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Welcome to Q4OS

fast and friendly, desktop oriented operating system based on Debian Linux. Providing a set of dedicated utilities and specific optimizations, combined with a focus on getting a productive system easily. This makes it ideal for people who want to get a working environment tailored to individual needs and preferences. From this perspective, Q4OS is suitable for both newcomers as well as experienced computer users.

Why Q4OS ?

A screenshot of Q4OS running the Plasma desktop with the file manager open and an active launcher menu
Lean and fast
thanks to unique Q4OS tools a user can rather easily achieve setup of a fitted system eliminating superfluous components and applications. Therefore Q4OS performs faster and more efficient, doesn't exploit memory and computing resources with useless tasks and processes .. read more


A screenshot of Q4OS running the Plasma desktop with the welcome screen open and an active launcher menu
Rock stable
the goal is to provide long-term supported system receiving security updates. This is exactly what Debian base guarantees. We prefer the Debian development model to keep the core system as immutable as possible. It results in a reliable and stable system that you can definitely rely on .. read more


A screenshot of Q4OS running the Plasma desktop with the system settings open and an active launcher menu
Visual themes, Lookswitcher
would you like to change the default desktop look and feel ? Install Lookswitcher from the software center to get a few original desktop themes and a one-click tool to easily switch between them. Select a theme you like and enjoy the new desktop appearance.


A screenshot of Q4OS running the Trinity desktop with the file manager and TDevelop open and an active launcher menu
Trinity desktop option
lightweight, fast, efficient, in many ways surpasses competition. In our opinion, a highly underrated desktop environment. Mainstream Linux distributions don't support Trinity at all, but we love it so much, that Trinity is even a dedicated download option, right after the default Plasma desktop.


A screenshot of Q4OS running the Trinity desktop with the Google Chrome setup wizard open and an active launcher menu
Dual desktop ready
a unique alternative that makes possible setting up multiple desktop environments, typically Plasma and Trinity, side by side without interfering with each other. Carefully separated, ready to run as required, waiting for action. Just select the desired one at login time .. read more


A screenshot of the Q4OS Centaurus installer running on Windows
Windows installer
an exclusive way to put Linux alongside Windows. Just run a setup wizard from within Windows and install Q4OS as easily as any other application. Although installed within windows, Q4OS kernel takes full control of the hardware. That is much more efficient than running a virtual machine .. read more


A screenshot of the Q4OS desktop profiler running during installation
More features
in addition to the above and what to expect from a regular Debian system, Q4OS has got other interesting features. Native Q4OS utilities such as Desktop profiler and Software center, installers for third party applications, support for x86/32bit as well as ARM architecture and even more.