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Project: deepin
Version: 25.0.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-07-03
Votes: 19
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Deepin 25: Refined & Efficient (5/5)
Deepin 25 delivers a visually stunning UI and flawless Flatpak support. Despite claims of "bloatware," only two trivial games are preinstalled—removable in seconds thru apps store. My sole criticisms:
The outdated kernel (6.6) lacks optimizations for newer hardware like Ryzen AI 9 HX, forcing alternative distros on modern laptops.
Treeland should accelerate to stable: Its superior transparency and efficiency hint at massive potential, but experimental status delays adoption.
Perfect for AMD desktop users. Kernel updates + Treeland maturity would make it unbeatable.
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Project: deepin
Version: 25.0.1
Rating: 1
Date: 2025-07-02
Votes: 1
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Yesterday, I installed Deepin again for the first time in a long time, because it had always pleasantly surprised me visually and functionally.
So, I downloaded the latest version and, as usual, installed it on my 2018 Acer All in One without any problems.
The hardware was fully recognized and integrated.
Wi-Fi worked right from the start.
What really bothered me, however, even in this version, was the large number of Chinese apps, games, advertising, bloatware, etc., which you have to manually uninstall in order to have a lean distribution on your PC.
However, I abandoned that endeavor and returned to Solus, which, out of the box, is a lean system without any unnecessary apps or bloatware.
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Project: deepin
Version: 25
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-06-28
Votes: 2
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Very good.
Kernel 6.6 has issues in my Lenovo ideapad AMD.
Sound is not loud and good like windows.
Settings App requires more time to load than other app.
Can add option to change boot theme.
add rich theme option like KDE of Q4OS.
Deepin can introduce own office app and replace lire office with better rendering and compatibility with windows Office files.
Need more customization option. Need edge and chrome install support without dependency. Need more files in repository.
Network signal seems weaker than other linux distro.
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Project: deepin
Version: 25
Rating: 7
Date: 2025-06-28
Votes: 1
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Deepin 25 Review.
I have been waiting for the official Deepin 25 release and now it is finally here, I thought I would give it a try, I am dual booting alongside Windows 11.
Positives.
Amazing & Polished, Vibrant dekstop which is by far the best looking Distro I have seen for some time.
Its Lightning-Fast.
No Updates after Installtion.
Multiple A.I Software & Models built-in.
Fantastic Pre-Installed Software.
Secure.
Backups and System restore features automatic.
Negatives.
If you have a motherboard with secure boot, TPM and Windows UEFI, these MUST all be disabled, before you can install or BOOT the USB.
Sadly after multiple attempts, any software refuses to download from the App Store, after 7 attempts I gave up and reverted to Ubuntu. I only actually managed to successfuly download software from the App store on one occasion, not sure why it refuses to initiate software download, despite been connected to the Internet.
NO UK Keyboard Layout on installtion or Try Distro - for some bizarre reason no UK Keyboard layout is availble in Deepin 25 until you have successfully installed the Distro, then and only then does the Distro allow you to change to UK Keyboard layout, but to login whether you have selected UK regional layout and UK Keyboard layout, its still forcing the US keyboard layout structure, onle logged in you can use the UK Keyboard layout.
A.I built-in software is not all free, various A.I Models are built into the distro, but trail accounts need setting up, unless you inform the A.I software to install select models only, A.I is well intergated into the Distro.
Conclusion.
Its looks great, if feels great, but sadly if your are planning to boot alongside Windows 11, live in the UK, you can run into issues as I did, when it does work, its fantastic, but eventually you may gave up all-together trying to install software from the built-in App Store, to resolve this, command-line installation will likely work, but its a timely process and I gave in and reverted to Ubuntu.
If I could have got the distro to work fully I would have give the Distro 9 or 10 out of 10, but sadly as a UK user that is not the case which is a shame really, I really wanted to use this Distro, but I am not fully deleting Windows 11 just to be able to do so, but even though I have Windows 11 on a separate hard drive, the App store NOT initiating and installing software is a major bug I think, it works sometimes, but most of the times it does not, I have tried changing network settings to no avail.
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Project: deepin
Version: 25
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-06-26
Votes: 1
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Deepin OS is one of the best Linux operating systems From the graphical appearance and neatness of the desktop icon to the neatness in the appearance of the file manager. I have been using deepin From version 20 to the latest version i.e. version 25 deepin os has gradually succeeded in changes And getting better . Suggestions for the future so that any upgrade to the latest version can be updated directly in the previous version. Thanks to the developers of Deepin OS Final Words Good Job Deepin
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Project: deepin
Version: 25
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-06-26
Votes: 7
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The best linux distribution. ON recent laptos, it has included the use of tuschscreen. And everything is fully funtional. Mail application is so funny, when you are using it with gmail, It is necessary to activate the double check verification pto access gmal, and after that you can obteain the code por access. On the other hand, most of the aplication are running fine. Some application like Qgis, can be installed using Flathub in place of the Debian like. It is possible to install .deb aplications.
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Project: deepin
Version: 23.1
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-05-13
Votes: 3
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Deepin 23.1 is a polished, visually appealing distro that excels in delivering a modern desktop experience. While not as lightweight as XFCE or as bleeding-edge as Arch, it strikes a balance between elegance and practicality. Recommended for users who value design and ease of use over absolute customization. Beginner-Friendly: Ideal for Windows/macOS migrants.
App Ecosystem: Robust app store with one-click installs.
Customization: Tweaks for themes, docks, and workflows.Fewer crashes compared to earlier versions, though occasional bugs persist (e.g., Wayland session glitches).
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Project: deepin
Version: 23.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-05-11
Votes: 8
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I'm currently using Deepin 23.1 and I really like it. I have a 2012 MacBook Pro, and I gave it a second life by installing a solid-state drive and upgrading the memory to 8GB. With this configuration, Deepin runs very well—it's fast and responsive, and the battery lasts over 4 hours. I replaced the battery a year ago.
The main use I give the computer with Deepin is for development, so with PostgreSQL, Python, and Visual Studio Code, along with the built-in web browser, I also installed Microsoft Edge, and with this ecosystem it works well. I'm going to try version 25 alpha to see how well it runs on this machine with this configuration.
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Project: deepin
Version: 23
Rating: 1
Date: 2025-03-18
Votes: 0
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I like in fact the whole system .
The colors and the different software is doing quite well and I am rally attracted to the set-up both in system as well in colors.
Easy to use and to find the software, and if one can not find something the hlp is available.
However I can not find te printer (brother HL 1100), which means that this product does at the end has no value at alll.
I asked many time please do help me to be able the printer HL-1100 or HL 1200. But I think others could not find the printer also.
Such a piity
Hans Minekus
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Project: deepin
Version: 23
Rating: 8
Date: 2025-03-13
Votes: 0
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Well some apps doesn't works or not exist, as workbench, in the appstore some apps is not update as android studio and others is there but never can be installed, but the rest is okay, the desktop is great I like a lot, I think in the next version the IA Local can be worked, fix some apps as Music and Movie because use a lot resource of ram and some time don't work. I'm waiting the next deepin production for work , I use from deepin15 until now and view is better every version new. I will wait more and if is possible for phone too.
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Project: deepin
Version: 25-preview
Rating: 5
Date: 2025-03-02
Votes: 8
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Avoid this version (25 preview), if you have my issue, i installed it 3 times and have always the same error of lock dpkg when try to update the system, so i back to version 23 and my pc works very well again, but this review is for V25 pre and not for V23.
The Version 25 preview looks very beauty but still has some issues with themes too, in my case i was not able to change the desktop background trying various images of different sizes but nothing doing, the desktop image changed with another one of the default ones.
Obviously this is a preview version and therefore unstable and that's why for me it's acceptable that it has bugs especially the one regarding the impossibility of updating the system (which is serious)
I liked the new features of the Desktop environment, but an operating system does not only need beauty but also efficiency and this version is still immature in terms of efficiency also because at startup some strange encryption errors appear (and my SSD was not encrypted) that I could not understand also because I am not a programmer but only a system operator I searched on the internet but I found nothing
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Project: deepin
Version: 23
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-11-11
Votes: 328
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deepin has made great contributions to the Linux desktop ecosystem. The DDE desktop developed from scratch is beautiful and efficient. Deepin-wine enables many Windows software to run in the Linux desktop environment and improves the viability of the Linux desktop system. Let the Linux desktop system to more people, exquisite software package, clever design to solve the Linux system dependence hell problem, while taking into account the size of the software package and incremental updates, still under development treeland function, let deepin become a more modern desktop environment.
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Project: deepin
Version: 23
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-11-09
Votes: 5
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Deepin is a great distribution; I've been testing it since version 20 and using it intermittently as a workstation since version 20.2.2. I must say that version 23 is very stable and fast. I use it continuously for work, and so far, I haven't experienced the issues found in previous versions, especially from 20.7 to 20.9, such as sound issues, problems with managing multiple keyboard layouts, and system freezes on reboot. Right from installation, it detected all my hardware, including the NVIDIA graphics card. After installation and configuring my work tools, such as development environments with Node or Go, remote desktop tools, pipewire, MongoDB, OnlyOffice, and printers, everything has been working smoothly. The only minor issues I've found are some bugs in the DDE animations when using multiple displays and changing display modes, as well as compatibility issues when installing the Waydroid Android emulator, due to its use of older versions of some dependencies, while Deepin includes newer ones.
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Project: deepin
Version: 23
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-08-18
Votes: 141
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Brand new warehouses, atomic updates, and self-developed package formats are available for everyone to use and experience. This release does not support V20 cross-version upgrades. Linglong deepin's self-developed software package format is committed to managing various compatibility problems caused by the complex dependency of traditional software package formats under the Linux system, as well as security risks caused by too loose permission control. It is aimed at any Linux distribution, and supports incremental application updates, so you can experience application package management, distribution, sandboxing, and other functions. Improved ease of use and security, and greatly protect the privacy of users.
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Project: deepin
Version: 23-rc2
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-08-15
Votes: 14
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Deepin has been my go-to distro for desktop computing since its v20 release. It is a decent replacement for Debian / Ubuntu that too "just works". The DDE, its own desktop enviroment, can be configured to make a MS Windows user feel right at home whilst having better aesthetics, this is the reason why I finally decided to fully ditch Windows for it. Throughout the update cycles, old bugs go, new bugs come, but it is now reaching a point of stability that reassures daily-driving it. I am currently running v23-RC2 and at the time of writing, v23 Release just dropped. Looking forward to it!
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Project: deepin
Version: 20.9
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-08-07
Votes: 21
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deepin is really a great Linux distro. His interface is very nice and smooth, no lag at all.
I have tried to use deepin v20.9 for office use and basically no problems appeared. It is very easy and convenient to use, and comes with a very convenient app shop that linux newbies love!
I will continue to explore new versions of deepin, such as deepin V23 RC2, deepin V23 Release and so on.
I expect that the next versions of deepin will still be as stable as deepin V20.9, and it would be nice to see some functionality improvements.
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Project: deepin
Version: 23-rc2
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-08-05
Votes: 7
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Deepin has truly impressed me. The combination of Debian's rock-solid foundation and DDE's polished interface is a match made in heaven. Performance is snappy, the system is incredibly stable, and the overall aesthetic is simply stunning. I've been a Linux enthusiast for years, and Deepin stands out as a truly exceptional distribution. It's user-friendly without sacrificing power, and it's a joy to use daily. If you're seeking a Linux experience that's both visually appealing and highly functional, Deepin is definitely worth a try.
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Project: deepin
Version: 20.9
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-07-15
Votes: 31
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This is the best distribution I have ever tested. It's because of the combination: the original mother - Debian - is the foundation and the user interface - DDE - acts as the most perfectly polished desktop. Anyone looking for a really solid Linux operating system will find it here. I don't know of any other distribution that is so easy to use and looks so beautiful. I have been using Linux since 2009 and make a point of only setting up a system via the terminal at the beginning. After that, I just want to use it. The easiest way for me to do this was actually with Deepin. That's why I'll be sticking with it in future. It simply works perfectly and looks beautiful at the same time.
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Project: deepin
Version: 23-rc2
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-06-22
Votes: 53
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this is verygood operating system, He is currently my favorite liunx and stands out as the best of both windows and apple mac systems, combining their advantages and aesthetic appeal.
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Project: deepin
Version: 23-rc2
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-06-18
Votes: 22
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Okay, folks, listen up. I've seen a lot of Linux distros in my day, from your hardcore Arch setups to your user-friendly Mint installs. But Deepin 23 RC2? This one's got me whistling a different tune, and it ain't no penguin squawk.
First off, Deepin's desktop environment (DDE) is GORGEOUS. Seriously, I've caught myself just staring at the screen, mesmerized by the slick animations and the way the icons practically shimmer. It's like macOS and Windows had a baby, and that baby grew up to be a supermodel.
Now, I'm not the most tech-savvy. I like my fish pre-filleted, thank you very much. That's why Deepin's out-of-the-box experience was such a breath of fresh air. Everything I needed was right there, from a web browser to a music player.
Performance-wise, Deepin 23 RC2 is slicker than a penguin belly on an ice floe. It runs like a dream, even on my old laptop that's older than some of the glaciers down here in Antarctica. I haven't experienced a single crash, which is more than I can say for some of those other distros I've tried.
Overall, Deepin 23 RC2 is a fantastic distro. It's beautiful, easy to use, and performs like a champ. If you're looking for a Linux distro that's as user-friendly as it is eye-catching, then Deepin 23 RC2 is definitely worth checking out. You might even find yourself doing a happy penguin dance after installing it. I know I did.
P.S. If you see a penguin wearing a Deepin t-shirt, that's probably me. Come say hi! 🐧
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Project: deepin
Version: 23-beta2
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-05-26
Votes: 39
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A Polished Linux Experience for the Everyday User
Deepin has quickly become one of my favorite Linux distributions, and for good reason. It offers a remarkably polished and visually stunning desktop environment that rivals macOS and Windows in terms of aesthetics and user-friendliness.
What I Love:
Gorgeous Design: Deepin's custom desktop environment (DDE) is sleek, modern, and incredibly intuitive. It's clear that a lot of thought has gone into every aspect of the design, from the iconography to the animations.
Out-of-the-Box Experience: Unlike some other Linux distributions, Deepin comes with a full suite of well-designed applications that cover most everyday needs. The Deepin Store makes it easy to find and install additional software.
Smooth Performance: Deepin runs surprisingly well on a variety of hardware, even on older machines. I've experienced very few performance issues or crashes.
Ease of Use: Deepin is clearly designed with the average user in mind. It's easy to install, configure, and navigate. Even if you're new to Linux, you should feel right at home.
Potential Improvements:
Software Availability: While the Deepin Store has a decent selection of applications, it's not as comprehensive as some other Linux repositories. You may need to use alternative methods to install certain software.
Community Support: The Deepin community is growing, but it's not as large or active as some other Linux communities. You may need to rely on online resources for troubleshooting.
Customization: While DDE is beautiful, it's not as customizable as some other desktop environments. If you like to tinker, you may find it limiting.
Overall:
Deepin is an excellent choice for users who are looking for a visually appealing, easy-to-use Linux distribution that "just works" out of the box. If you're a Windows or macOS user looking to switch to Linux, Deepin is definitely worth considering.
Rating: 8/10
I highly recommend giving Deepin a try. You might be surprised at just how enjoyable and productive Linux can be.
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Project: deepin
Version: 20.9
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-04-11
Votes: 36
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Claro aquí hay una reseña que podrías usar:
Title: Deepin Linux: A great choice for users who want a beautiful and easy-to-use Linux distro
Body:
I've been using Deepin Linux for over 5 years now, and I've been very happy with it. It's a great choice for users who want a beautiful and easy-to-use Linux distro.
Deepin is based on Debian, so it's stable and reliable. It also has a wide range of software available, including many popular applications like LibreOffice, Firefox, and GIMP.
One of the things I love most about Deepin is its user interface. It's very polished and easy to use, even for beginners. The default Deepin desktop environment is also very beautiful, with a modern and stylish look.
Deepin is also very customizable. You can change the look and feel of the desktop to suit your own taste, and there are a wide range of themes and extensions available.
Overall, I highly recommend Deepin Linux to anyone looking for a beautiful, easy-to-use, and customizable Linux distro.
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Project: deepin
Version: 23-beta2
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-03-12
Votes: 26
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apps translation could be better but the OS work like in a dream ..
- fast and simple install steps
- wonderfull look!
- i saw the previous post .. it work well on a gaming laptop even it is 3 years old ..
- easy to update, almost easy to install new apps
..it has from start installed a lot utilities for OS restore, just in case ..
.. it is sparkling, that is the feeling!
by the way .. i am not related to deepin .. i am from Romania, living in Romania ..
all the best to all Linux users and best wishes to deepin!
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Project: deepin
Version: 20.9
Rating: 9
Date: 2024-03-02
Votes: 3
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only issue is ancient packages in reposotories and no wayland and no linear trackpad gestures.
deepin printer driver manager is the best of any os i had ever used
everything is located exactly where youd expect. everything is well integrated.
if it had new packages and linear gestures and better touchscreen support it would be the best.
so many great features that are hard to live without after you switch because the ancient packages start causing problems
looks very good. works very good when you have the right hardware. laptops are not suitable for it.
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Project: deepin
Version: 23-beta2
Rating: 9
Date: 2024-02-04
Votes: 33
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Have been a Deepin user for a long time now and it just keeps getting better and better, leaving all the other Distros in its dust. it is super easy to set up and use. Plenty of files in repository to suit all types of use. It is suitable for a user coming from that other OS, which is not very friendly at all. I find it very easy to use as i am 75 yrs old and don't have a degree in computer science which alot of other distros think you have to be able to use them at all. It is based on Debian which is a highly recommended OS in its own right..
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Project: deepin
Version: 23-beta2
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-02-02
Votes: 5
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I'm passionate about linux distros, I like to install them and try with real installation. Among the gnu linux distro without a doubt Deepin is the graphics we have all been waiting for. Vivid with elegant style with high visual appeal and practicality that encompasses both Windows and Mac users. Easy and intuitive. Based on debian and this improves its development plus it has an App store that alone includes all the apps you need. I'm also pretty comfortable with dual booting with Windows.
Installation is easy
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Project: deepin
Version: 23-beta2
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-01-21
Votes: 17
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Well, I'm a Linux Newbie. I worked with MacOS for about 20years. I liked the look of deepin and I gave it a try. It worked right out of the box, and it it looks pretty. I can not compare with other distros, but I feel no need to try others. As they have an english speaking Telegram Channel, I can ask there for help. It sounds a bit ridiculous to take the look for so important, but beauty of a desktop environment comes, when it is well structured and reflects this structure, this technical design, in the graphical design. If you like what you see than you like to work with it. That's why I once had MacOS. And now I'm preparing to switch to Linux.
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Project: deepin
Version: 20.9
Rating: 9
Date: 2024-01-12
Votes: 19
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Installation is simple, With the official deepin-boot-maker, you can make a System installation USB flash drive, the installation process to follow the prompts to choose can quickly complete the installation. The system is very easy to use and very smooth, and the use of Windows habits are not very different, much more stable than Windows, no black screen and blue screen trouble. In addition, deepin's interface is very beautiful, and the UI styles of many applications come with the system are unified, so the system experience is complete and uniform. The most important thing is that the application store is rich in software, eliminating the trouble of looking for software everywhere.
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Project: deepin
Version: 20.9
Rating: 9
Date: 2024-01-05
Votes: 2
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I liked the interface. One of the best distros out there. Very clear tenvironment o understand and produce. No eccentric idiosyncratic nonsense interruptions. Love deepin. It has a relatively small footprint on sytem ram. One annoyance may be the software center rarelty does its job.. Mostly unavailable, refresh many times not helping either. But if you are not so interested in wandering about among apps, this is not so much problem. But it mut be improved definitely. In the end I use deepin on a mini pc which is connected to my LCD tv and I like distro hoppin but thanks to deepin, unbelievably it succeeded to remain my OS.
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Project: deepin
Version: 23-beta2
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-01-05
Votes: 22
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The reason why I like Deepin operating system most is:
The interface design is simple and elegant, with high visual appeal and practicality. The system's built-in apps also conform to this style, providing a good experience.
Very friendly for beginners, no complicated settings.
The operating system integrates many commonly used software and tools, so users do not need to download and install additional software. It is very convenient and saves time and effort.
I have tried other distributions, such as MX, Mint, Ubuntu, Openkylin, etc., but I found that deepin is the most useful one in the end
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Project: deepin
Version: 20.9
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-12-18
Votes: 33
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i have been using linux for while and i tired many distros and i never liked one as deepin , it is complete for me as it is very easy to use and very beautiful and everything worked out of the box ,drivers and programs ,i really do not understand why it is at the bottom of the list as i tried the top 20 distros and i never found the right one ,the only one that was perfect too is Zorin Os and maybe pop os ..the down side of the distro the chinese language i get even if the language is english
it does not even drain more than 800mb of ram ..i tried it on modern and old computers .it did not fail me once
thank you for the team for this great job ,sorry about my english
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Project: deepin
Version: 20.9
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-12-03
Votes: 26
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I'm typically a Linux Mint user but I recently inherited an old laptop made for the Chinese market ,so I thought it only fitting to try a Chinese made Linux OS.
So what are my impressions of Deepin? I have to say I'm very positive about this one. It installed easily and ran surprisingly well, on what is old, low spec hardware.
Deepin is aesthetically pleasing, with a bright graphical interface, that feels like sensible, toned down mix of Apple and Gnome. You get the standard menu functionality of a Mac combined with the extras provided by a Gnome style menu, bottom centre of the screen.
Everything I tried worked out of the box and the OS came equipped with what I would expect from a firewall through to your standard compliment of internet and office software.
A range of attractive wallpapers and tweaks to change appearance rounded things out.
One worth considering, especially for users migrating from a Apple environment who want something a little familiar.
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Project: deepin
Version: 23-beta2
Rating: 9
Date: 2023-11-26
Votes: 18
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Deepin Linux has been a pleasant surprise for me. It's notably user-friendly, and the fact that most apps work right off the bat is a big advantage over many other Linux distros. I appreciate not having to go through the usual rigmarole of configuring everything. Deepin Linux streamlines the whole process, making it an enjoyable and efficient choice, regardless of your Linux expertise. It's definitely a standout in the Linux world for its ease of use and seamless integration. The App Store is a big plus too.
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Project: deepin
Version: 20.9
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-10-28
Votes: 44
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is the best, deepin is a nice beautiful system. Got my printer drivers, got graphics, office, games with steam play. All i need.
Bad things: Some games incompatibility, problems with translations specialy libre office, problems copying files from memories i think. But it is good and beautiful.
The system is good, any one with a little nowledge in computers, can play with this system, because it also has easy instalation process. I lilke it very much i am thinking replace windows for this system because of the beautiful and supply all i need.
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Project: deepin
Version: 20.9
Rating: 9
Date: 2023-10-07
Votes: 29
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Hello, deepin is a nice beautiful system. Got my printer drivers, got graphics, office, games with steam play. All i need.
Bad things: Some games incompatibility, problems with translations specialy libre office, problems copying files from memories i think. But it is good and beautiful.
The system is good, any one with a little nowledge in computers, can play with this system, because it also has easy instalation process. I lilke it very much i am thinking replace windows for this system because of the beautiful and supply all i need.
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Project: deepin
Version: 20.9
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-09-20
Votes: 37
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Sep. 20th 2023
Hy ! I am Octavian Vasar from Arad , Romania . My first experience with Linux goes back to 1998 . Being a distro-hopper , since than I tryed plenty GNU/Linux distros . But to stick to this subject , I recently installed and I am using Deepin Linux 20.9 for three weeks now . In my opinion :
- the PROS are :
- easy and fast install
- beautiful , easy to understand login screen and desktop environment (DDE)
- in the case of my laptop (ASUS N550JK) all the drivers (including Nvidia , Bluetooth etc) were automatically detected and
installed !
- also all function keys were automatically detected and work as a charm !
- easy install of apps using the App Store , Synaptic Package Manager , or APT from a terminal
- source compilation for those who want to dig deeper
- intuitive administrative tasks via Control Center
- the default browser , called simply "browser" (and based on chromium) is lightning fast
- many useful extensions can be added to the browser , via Chrome Web Store
- extensions I use : Dark Mode , Just Read , Addblock for YouTube ...
- after three weeks of daily usage I've got no error , everything is very stable
- CONS :
- in Console-session (not a terminal under X) , I found no way to scroll back the results (for example for "ps -A" ) . But maybe I
am omitting something .
- something strange happened to me while installing and using other browsers , kinda not responding ; but because the default
"browser" runs very well , I remained stick to it .
Initially I was considering my rating to be a 9 .
But because the CONS are minor , because the pleasant UI/UX experience , because of the stability and usability in any field due to the numerous apps , I am going to rate Deepin with a 10 !
And this is also due to their efforts to adopt and pursue a unifying view ; I mean it is nice to have more choices but sometimes too many choices dissipate the efforts and only increase the probability of generating bugs .
Hello World ! Happy Linuxing ! With kind regards , Octavian :-)
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Project: deepin
Version: 20.9
Rating: 8
Date: 2023-08-15
Votes: 17
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Deepin seems to me like a distro that hasn't quite reached its peak form, but is already potentially on the decline. However, it also seems the closest distro to the "out of the box" experience that people crave from Windows and Mac. And yet its flaws prevent it from achieving that.
Before describing those flaws, I'll comment generally on my experience. I think the Deepin desktop environment manages to give a very simple and intuitive desktop that has almost everything you need out of the box. In my experience it is more polished than Cinnamon, more stable than KDE and more feature-rich than Gnome. There's just the right amount of customization, and it doesn't need any more because it knows its target audience. The "under-the-hood" stuff is extremely stable and functional. Everything just works. The store may occasionally fail to load a page, but it works after 1 or 2 refreshes. There is a suite of applications, all of which are very competent and can genuinely be used as your primary applications.
Now I'll list all the things I disliked:
1) Janky visuals. Many apps will have simply white backgrounds or load up an Adwaita theme but with some weird borders. The symbolic tray icons will sometimes load up the wrong color (i.e. dark on dark) and blend with the background.
2) Panel size can be changed by dragging. Not technically a flaw, but I dislike this. Panel size is something you wanna change once and never touch again, but with this draggable area, you will accidentally drag it when you don't want that.
3) You can't grab windows at any spot and drag them by holding Alt or Super. This is not an issue on big monitors, but on smaller ones like mine (1366x768 res.), some windows won't fit into the screen, and you can't see what's behind the screen.
4) No pre-installed Flatpak, and once you install it, it doesn't integrate into the store or have its own store. After you browse their default store for a while, it quickly becomes apparent that you'll need more than it has to offer. I ended up using Bauh, but downloading a 3rd-party application for this is not ideal.
5) No native weather plugin to show weather on the panel.
6) Some apps generate 2 tray icons. This is a bug that's been reported years ago and still isn't fixed.
7) If you arrange your desktop icons a certain way, they will automatically rearrange themselves about once every couple of days.
8) I have 3 keyboard inputs, and sometimes it just won't switch to the third one, jumping between the first and the second.
9) Tray icons occasionally also rearrange themselves
10) I've not been able to find the end of life date online. Deepin 20.9 is based on Debian 10, which is already dead, but I assume the Deepin theme is rolling out patches. But how do I know they won't immediately stop maintaining 20.9 once 23 gets released? I've not been able to find any info on this.
11) Every time I connect my Bluetooth headphones, I have to go into the sound setting and change the output device to ad2p.
These are all minor issues that you can live with, but they do leave a bad taste in the month. More importantly though, I could possibly live with them and expect them to get fixed in the next version, but it'll probably introduce more. And the future of this distro seems very murky. First of all, they recently announced that they're planning to ditch the Debian base and become independent. Secondly, they're developing their own containerized packaging format. Clearly, they'll never be able to match the amount of software available with both Debian and Flatpak, and the software availability situation is already kinda dire. Currently it is still a solid distro though, but I have a feeling it's digging its own grave, and perhaps I should jump the ship now and not get used to it only to say goodbye to it later.
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Project: deepin
Version: 20.9
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-07-16
Votes: 94
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I really like the Deepin system and have been using it for daily work for 3 years. I plan to continue using it in the future. The biggest advantage of this system is that it has a well-established store that can support commonly used apps for daily work and use. It is also very friendly to Xiaobai. The system is still in continuous development, and there are many areas that can improve optimization, such as the customizability of the desktop (which seems to be its advantage because it is relatively simple and concise). Then there is still room for improvement in the smoothness of the system desktop, and I hope the development team can work hard to improve it.
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Project: deepin
Version: 23-beta
Rating: 8
Date: 2023-06-22
Votes: 45
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I really liked Deepin. I'm using Deepin 23 Beta, but the OS has some bugs. I managed to locate 2 bugs:
Sorry, I'm Brazilian and I'm not fluent in English.
1 - On the system screen the date is displayed only in YYYY/MM/DD format. Having no option to change the date format presented on the taskbar screen (eq. DD/MM/YYYY).
2 - At login, when it has facial recognition, the system informs you that the face should be on the screen, but the image of the camera and the screen is not shown
Have a nice day!
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Project: deepin
Version: 23-beta
Rating: 7
Date: 2023-06-06
Votes: 29
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The system has one of the best UI among linux distros and the best with we have in mind PopOs, Ubuntu, Manjaro, Fedora, OpenSuse and Mint. I'm running Deeping on an old laptop equiped with i73630QM + 16gb RAM. The system runs smoothly, besides some minors bugs on the interface, but this is ok since its a beta version. Before Deepin, I was using PopOS, that feels a little more stable, but lacks natively some UI Features like Dock transparency, the possibility to choose between more than one icon, cursos and theme packages, and also the window minimize Effect that can be adjusted to look like MacOS Magic Lamp Effect.
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Project: deepin
Version: 20.9
Rating: 1
Date: 2023-05-27
Votes: 1
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Could not put on PC. The installer hangs in the language selection window.
I tried different usb ports (2.0, 3.0) for boot usb-flash. Went in safe graphical mode. Nothing helped.
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Project: deepin
Version: 23-beta
Rating: 4
Date: 2023-05-19
Votes: 4
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I am not happy with Deepin 23 and all previous versions. Google Chrome is blocked, can never update. The default browser Chromium is also limited. Extensions cannot be loaded or installed. Kdenlive video software is also not present in the repository and impossible to install as snap or flatpak, I think it's chinese political restrictions. So I'd rather the chinese play with Deepin! It can also be errors that still need to be fixed, but then they should have waited a while before releasing Deepin 23 Beta.
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Project: deepin
Version: 20.8
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-04-30
Votes: 70
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The only distro that I'm happy with it.
For me all good, I don't know about others, from other reviews it's obvious that we have some invidious people :)))
The whole idea is great, GUI is awesome and flexible and covers all the needs.
For those that are more experienced with linux you can additional install apps that you need and use it as primary OS.
It's nice to see something else except Gnome / KDE / Windows / Mac !!!
I installed Steam and works excellent with no issue, the gaming experience is similar with Windows.
Good Job Depin Team :)
PS: For future I wish to see more detailed options in Settings, the possibility to manage and customize more.
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Project: deepin
Version: 20.8
Rating: 6
Date: 2023-04-29
Votes: 7
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Reviewing version 20.9.
Let me start this off by saying, I'm not gonna get into the politics around ownership or any of the usual concerns around deepin aside from that they need to fix the EULA, it's illegal to forbid modification while using the GPL, but whatever. It's unlikely any legal trouble will ensue outside of China, or even inside it if the stories about copyright there are to be believed. Regardless, read the EULA and privacy policy carefully and decide if it works for you.
Out of the box, I will admit it is very pretty, so pretty in fact that putting it on white hardware may stop your loved ones from buying an Apple computer. While pretty it's very basic in window management; translations are mostly good but there is Sinicized English here and there. Some package notes and settings are still in Chinese. The browser defaults to Baidu search but in all programs both Chinese and western services are available.
The hardware needs are a tad overstated, it ran fine on an aging HP laptop with 16gb ram, integrated graphics and an SSD. I think having an SSD is the most important thing. I did not run into any issues with choppiness of animations, either.
Aside from that, this one is aimed at uber casuals, which makes sense as the DE is obviously inspired by MacOS, but is not for me or probably for you if you're reading DistroWatch. I say that because it almost expects you to use pre-installed programs and while they're pretty, they're basic, very GNOME-like. The file manager in particular is very reminiscent of Nautilus. The reason I say it expects you to use pack-in programs because the software available is hideously out of date, and this is someone who is writing this review from a Debian Bullseye desktop. Even Flatpak has issues due to its age and cannot launch many apps. It also can be temperamental with launching alternative terminal emulators due to the way it just closes to tray.
That being said, the complaint of running non-deepin apps ruining the look is only half true, if you use Qt apps the theming is consistent although the corners usually aren't rounded.
Unfortunately, DDE seems to have issues running outside of deepin, UbuntuDDE doesn't display rounded corners correctly ruining the whole look. I haven't tried it on Arch, though.
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Project: deepin
Version: 23-alpha2
Rating: 7
Date: 2023-04-29
Votes: 10
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I have been using Linux for a long time. Total experience is very good. Have four distros
on each laptop. Recently, I was going to install Deepin 23-alpha2.
The look is great. However, as soon as I had the installer in front of me, I soon realized that
the option to format/not format was gone! You must format all the partitions for the installation.
That is unacceptable. The user should always have all the control over the installation process,
types of file systems, format/not format etc. Thus, I cancelled the installation and I will not try again
until this has been solved. If you have a separate /home partition, you can replace the OS by
another and just mount the /home again, without formatting it. The user then only needs to format
/ and /boot (UEFI system). This is in my opinion, a serious "flaw". The freedom of the user is
always the most important factor here.
Than you anyway.
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Project: deepin
Version: 20.8
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-03-03
Votes: 95
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I've tried deepin 2 times already, but I still have a problem with switching off. PC shutdown button not working. It cannot be turned off and always restarts instead of shutting down.
Processor: 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-11500B @ 3.30GHz × 12
Graphic: Mesa Intel® UHD Graphics (TGL GT1)
I don't understand why the off button doesn't work. It's a shame because I really like deepin. But I can't use it because of this problem.
Deepin is a wonderful distro, beautiful design and very intuitive controls.
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Project: deepin
Version: 20.8
Rating: 9
Date: 2023-01-07
Votes: 15
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There is no live version other than a build by Extix Linux. But the distro is exceptional! stable, responsive, not too bloated. Destop is polished and similar to KDE. Has tools for install deb packages, flatpak. Can not get on the wiki except in mainland China. This another example of china tech that exceeds world markets, such as their portable diesel heaters and micro computer items that only produced there. One recommend to try. Is addictive.
Deepin is one of the most popular distros in asia.
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Project: deepin
Version: 20.8
Rating: 9
Date: 2023-01-05
Votes: 4
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I typically stick to MX, pure debian, and unbuntu
but am pleasantly suprised with stability and usability of this version of deepin.
Very stable and nice desktop with many nice add ons and features. Easy to use will become slightly addictive for a distro hopper like me. I only do a few of these reviews when I am impressed.
Note Cannot get to download easily from mainland China 4 hours and no working torrent. But Extix Linux Society has a live boot version with refracta added. That is what I am using. Check news announcements for ExTiX Linux. Downloaded ver "deepin-desktop-community-20.8-amd64.iso"
theoldgeek
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Project: deepin
Version: 20.8
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-01-03
Votes: 73
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It just works.
The installation was smooth and easy to accomplish. The installer does the partitioning automatically but there's an option to change size of each partition and you can do your own table. However, I opted in for automatic partitioning. The installer also lets you encrypt your hard drive which is great.
The interface is as beautiful as functional. Apps don't lag or freeze. It uses much less resources than my previous Ubuntu desktop. The app store is very sleek too. In short, it just works :)
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Project: deepin
Version: 20.8
Rating: 10
Date: 2022-12-20
Votes: 26
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I have been trying multiple distros on my old HP laptop. I wanted something fresh, that looked amazing, and operated very well also...I Tried Ubuntu, Kubuntu, KDE Neon, Fedora KDE, MX Linuz, and POP OS ...etc and even though the system monitor didn't show them taxing my system, there were lots of lags and lock ups on all of those distros..So, I installed Deepin and my laptop boots incredibly fast, never lags, or locks up...it's been great. Functionality has been great. It offers al of the apps I need and even when I'm using multiple apps and switching back and fourth it works beautifully. I don't care that it's from China...I don't think all citizens of china has some conspiracy against the US....it's a great distro
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