Peppermint OS 5: Light, Refreshing Linux
The Peppermint OS is built around a concept that may be unique among desktop environments. It is a hybrid of traditional Linux desktop applications and cloud-based apps.
This innovative approach puts the latest release of Peppermint OS 5, which appeared in late June, well ahead of the computing curve. It brings cloud apps to the Linux desktop with the ease and flexibility of a Chromebook. It marries that concept to the traditional idea of having installed software that runs without cloud interaction.
However, the Peppermint OS is not tethered to Google Apps. Instead, it uses a crafty tool called "Ice." This is a site-specific browser, or SSB, that lets users easily create a launcher that connects to a website with desired content or services.
