Wubuntu looks & feels like Windows 11, but doesn't require TPM
It's hard to distinguish this distro from Windows 11
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If you want to switch to Linux but you want a distro that is similar to Windows 11, then Wubuntu might be what you need.
But what is Wubuntu and how does it work? This guide will answer all of your questions, so let’s get started.
Wubuntu is a perfect distro for all Windows 11 lovers, at first glance
Many users don’t want to switch to Linux simply because they don’t like the interface, and adjusting to the new environment can be tricky. Luckily for them, there’s Wubuntu, a distro that looks surprisingly like Windows 11.
The entire system runs on Ubuntu and it does its best to replicate the look and feel of Windows 11. There are even many Windows apps available, including Copilot, Edge, OneDrive, Teams, and PowerShell.
According to the developers, this distro is compatible with .exe files due to an improved Wine compatibility layer. Developers are also mentioning Android support, so this OS should be able to handle Android apps.
As for requirements, this distro requires a 2GHz dual-core CPU, 2GB of RAM, but more is recommended, and 25GB of storage. And unlike Windows 11, it doesn’t require TPM or Secure Boot!
Although this sounds impressive at first glance, it seems that Wubuntu comes with some valid concerns that you should know about.
Wubuntu might not be what it seems, according to the community
While this distro looks incredibly like Windows 11, it is reusing Microsoft assets without Microsoft’s consent. Here’s what users on Reddit had to say.
Trademark violation: If it’s not approved by Canonical, they’re not allowed to use the Ubuntu name. If Canonical notices they will be at least forced to rename.
Multiple copyright and trademark violations: As per previous poster, use of Windows assets, and also trademarks. MS could have them for breakfast, lunch and dinner legally.
Not being approved by Canonical is a huge issue for any Ubuntu distribution, and copyright infringement is also problematic. The developers offer a paid version; however, it’s not known what the paid version offers:
They never mention what the missing features in the free edition are. Are they just selling prioritized updates as a feature?
To make matters worse, a user on another Reddit thread has pointed out that this distribution is forked from Linuxfx, a distribution known for leaking user data.
It’s an actual scam, they have leaked user data in the past. Don’t bother, guys.
While Wubuntu sounds and looks impressive, after reading the criticism from the Linux community, it’s probably better if you would stay away from it, until the developers address these concerns.
If you want something more credible, Mint is the best Linux distro for Windows 11 users, so if you’re planning to switch, maybe Mint or any other distro would be a better choice.
