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Reader supplied reviews for iDeal OS
Average rating
6.3 from 8 review(s)
Version: 2025.08.07
Rating: 1
Date: 2025-11-23
Votes: 3
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English (Canada) :
No, it's no, I don't recommend it at all. What's this junk,... Frankly, those who think and say that it's better than the original MX Linux, well they say anything.
I know it well the official and original Linux MX, I have been using it since 2021.
And this iDeal version is no better than the original, it's even worse than the original, go put the KDE plasma desktop on it is a very bad idea. This iDeal version consumes 4 GB of RAM.
While the original as 1.2 GB with the XFCE interface.
By installing the KDE Plasma interface, they have degraded performance, it's heavy, it's slow.
for those who are looking for something light and efficient, do not imstall this version all the.
French (Canada) :
Non, c"est non, je ne le recomande pas du tous. C'est quoi cette cochonnerie la....Franchement, ceux qui pense et dise que c'est mieux que le MX Linux original, et bien ils disent n'importe quoi.
Moi je le connais bien le MX Linux officiel et original, je l'utilse depuis 2021.
Et cette version iDeal, c'est pas mieux que l'original, c'est encore pire que l'original, allez mettre le bureau KDE plasma la dessus c'est une très mauvaise idée. Cette version iDeal consomme 4 Go de mémoire RAM.
Alors que l'original comme 1,2 Go avec l'interface XFCE.
En installant l'interface KDE Plasma, ils ont dégradé les performances, c'est lourd, c'est lent.
pour ceux qui cherche de quoi de léger et performant, n'imstaller sourtout pas cette version la.
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Version: 2025.08.07
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-09-17
Votes: 11
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I often try out new Linux distributions, and I had already tested iDeal OS last November.
My first impression was good at the time, but essentially it was MX Linux with minimal changes, as stated on their website anyway.
This latest version proves that the project is maturing: it is stable, requires fewer resources, has a better selection of applications and an interesting new utility: the iDeal DNS Switcher is particularly useful for quickly changing your DNS resolver.
The Emerald Edition is now installed on my laptop. I think it deserves a chance in real-life situations, and it has performed well so far.
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Version: 2025.08.07
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-08-18
Votes: 10
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Very happy with this spin from MX Linux. Works straight out of the box, I prefer the KDE desktop which comes as standard here but is a choice on MX. There is a large selection of apps, many of which I wont use but they are part of the MX flavour and someone will want them.
Betterbird is the mail app which is interesting and is reputed to be better than Thunderbird.
It seems fairly light on resources and doesn't eat memory. I have it running on an old Dell Inspiron laptop and it has detected all the hardware and is running flawlessly.
The only problem I had was I first attempted to install it with Ventoy - failed every time. Once I used Rufus to write the ISO then everything went perfectly.
The developers were super quick to reply to my query which is a big plus point.
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Version: 2025.05.25
Rating: 3
Date: 2025-07-27
Votes: 2
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I tried the new OS iDeal OS, which focuses on privacy, with features like Quad9-DNS and ad-blocking. The install process is like MX's, so it's fast and snappy, especially in Emerald. It's similar to MX, with some changes like a creative software bundle. All of the software is available in the Debian/MX repos, so it's not much different from MX. The privacy claims are vague. The OS has some good privacy features, like no telemetry, but there's no privacy policy or legal imprint on the website, which is odd, especially for a privacy distro. Another concern is the project's overall feel. There's no public forum or documentation, and it feels like a freemium distro, especially with the Diamond edition. In summary, iDeal OS is a remix of MX with some preinstalled extras and privacy add-ons. But it's not offering enough over MX to justify switching, and the lack of transparency is a bit odd. Also, one side note: There is a very famous payment service provider called iDEAL (Netherlands, but offering services globally). This could cause potential brand confusion or trademark claims by Dutch/EPI/IDEAL stakeholders.
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Version: 2025.05.25
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-07-16
Votes: 0
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Esasy fast security very interesting OS facile à installer sur mon vieux HP
I downloaded and installed the Emerald Edition on an old laptop that hasn't been used for years.
It runs relatively smoothly, and the selection of apps, as well as the colour and desktop tweaks, is at the developer's discretion.
My favourite apps are Betterbird, a refined version of Mozilla Thunderbird, and FreeFileSync, which is excellent for backing up files. It's an unusual choice from the developer of iDeal OS.
The Firefox ad blocker is effective, but it does slow things down a bit. You may need to disable the ad blocker on specific pages, for example, I had to do this on my bank's website to make it load properly.
The office suite is the well-known LibreOffice, and another pleasant surprise is the PDFsam application, which adds extra functionality for handling and editing PDFs.
The strong MX Linux base makes iDeal OS a safe choice. Overall, I think it is a nice, well-balanced, complete package that works just fine out of the box for most users
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Version: 2025.05.25
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-06-27
Votes: 6
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As a long-time MX Linux user, I was curious to explore what iDeal OS has to offer.
I downloaded and installed the Emerald Edition on an old laptop that hasn't been used for years.
It runs relatively smoothly, and the selection of apps, as well as the colour and desktop tweaks, is at the developer's discretion.
My favourite apps are Betterbird, a refined version of Mozilla Thunderbird, and FreeFileSync, which is excellent for backing up files. It's an unusual choice from the developer of iDeal OS.
The Firefox ad blocker is effective, but it does slow things down a bit. You may need to disable the ad blocker on specific pages, for example, I had to do this on my bank's website to make it load properly.
The office suite is the well-known LibreOffice, and another pleasant surprise is the PDFsam application, which adds extra functionality for handling and editing PDFs.
The strong MX Linux base makes iDeal OS a safe choice. Overall, I think it is a nice, well-balanced, complete package that works just fine out of the box for most users.
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Version: 2025.03.23
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-05-07
Votes: 16
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I have been distro-hopping quite a lot over the last year, and my previous-last choice was MX Linux XFCE edition, which I like very much, although I had to personalise some applications.
By chance, I came across iDeal OS, which is a respin of MX Linux, and somehow I felt immediately "at home" with it, despite the desktop switch to KDE.
The custom selection of applications is exactly what I need (Emerald edition): everything works fine on both my desktop and my laptop.
So I would like to say thanks to the "respinner"!
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Version: 2025.03.23
Rating: 1
Date: 2025-05-05
Votes: 10
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Mx Linux with minimal changes, makes an impossible to achieve claim of full privacy and safety plus fully ad free experience. Pushes a paid version. Website is illegal in EU as missing the all important contact information.
The OS works, it is after all the hype is disregarded MX Linux.
Beneath the surface the changes from MX are minimal, there is no forum or Wiki, proper documentation is absent.
My verdict, I will stay with MX. Except for the anonymous dev trying to make quick money I see no point in this OS clone.
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Latest Reviews
Project: iDeal OS
Version: 2025.08.07
Rating: 1
Date: 2025-11-23
Votes: 3
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English (Canada) :
No, it's no, I don't recommend it at all. What's this junk,... Frankly, those who think and say that it's better than the original MX Linux, well they say anything.
I know it well the official and original Linux MX, I have been using it since 2021.
And this iDeal version is no better than the original, it's even worse than the original, go put the KDE plasma desktop on it is a very bad idea. This iDeal version consumes 4 GB of RAM.
While the original as 1.2 GB with the XFCE interface.
By installing the KDE Plasma interface, they have degraded performance, it's heavy, it's slow.
for those who are looking for something light and efficient, do not imstall this version all the.
French (Canada) :
Non, c"est non, je ne le recomande pas du tous. C'est quoi cette cochonnerie la....Franchement, ceux qui pense et dise que c'est mieux que le MX Linux original, et bien ils disent n'importe quoi.
Moi je le connais bien le MX Linux officiel et original, je l'utilse depuis 2021.
Et cette version iDeal, c'est pas mieux que l'original, c'est encore pire que l'original, allez mettre le bureau KDE plasma la dessus c'est une très mauvaise idée. Cette version iDeal consomme 4 Go de mémoire RAM.
Alors que l'original comme 1,2 Go avec l'interface XFCE.
En installant l'interface KDE Plasma, ils ont dégradé les performances, c'est lourd, c'est lent.
pour ceux qui cherche de quoi de léger et performant, n'imstaller sourtout pas cette version la.
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Project: iDeal OS
Version: 2025.08.07
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-09-17
Votes: 11
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I often try out new Linux distributions, and I had already tested iDeal OS last November.
My first impression was good at the time, but essentially it was MX Linux with minimal changes, as stated on their website anyway.
This latest version proves that the project is maturing: it is stable, requires fewer resources, has a better selection of applications and an interesting new utility: the iDeal DNS Switcher is particularly useful for quickly changing your DNS resolver.
The Emerald Edition is now installed on my laptop. I think it deserves a chance in real-life situations, and it has performed well so far.
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Project: iDeal OS
Version: 2025.08.07
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-08-18
Votes: 10
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Very happy with this spin from MX Linux. Works straight out of the box, I prefer the KDE desktop which comes as standard here but is a choice on MX. There is a large selection of apps, many of which I wont use but they are part of the MX flavour and someone will want them.
Betterbird is the mail app which is interesting and is reputed to be better than Thunderbird.
It seems fairly light on resources and doesn't eat memory. I have it running on an old Dell Inspiron laptop and it has detected all the hardware and is running flawlessly.
The only problem I had was I first attempted to install it with Ventoy - failed every time. Once I used Rufus to write the ISO then everything went perfectly.
The developers were super quick to reply to my query which is a big plus point.
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Project: iDeal OS
Version: 2025.05.25
Rating: 3
Date: 2025-07-27
Votes: 2
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I tried the new OS iDeal OS, which focuses on privacy, with features like Quad9-DNS and ad-blocking. The install process is like MX's, so it's fast and snappy, especially in Emerald. It's similar to MX, with some changes like a creative software bundle. All of the software is available in the Debian/MX repos, so it's not much different from MX. The privacy claims are vague. The OS has some good privacy features, like no telemetry, but there's no privacy policy or legal imprint on the website, which is odd, especially for a privacy distro. Another concern is the project's overall feel. There's no public forum or documentation, and it feels like a freemium distro, especially with the Diamond edition. In summary, iDeal OS is a remix of MX with some preinstalled extras and privacy add-ons. But it's not offering enough over MX to justify switching, and the lack of transparency is a bit odd. Also, one side note: There is a very famous payment service provider called iDEAL (Netherlands, but offering services globally). This could cause potential brand confusion or trademark claims by Dutch/EPI/IDEAL stakeholders.
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Project: iDeal OS
Version: 2025.05.25
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-07-16
Votes: 0
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Esasy fast security very interesting OS facile à installer sur mon vieux HP
I downloaded and installed the Emerald Edition on an old laptop that hasn't been used for years.
It runs relatively smoothly, and the selection of apps, as well as the colour and desktop tweaks, is at the developer's discretion.
My favourite apps are Betterbird, a refined version of Mozilla Thunderbird, and FreeFileSync, which is excellent for backing up files. It's an unusual choice from the developer of iDeal OS.
The Firefox ad blocker is effective, but it does slow things down a bit. You may need to disable the ad blocker on specific pages, for example, I had to do this on my bank's website to make it load properly.
The office suite is the well-known LibreOffice, and another pleasant surprise is the PDFsam application, which adds extra functionality for handling and editing PDFs.
The strong MX Linux base makes iDeal OS a safe choice. Overall, I think it is a nice, well-balanced, complete package that works just fine out of the box for most users
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Project: iDeal OS
Version: 2025.05.25
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-06-27
Votes: 6
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As a long-time MX Linux user, I was curious to explore what iDeal OS has to offer.
I downloaded and installed the Emerald Edition on an old laptop that hasn't been used for years.
It runs relatively smoothly, and the selection of apps, as well as the colour and desktop tweaks, is at the developer's discretion.
My favourite apps are Betterbird, a refined version of Mozilla Thunderbird, and FreeFileSync, which is excellent for backing up files. It's an unusual choice from the developer of iDeal OS.
The Firefox ad blocker is effective, but it does slow things down a bit. You may need to disable the ad blocker on specific pages, for example, I had to do this on my bank's website to make it load properly.
The office suite is the well-known LibreOffice, and another pleasant surprise is the PDFsam application, which adds extra functionality for handling and editing PDFs.
The strong MX Linux base makes iDeal OS a safe choice. Overall, I think it is a nice, well-balanced, complete package that works just fine out of the box for most users.
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Project: iDeal OS
Version: 2025.03.23
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-05-07
Votes: 16
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I have been distro-hopping quite a lot over the last year, and my previous-last choice was MX Linux XFCE edition, which I like very much, although I had to personalise some applications.
By chance, I came across iDeal OS, which is a respin of MX Linux, and somehow I felt immediately "at home" with it, despite the desktop switch to KDE.
The custom selection of applications is exactly what I need (Emerald edition): everything works fine on both my desktop and my laptop.
So I would like to say thanks to the "respinner"!
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Project: iDeal OS
Version: 2025.03.23
Rating: 1
Date: 2025-05-05
Votes: 10
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Mx Linux with minimal changes, makes an impossible to achieve claim of full privacy and safety plus fully ad free experience. Pushes a paid version. Website is illegal in EU as missing the all important contact information.
The OS works, it is after all the hype is disregarded MX Linux.
Beneath the surface the changes from MX are minimal, there is no forum or Wiki, proper documentation is absent.
My verdict, I will stay with MX. Except for the anonymous dev trying to make quick money I see no point in this OS clone.
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