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Cub Linux
DeveloperRichJack [1]
Written inC (core), C++
OS familyUnix-like
Working stateDiscontinued
Source modelOpen source
Initial release1 January 2016; 9 years ago (2016-01-01)
Latest releaseChromixium_1.5 / 1 January 2016; 9 years ago (2016-01-01)
Marketing targetPC
Available inEnglish
Update methodUnattended-upgrades
Package managerdpkg APT Synaptic
Platformsx86, x86 64
Kernel typeMonolithic (Linux)
UserlandGNU
Default
user interface		Openbox
LicenseGPL 3.0
Preceded byChromixium OS
Official websitecublinux.com

Cub Linux was a computer operating system designed to mimic the desktop appearance and functionality of Chrome OS. 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".

History

Cub Linux was originally called Chromixium OS. The developer, RichJack, initially announced[2] 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 Chrome OS 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[3] 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.

Towards the end of 2016, the Cub Linux website [here |cublinux.com]mysteriously disappeared. "Account Suspended" is the only message left behind. Their GitHub page is still open, though there are no new announcements related to the website's disappearance.

On July 19, 2017, the developer of Feren OS announced[4] that he would be "bring[ing] back Cub" in the form of Phoenix Linux.

See also

References

  1. ^ "About Cub Linux".
  2. ^ "Initial announcement of Chromixium OS".
  3. ^ "Announcement that Chromixium is changing name to Cub Linux".
  4. ^ "Phoenix Linux Development - Let's bring back Cub! · Issue #4 · CubLinux/one". GitHub. Retrieved 2017-07-27.
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