CusDeb OS is a Win32/Linux operating system—or, in other words, a Windows-like operating system with a Win32 userland built on the solid foundation of the Linux kernel. It offers a classic desktop experience with the ability to run Windows applications, making it feel familiar to users whose computing habits were shaped in the pre-Windows 11 era. But there are things CusDeb OS deliberately refuses to imitate, remaining predictable, stable, and ad-free.
- Windows-like desktop environment based on CDEX, providing a classic desktop experience.
- Entire desktop environment and accompanying applications are Win32-based.
- Seamless support for Windows applications through Wine.
- Direct3D 3–11 support through D7VK and DXVK (planned for post-alpha releases).
- Native Linux application support.
- Built on Debian.
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CusDeb OS consists of components distributed under different licenses.
Components originally developed for CusDeb OS are licensed under the Apache License 2.0.
Third-party components are debianized, and their licenses are meticulously documented in the debian/copyright files accompanying each package, following Debian packaging conventions. For example, see the copyright files for CDEX and Wine.
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