Windows XP is back thanks to Linux. Here's how to install it on your computer
Windows XP was one of the best operating systems ever produced by Microsoft. Many features of the web ecosystem we know today were launched and discovered by users in this version. Who doesn’t remember programs like Ares, the famous Pinball program, or the first boom of Elrellano.com? For many people, that was a time that they now remember with nostalgia. I count myself among them.
You’ll be happy to know that there’s a Linux-based alternative to Windows XP. It’s called FreeXP, and it’s built on Debian Linux and the Q4OS environment. Its visual experience is surprisingly similar to the operating system it aims to emulate, and it even has its own Bliss wallpaper and classic Start menu. Let’s see how we can install and enjoy this nostalgic operating system, and in a safe way too.
FreeXP has faithfully recreated the Windows XP interface. As mentioned above, it has also brought back the classic wallpaper, Start menu, icons from that time, and the Control Panel itself.
The fact that it is based on Lex ensures your security and privacy. This does not mean that we are going back in time in terms of functionality, but only in terms of appearance. This makes it, as a result, compatible with modern hardware and software.
You will also be happy to know that FreeXP is a lightweight and fast operating system, which means that you can run it even on computers with limited resources. In addition, it supports a large number of themes. This means we can choose between aspects such as Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8, and even the current Windows 10.
- How to install FreeXP
In order to start using FreeXP, we will need to download it from the official Q4OS website.
Once the ISO image is downloaded, what we need to do is create a bootable USB (use Rufus for this purpose).
Once the previous process is done, we have to insert the configured USB into our computer and restart it. The next step is to enter the BIOS by pressing DEL, F2, or F10 when starting up. From the BIOS itself, we have to configure the boot order so that USB is the first option. All you have to do is save the changes and restart your computer. The next thing you will see is the FreeXP boot menu, so select the “Install” option. Then follow the instructions to configure everything to your specific needs and create a user account when the operating system asks you to do so.