkg APT Synaptic
Platforms x86, x86 64
Kernel type Monolithic (Linux)
Userland GNU
Default
user interface 		Openbox
License GPL 3.0
Preceded byChromixium OS
Official website cublinux.com [ dead link ]

Cub Linux was a computer operating system designed to mimic the desktop appearance and functionality of ChromeOS. [2] [3] [4] It was based on Ubuntu Linux LTS 14.04 "Trusty Tahr". It used Openbox as the window manager and tools taken from LXDE, Gnome, XFCE as well as a number of other utilities. It was a cloud-centric operating system that was heavily focused on the Chromium Browser. Cub Linux's tagline was "Cub = Chromium + Ubuntu".

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History

Cub Linux was originally called Chromixium OS. The developer, RichJack, initially announced [5] the project on the Ubuntu user forums on September 19, 2014. Since then, the project released the first stable version, Chromixium 1.0 as a 32 bit live ISO on April 26, 2015. This was followed by a service pack to address a number of issues such as screen tearing and slow menu generation. In July 2015, a number of updates were rolled into a new release, version 1.5. This was initially 32 bit only, but was followed by a 64 bit release in November 2015.

At some point towards the end of 2015, Google, who owns the rights to the ChromeOS and Chromium trademarks, requested that RichJack cease use of the Chromixium mark and related websites and social media presences. On January 17, 2016, RichJack announced [6] that Chromixium would be changing name to Cub Linux with immediate effect and that the Chromixium name would be completely dropped by 31 March 2016. [7]

Towards the end of 2016, the Cub Linux website mysteriously disappeared. Their GitHub page is still open. User d4zzy, who was involved in Cub Linux's development had this to say about its sudden end: "Cub was killed due to private life restrictions - that was all and there was no one at the time to pick it up." [8]

On July 19, 2017, Dominic Hayes announced [9] that he would be "bringing back Cub" in the form of Phoenix Linux. [10] Phoenix Linux remained in active development until early 2019, when development stopped due to the success of Feren OS. It remained in limbo until Hayes announced the cancellation of the project in November 2022. [11]

Receptions

Jesse Smith from DistroWatch Weekly reviewed Chromixium OS 1.0: [12]

My point is that people who are likely to enjoy Chromebooks and use their computers almost solely for accessing the web will probably find Chromixium quite useful. However, while it is technically possible to access more features and off-line software through Chromixium's application menu, the process is slow and awkward when compared with other desktop Linux distributions. Granted, Chromixium is still in its early stages, it just hit version 1.0, so the standalone features will probably improve in time. For now, I think Chromixium offers an interesting web-focused environment with the fallback option of using locally installed applications. The implementation has some rough edges at the moment, but I suspect it will get better in future releases.

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References

  1. ↑ "About Cub Linux". Archived from the original on 2016-10-05. Retrieved 2016-02-11.
  2. ↑ Which Linux Chrome OS Clone is Right For You? | Linux.com | The source of Linux information
  3. ↑ "Chromixium Adds Polish to Chrome". LinuxInsider. 2015-05-29. Retrieved 2021-05-07.
  4. ↑ "Cub Linux Is a Worthy Chromixium Offspring". LinuxInsider. 2016-09-09. Retrieved 2021-05-07.
  5. ↑ "Initial announcement of Chromixium OS".
  6. ↑ "Announcement that Chromixium is changing name to Cub Linux". Archived from the original on 2016-08-21. Retrieved 2016-02-11.
  7. ↑ Google Asks Chromixium OS Devs to Cease Use of the Name, Cub Linux Is Born, Softpedia News
  8. ↑ "Phoenix Linux Development - Let's bring back Cub! · Issue #4 · CubLinux/one". GitHub. Retrieved 2017-12-25.
  9. ↑ "Phoenix Linux Development - Let's bring back Cub! · Issue #4 · CubLinux/one". GitHub. Retrieved 2017-07-27.
  10. ↑ "(Status: Alpha 2) Phoenix Linux Development - Let's bring back Cub! · Issue #4 · CubLinux/one". GitHub. Retrieved 2022-01-29.
  11. ↑ "(Status: Alpha 2) Phoenix Linux Development - Let's bring back Cub! · Issue #4 · CubLinux/one". GitHub. Retrieved 2023-04-13.
  12. ↑ DistroWatch Weekly, Issue 614, 15 June 2015
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