Wubuntu - The Windows Themed Linux Distro You Shouldn't Use

Today we're checking out Wubuntu, a Linux distro with a Windows 11-like look and feel. But after going down a research rabbit hole, I discovered a few things that concerned me.

Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:02 - Not New
02:51 - The Website
05:42 - The Database Incident
08:21 - The Response
11:21 - Trademark Issues
13:15 - More of the Website
14:23 - Demo
24:28 - More Findings
26:41 - Outro

Corrections:
21:52 - To clarify: I am not saying that a shutdown dialog like this does not exist in Windows. I am saying that this shutdown app is not in KDE, and therefore was created specifically for Wubuntu/LinuxFX - and was made to mimic the real one seen in Windows NT-based systems.

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Outro Music: Silent Partner - Bet On It

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[cptncutleg]

Wubuntu is great for screensharing with scammers.

[Vienna]

The real crime here is charging $35 for a Linux distro with no real difference from the free version

[bryede]

Honestly, I think Linux Mint Cinnamon with Wine installed would be a better fit for someone wanting a familiar environment.

[rnelson]

"Copyright 2024 Windows Ubuntu" (and also mentioned in the intor paragraph as such)

I'm sure this will end well.

[cloudycolacorp]

I don’t think I have ever really thought “man I wish I had something that looked and felt like windows 11” lol

[kuroenekodemon]

Microsoft and Canonical are going to have a field day with lawsuits regarding copyright infringements

[TheTimmynatoRex]

This is Windows 12 Lite all over again, with the whole 'rebranding another Linux distro into a Windows OS' thing.

[Kwpolska]

Their “control panel” is actually opening the default KDE system settings pages in separate windows. It’s a bunch of shortcuts in a Windows 11 themed box. That, and the other toy applications, seem like something from a very serious development shop.

[RetroGamerOG_]

This feels like a computer you would buy off from some random website

[bharm]

As a 'caveat emptor' warning, I will point out that I did purchase a Pro key, using PayPal. My thought was perhaps it was something that I could use for family who refuse to update to newer HW and turn their nose up at "Linux". What shocked me was that I was immediately charged for three copies @ $35 a pop. I contacted PayPal. They said they couldn't help, contact the vendor. I emailed the vendor and did get a email reply. They would work with PayPal and refund my money. 3 months later, not a peep. Oh, and BTW, can't use the single license key because it gives me an error that 'too many licenses are attached to key". Wow, that was money wasted that I could have used elsewhere.

[hri]

this went from "review of bad OS" to "investigative journalism on trademark infringement" REAL quick

[coff]

fun fact: Its actually possible to run the full Windows XP Shell on linux using wine. File Explorer and all.

[Matsilagi]

As a Brazilian, i can tell you there are a lot of scammers in the Linux community, gotta be smart.
Good thing to bring awareness to those!

[TheAmethystAurora]

As a Linux user, I recognise almost all of these tools and they're all completely free

[StompySan]

"We have Windows at home."
Windows at home:

[jase_allen]

I recall a Windows themed Linux variant called Lindows a few years ago that got in trouble with copyright infringement and was forced to rebrand. they sold licenses to that as well.

[DistrosProjects]

This really feels like an OS that was made by a 12 year old who just learned how to use CUBIC to make custom Ubuntu ISOs, but worse because the kid clearly didn’t take the hint that what they are doing is wrong and they should shut it down.

[lamortable]

This has the same vibes as the bootleg iOS you get when you buy a fake iPhone

[fox_in_unix_socks]

Amazing video! I'm the user who made the original Reddit post discussed at 24:28, and I came to check out this video after someone commented about it just today! I'll be sure to update my post with a link to your video! Thanks a bunch for bringing this to more people's attention <3

[MyComputerStudios_]

Yep, this is basically Linuxfx but renamed, also violates GPL