Sharp OS

Sharp OS is an open source distribution of Linux based on the LXDE edition of the world’s most popular free operating system, Lubuntu, providing an enhanced remix of Ubuntu with an emphasis on reliability, low hardware consumption and high performance, without compromising its looks.

Available only for 64-bit hardware platforms

You can downloaded this OS from Softoware or its official website (see link above) as a single Live DVD ISO images that supports only 64-bit hardware platforms. However, keep in mind that you must burn it onto a blank DVD disc or write it on a USB flash drive of 2GB or higher capacity in order to boot it from the BIOS of a PC.

Standard boot options

The Live DVD offers a standard boot prompt that can be found in many other Ubuntu-based operating systems, allowing the user to boot the live environment with default options or in safe graphics mode, directly start the graphical installer, run the Memtest86+ utility to check the RAM for errors, as well as to boot an existing operating system from the first disk.

Beautiful and modern desktop environment

As mentioned, this is a highly customized version of Lubuntu, which uses a modern layout for the desktop environment, comprised of a top panel and a bottom dock (application launcher).

Default applications

Sharp OS includes a wide range of popular and open source applications, including Google Chrome, GIMP, Pidgin, OpenShot, Mozilla Thunderbird, Shotwell, Meld, Brasero, mtPaint, AbiWord, Xpad, Leafpad, LibreOffice, VLC Media Player, Xfburn, OpenShot and Clementine. It also comes with a plethora of fun games.

Bottom line

Summing up, Sharp OS proves to be a sharp operating system, from the moment it boots until it reached the beautiful and modern graphical desktop environment. It’s a really good Lubuntu/Ubuntu alternative that will definitely make your computer happy again.