Peppermint Ice

Peppermint Ice: Lightweight Linux Distribution with LXDE

Peppermint Ice is a lightweight Linux distribution based on Lubuntu. It uses the LXDE desktop environment and focuses on web application delivery, ease of use, stability and speed.

What is Peppermint Ice?

Peppermint Ice is a lightweight Linux distribution based on Lubuntu, which itself is a variant of Ubuntu that uses the LXDE desktop environment instead of Unity or GNOME. Peppermint Ice builds on top of Lubuntu to create an operating system focused specifically on delivering web applications with speed and efficiency.

Some key features of Peppermint Ice include:

• Uses the lightweight LXDE desktop environment, making it fast and efficient especially on older hardware
• Comes preloaded with a custom Ice SSB browser that allows you to easily create site-specific browsers that launch web apps like native GUI apps.
• Built-in cloud and web application management where you can pin sites to launch them instantly
• Focused on stability and ease-of-use for non-technical users
• Utilizes Mozilla Prism under the hood to wrap web apps so they launch quickly
• Automatic updates in the background so you always have the latest releases
• Backed by the Ubuntu/Lubuntu repositories and community for software availability

In summary, Peppermint Ice aims to make the web and cloud easier to use by transforming web apps into desktop-like experiences all through an efficient and speedy interface. If you need to breathe new life into older hardware or want a secure, comfortable gateway to your usual cloud apps and sites, Peppermint Ice is a great choice.

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