Meet The World’s First Open Source Desktop

Meet The World's First Open Source Desktop
Meet The World’s First Open Source Desktop

According to the latest reports, the well-known American computer manufacturer which is based in Denver, Colorado specializing in the sale of notebooks, desktops, and servers, of course, I am talking about none other than System76 recently launched the world’s first open source desktop.

Meet The World’s First Open Source Desktop

The well-known American computer manufacturer which is based in Denver, Colorado specializing in the sale of notebooks, desktops, and servers, of course, I am talking about none other than System76 who recently presented its new range of desktop computers known as Thelio.

Basically, this new desktop, Thelio is the world’s first open source desktop for the community presented by the well-known American computer manufacturer, of course, System76.

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As, more than a year ago this well-known company, System76 was already expressed its intention to create its own new range of open source desktops for the community and now as a result of their intention is finally launched as Thelio.

At the moment, this open source desktop, of course, Thelio is composed of its own chassis with wooden finish and its specifications are mentioned below in the image. Basically, the system box contains a board that manages the connections of the box, a thermal control and the hard disk for storage.

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However, the key components of these machines like motherboard, processor, memory and graphics card remain the same in all models. But if there is something that you want to start of your own then do not worry about that as this well-known American computer manufacturer, of course, System76 will also offer you its own open firmware that is being certified by OSHWA (Open Source Hardware Association).

So, for the moment, if you buy a Thelio and depending on the chosen hardware, then you have to install the proprietary drivers for the hardware of other brands like Nvidia or AMD graphics.

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But, now many of you might be wondering about the operating system to run the Thelio desktops, do not worry about that, as an operating system you can simply choose between Pop!_OS or Ubuntu 18.04 LTS. Hence, if you want to know more about this open-source desktop, then you will find all the information about these systems here. And the most interesting thing is that these systems are already on sale on the official website of the well-known American computer manufacturer, of course, System76. So, what do you think about this? Simply share all your views and thoughts in the comment section below.