[German]A Windows that lets people work just without the need to upgrade? Works alongside Windows 7 or 10 and doesn't even cost anything. That's a hot promise for Windows 7 switchers whodon't like Windows 10. Therefore the successor is called 'Windows 12 Lite'.
I stumbled upon that idea last night when I saw Bogdan Popa's Softpedia tweet shown below.
Linux-Based Windows 12 Promises Flawless Updates, Available for Free https://t.co/VrwsuqYAxh #Microsoft #Windows10 #Linux
— Bogdan Popa (@bgdftw) February 10, 2020
A reddit.com user spottet some DVDs brandet 'Windows 12 Lite' and promising a neath Windows experience.
Of course it is not Windows. Rather, someone has added a Windows 10 theme to a Linux to make it easier for people to switch over. Windows 12 Lite is a Linux distribution based on a slimmed down Ubuntu, offered as Linux Lite. The theme gives people the impression of a Windows 10 – without the disadvantages.
(Super Lite-Desktop, Source: webhouses.co.uk/lite/)
Target group Windows 7 switcher
The whole thing is advertised on this British website for the group of Windows 7 switchers who don't want Windows 10, but want a Windows 10 interface. The creators of the media are writing:
Lite's 4.8 desktop is designed for those who migrate from Windows 7 with the Lite background. You just add it to your pictures then select it as background using System settings.
All the problems of the poor operating system are solved with Windows 12 Lite 4.8 a really great operating system.
It can also be a replacement for Windows 10 you can dual boot with Windows 10 and you will have a far better operating system this is one of the worlds fastest and best. If you just have Windows you can install on the whole disk or choose to boot alongside your Windows. You choose which to switch on at the start with this screen.
So the perfect way to migrate to the Lite 4.8 desktop and the solution to all problems with this 'poor operating system' [called Windows 10]. Windows 12 Lite should be able to be installed in parallel to a Windows system. Nice dude, which shows how much Microsoft is now taken for a ride with the dissatisfaction of many users with Windows 10.
Let's see how long Microsoft watches this driver – because the brand Windows is protected. But I found the idea funny, so I took the info snippet here in the blog. Somewhat more serious is the approach of Cannonical, see my the blog post Windows 7 End of Live: Ubuntu promotes a switch to Linux.
This post is very helpful for the users who are willing to use Linux with a windows experience which makes it easier to switchover. This post is helpful for beginners.