Chicago Swift Linux is yet another custom editon of the Swift Linux operating system, a Linux Mint Debian Edition derivative that replaces the GNOME desktop environment with the IceWM window manager.
It is available for download as a dual-arch Live CD
Anyone can easily download the Chicago Swift Linux distribution through Softoware or directly from the project’s website as a dual-arch Live CD ISO image of approximately 700MB in size, suitable for 32-bit and 64-bit computers.
The entire boot process is fully automatic
The Chicago edition of Swift Linux is completely user-friendly, as it offers a fully automatic boot process. The Live CD also includes a boot menu that allows advanced users to perform a system memory (RAM) diagnostic test, boot an existing operating system from the first disk drive or run the live system in compatibility mode.
Its graphical desktop environment is powered by IceWM
All the Swift Linux editions come with the same graphical desktop environment, powered by the IceWM window manager. It offers a traditional and user-friendly interface in the style of the old-school Windows 98 operating system.
As the main emphasis is on Chicago, the city that works, the motto of this open-source operating system is “Chicago Swift Linux is the OS that works.”
Contains only lightweight and libre applications
Chicago Swift Linux contains only lightweight and libre applications. Among these, we can mention the Iceweasel web browser, Sylpheed email client, GNOME MPlayer video player, Transmission torrent downloader, LibreOffice office suite, Geany integrated development environment and advanced text editor, BleachBit system cleaner, Synaptic Package Manager and mtPaint graphic editor.
Swift Linux is distributed in multiple editions
In conclusion, the Swift Linux operating system is distributed in multiple edition that use the IceWM window maanger on top of the upstream Linux Mint Debian Edition distribution. They are all available for download on Softoware!
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