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Read 11 Oct 2026 · elementary.io
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- Apps
- It includes apps for music, web browsing, email, photos, videos, calendar, files, terminal, code, and camera.elementary.io · read 11 Oct 2026
- App store
- AppCenter offers free and paid apps through a pay-what-you-can store, and says its apps are reviewed and curated for native, privacy-respecting, secure experiences.elementary.io · read 11 Oct 2026
- Hardware
- Downloads are offered for ARM 64-bit and Intel or AMD 64-bit processors.elementary.io · read 11 Oct 2026
- Limit
- The maker says it does not recommend virtual machines because they do not perform as well as a full install and may encounter issues.elementary.io · read 11 Oct 2026
- Online accounts
- System Settings can connect online email and calendar accounts so locally installed apps can use their data stored on the device.elementary.io · read 11 Oct 2026
- Permissions
- Apps must request access to data or devices, and users can revoke permissions in System Settings.elementary.io · read 11 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The maker says elementary OS collects no data from the operating system and keeps personal data on-device unless the user shares it with a third-party app or service.elementary.io · read 11 Oct 2026
- Product
- elementary OS is an open-source operating system built on GNU/Linux.elementary.io · read 11 Oct 2026
- Productivity
- The desktop includes workspaces, Picture-in-Picture, Do Not Disturb, and keyboard shortcuts.elementary.io · read 11 Oct 2026
- Purchase support
- For purchase, download, or refund help, users can contact the team using the details in their email receipt.elementary.io · read 11 Oct 2026
- Security
- The maker recommends verifying downloaded OS images against published SHA-256 checksums.elementary.io · read 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- Support is community-powered, with discussion links by app and component plus installation and getting-started guides.elementary.io · read 11 Oct 2026
- System requirements
- Recommended specifications include a recent Intel Core i3 or comparable processor, 4 GB RAM, and an SSD with at least 32 GB free space.elementary.io · read 11 Oct 2026
