Peppermint OS – A New Take on the Web-Centric Desktop
There are a LOT of Linux distros out there, so when it comes to distro reviews, we here at MakeTechEasier usually only go in for the ones offering something unique. Nearly all operating systems these days seem to be transitioning toward a faster and more web-centric experience. Some have embraced it more than others, and Google took it to the extreme by putting all Chrome OS applications into the browser. Peppermint OS takes a different approach than Chrome and tries to blur the line between desktop and Internet by creating a fast, minimal Linux system that treats web apps just like local apps, using Mozilla Prism. The result is a surprisingly small and speedy OS for the heavy web user.
A Little About Prism
As the underlying technology behind Peppermint’s web features, Prism deserves a section of its own. The main concept behind it is called the Site Specific Browser (SSB). The idea is that each web app is given its own independent browser session. This means that an unstable or malicious web app in one SSB will have far less chance of interfering with others than if they were in the same browser. Web apps can be included in a dock or panel just like a local application, including the ability to add badges for indicators (currently Windows and Mac only). This means you can have a Prism web app icon for your favorite webmail client which shows an unread message indicator, just like a desktop app.
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