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deepin (formerly, Deepin, Linux Deepin, Hiweed GNU/Linux) is a Debian-based distribution (it was Ubuntu-based until version 15 released in late 2015) that aims to provide an elegant, user-friendly and reliable operating system. It does not only include the best the open source world has to offer, but it has also created its own desktop environment called DDE or Deepin Desktop Environment which is based on the Qt 5 toolkit. Deepin focuses much of its attention on intuitive design. Its home-grown applications, like Deepin Software Centre, DMusic and DPlayer are tailored to the average user. Being easy to install and use, deepin can be a good Windows alternative for office and home use.



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deepin Summary
Distribution deepin (formerly Deepin, before Linux Deepin, Hiweed GNU/Linux)
Home Page https://deepin.org/
Mailing Lists --
User Forums https://bbs.deepin.org/
Alternative User Forums DiscordMatrix
Documentation https://wiki.deepin.org/
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Screencasts
Download Mirrors https://www.deepin.org/en/download/DistroWatch Torrent Archive
Bug Tracker http://mantis.linuxdeepin.com/my_view_page.php
Related Websites SourceForgeGitHubWikipediadeepin Turkeydeepin Spain
Reviews 25: DistroWatch
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2014: Linux.comTalLinux (Italian) • DistroWatchLinuxBSDosRoot.cz (Czech) • Blogspot
2013: TechRepublicBlogspotLinuxBSDos
12.x: DedoimedoBlogspotTechgageLinuxBSDosLinux and LifeLinuxBSDos
11.x: Make Tech EasierLinuxBSDos
Where To Donate, Buy or Try The Linux Shop

Recent Related News and Releases
  Releases announcements with download links and checksums:
 • 2026-04-10: Distribution Release: deepin 25.1.0
 • 2026-01-20: Distribution Release: deepin 25.0.10
 • 2025-06-26: Distribution Release: deepin 25
 • 2025-06-11: Development Release: deepin 25 Beta
 • 2025-04-16: Distribution Release: deepin 23.1
 • 2025-03-24: Development Release: deepin 25 Alpha
 • 2025-01-17: Development Release: deepin 25 Preview
 • 2024-08-15: Distribution Release: deepin 23
 • 2024-06-13: Development Release: deepin 23 RC2
 • 2024-05-15: Development Release: deepin 23 RC
 • 2024-02-02: Development Release: deepin 23 Beta 3
 • 2023-09-19: Development Release: deepin 23 Beta 2
 • More deepin releases...

  Headlines:
 • 2022-08-16 deepin becomes independent
 • 2017-03-28 Running deepin apps on Ubuntu
 • More deepin headlines...

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Feature 25.1.0 23.1 20.9
Release Date 2026-04-10 2025-04-16 2023-04-17
End Of Life      
Price (US$) Free Free Free
Image Size (MB) 5200-6500 5200-5300 3300-3400
Free Download ISO ISO ISO
Installation deepin installer deepin installer deepin installer
Default Desktop Deepin Deepin Deepin
Default Browser Browser Browser Browser
Package Format deb deb deb
Package Management apt apt apt
Release Model Fixed Fixed Fixed
Office Suite LibreOffice LibreOffice LibreOffice
Processor Architecture aarch64, loongarch, x86_64 aarch64, loongarch, x86_64 x86_64
Init Software systemd systemd systemd
Journaled File Systems Btrfs, ext4, JFS, ReiserFS, XFS Btrfs, ext4, JFS, ReiserFS, XFS Btrfs, ext4, JFS, ReiserFS, XFS
Multilingual bg, cz, de, en, es, fi, fr, hr, it, pt, ru, sv, tr, uk bg, cz, de, en, es, fi, fr, hr, it, pt, ru, sv, tr, uk bg, cz, de, en, es, fi, fr, hr, it, pt, ru, sv, tr, uk
Full Package List 25.1.0 23.1 20.9
alsa-lib (1.2.15.3) 1.2.15.3 1.2.12 1.2.4
amdgpu (25.0.0) 23.0.0 23.0.0 18.1.99
apparmor (4.1.7) -- -- --
apt (3.2.0) 2.8.0 2.8.0 1.8.2.8
bash (5.3) 5.2.21 5.2.21 5.0
bind (9.20.22) -- -- --
chromium (147.0.7727.101) -- -- --
cinnamon (6.6.8) -- -- --
cups (2.4.17) 2.4.16 2.4.2 2.3.0
e2fsprogs (1.47.4) 1.47.0 1.47.0 1.44.5
ffmpeg (8.1) 6.1.1 6.1.1 4.4.2
firefox (150.0) -- -- --
flatpak (1.16.6) -- -- --
freetype (2.14.3) 2.13.2 2.13.2 2.9.1
gcc (15.2.0) 13.2.0 13.2.0 8.3.0
gimp (3.2.4) -- -- --
git (2.54.0) -- -- --
glibc (2.43) 2.38 2.38 2.28
gnome-shell (50.1) -- -- --
grub (2.14) 2.12 2.12 2.04
gtk (4.22.3) 4.16.7 4.16.7 3.24.5
httpd (2.4.66) -- -- --
inkscape (1.4.3) -- -- --
kmod (34.2) 30 30 26
krita (6.0.1) -- -- --
LibreOffice (26.2.2) 24.2.0 24.2.0 7.0.4
libselinux (3.10) 3.5 3.5 2.8.1
linux (7.0) 6.18.19 6.12.20 5.18.17
mariadb (12.2.2) -- -- --
mate-desktop (1.28.2) -- -- --
mesa (26.0.5) 24.3.0 24.3.0 21.3.8
mysql (9.7.0) -- -- --
nautilus (50.1) -- -- --
NVIDIA (595.58.03) 580.119.02 570.124.04 470.86
openjdk (26.0.1) -- -- --
openssh (10.3p1) 9.9p2 9.9p2 7.9p1
openssl (4.0.0) 3.2.4 3.2.4 1.1.1d
perl (5.42.2) 5.36.0 5.36.0 5.28.1
php (8.5.5) -- -- --
plasma-desktop (6.6.4) -- -- --
postfix (3.11.1) -- -- --
postgresql (18.3) -- -- --
Python (3.14.4) 3.12.11 3.12.4 3.7.3
qt (6.11.0) 6.8.0 6.8.0 5.15.8
samba (4.24.1) 4.19.5 4.19.5 4.9.5
systemd (260.1) 255.2 255.2 250.2
thunderbird (150.0) -- -- --
vim (9.2) 9.2 9.1 8.1
vlc (3.0.23) -- -- --
wayland (1.25.0) 1.23.1 1.23.0 1.18.0
xfdesktop (4.20.2) -- -- --
xorg-server (21.1.22) 21.1.10 21.1.10 1.20.11


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Version: 25.1.0
Rating: 9
Date: 2026-04-15
Country: The Netherlands
Votes: 1


Deepin is iindeed an eye catcher. I just installed it onto a Lenovo Thinkcentre dual core (older pc) on Samsung ssd.
Deepin 25.0 I installed and was intern by the system upgraded to 25.1.0 the other day.

I did run into a few things: The clock in the right corner cannot be set to the 24hours setting. No switch is available. And also in the Time and Region settings there is no way to do so. The suggested commandline prompt from Github was not accepted either. So still could not change the clock setting.

Second thing I encounter: The HP-cups driver did not install from the Deepin Printer manager. Tried a few times but did not work. I had to install Synaptic first and then from there the hp-cups driver. After that the Printer manager did install my printer.

Last thing I encounter: Linyaps do not install,only Debian packages will. The call out when I press Install is always: Installation failed.

I must add that I did not yet created a Deepin-ID, so don't know if that has anything to do with the app issues.

For the rest very lovable distro indeed,but because of the hickups on my system: a 9 for now.


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Version: 25.1.0
Rating: 10
Date: 2026-04-11
Country: Sri Lanka
Votes: 16


Super Distro. I have been using it for 6 year now. Nothing to worry......
I want praise deepin os .. The Deepin Desktop Environment (DDE) is simply breathtaking—every pixel feels meticulously crafted, every animation flows with buttery smoothness that makes other operating systems feel clunky by comparison. From the moment you boot up and see that elegant wallpaper greeting you, you know you're in for something special. The control center slides out like a sophisticated command deck, giving you instant access to system settings without cluttering your workspace or overwhelming you with technical jargon.
What truly sets Deepin apart is how it bridges the gap between power and accessibility. My parents, who can barely operate a smartphone, took to Deepin immediately—the file manager is intuitive, the app store is visually organized, and everything just works out of the box. No terminal commands needed for basic tasks, yet when I want to dive deep into customization or development work, the underlying Debian foundation gives me all the power and package availability I could ever need.
The Deepin Movie player and Music app are not afterthoughts—they're polished, beautiful applications that rival commercial software. Even the terminal is gorgeous, with transparency effects and theme integration that makes coding sessions feel less like work and more like art. And let's talk about the gesture support—swiping between workspaces with three fingers feels so natural that whenever I use another computer, I find myself trying to Deepin-swipe and getting disappointed when nothing happens.
Six years of updates have only refined this gem. The development team clearly listens to their community, consistently improving performance while maintaining that signature aesthetic. I've run Deepin on everything from aging laptops to high-end workstations, and it adapts beautifully—light enough for old hardware, feature-rich enough for modern power users. The auto-mounting of drives, the seamless Bluetooth connectivity, the way it handles multiple monitors without breaking a sweat... these quality-of-life features accumulate into an experience that just respects your time.
In a world where operating systems increasingly treat users like data mines or lock them into walled gardens, Deepin stands as a refreshing testament to what Linux can be when design philosophy meets technical excellence. It doesn't just compete with macOS and Windows—it surpasses them in elegance while remaining true to the open-source spirit. Whether you're a curious newcomer or a seasoned penguin veteran, Deepin isn't just another distro—it's a destination. Once you go Deepin, you genuinely wonder why you ever settled for less.


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Version: 25.0.10
Rating: 10
Date: 2026-04-05
Country: Austria
Votes: 8


if you are looking for a rock-solid debian based distro, with a very well integrated KI playground, an amazing beautiful desktop and a nearly immutable way the core parts are protected - thats where you should have a look at. Beside of this a have some old and not so common hardware working like an old dat streamer for backup reasing - everything works fine. The community is very friendly and helpful - some things you have to do by yourself - like apparmor, firewall, security optimization ... but not everybody needs its / likes it - so this was fine to install it by myself - for me its a 10 of 10 :-)


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