Cub Linux

Cub Linux
	Cub Linux Default Desktop
Developer	RichJack
Written in	C (core), C++}
OS family	Unix-like
Working state	Current
Source model	Open source
Initial release	1 January 2016; 9 years ago
Latest release	Chromixium_1.5 / 1 January 2016; 9 years ago
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 by	Chromixium OS
Official website	cublinux.com

Cub Linux is a computer operating system designed to mimic the desktop appearance and functionality of Chrome OS. It is based on Ubuntu Linux LTS 14.04 'Trusty Tahr'. It uses Openbox as the window manager and makes up a desktop environment of various utilities and tools taken from LXDE, Gnome, XFCE as well as a number of bespoke utilities. It is a cloud-centric operating system that is heavily focused on the Chromium Browser.

History

Cub Linux was originally called Chromixium OS. The developer, RichJack, ^[2] the project on the Ubuntu user forums on September 19th, 2014. Since then, the project released the first stable version, Chromixium 1.0 as a 32 bit live ISO on April 26th, 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 own the rights to the Chrome OS and Chromium trademarks, requested that RichJack cease use of the Chromixium mark and related websites and social media presences. On the 17th January, 2016, ^[3] that Chromixium would be changing name to Cub Linux with immediate effect and that the Chromixium name would be completely dropped by 31st March, 2016.