VitruvianOS – Desktop Linux Inspired by the BeOS

V\OS is an open-source operating system that blends the power of Linux with the elegant design philosophy of BeOS. Featuring the unique Nexus kernel subsystem, it offers a seamless experience and compatibility with Haiku applications.

V\OS aims to provide a seamless user experience with minimal latency and intuitive navigation.

Completely free of cost and fully open source. Vitruvian stands on the shoulders of giants — built on Linux and inspired by Haiku and BeOS.

It’s very easy to use. It features an intuitive desktop and adopts KISS principles. Anyone can rapidly feel at home and use V\OS. User experience, workflow and comfort is key.

It’s your computer, your rules. This is a key principle at V\OS. We don’t collect data, we don’t work against you. You’re the boss. Your operating system is designed to do what you want without getting in your way.

There is a tight bond and a great relationship between the development team and the community. We communicate with our users and constantly use their feedback to improve V\OS.

Everything just works "Out Of The Box", without the need to configure anything or to install extra applications. It’s ready to go. Although it’s very configurable, everything is set and tuned nicely by default and no unnecessary questions are asked.

Nexus is Vitruvian's custom Linux kernel subsystem that brings BeOS-style node monitoring, device tracking, and messaging to Linux — making it possible to run Haiku applications on a standard Linux kernel.

V\OS is an operating system based on linux heavily inspired by the BeOS, bringing the elegance and simplicity of a classic operating system to modern days. By leveraging the strengths of Linux while maintaining the user-friendly aspects of BeOS, V\OS offers a unique blend of performance and usability. V\OS leverages the power of linux by integrating ad-hoc built kernel modules and real time patches for a reactive and enjoyable user experience. V\OS supports the BeOS/Haiku runtime on Linux with minimal to no API changes.

The boot file systems supported are XFS and SquashFS including support for extended attributes. File system indexing, live queries, and multiuser support with graphical login are planned to be released in upcoming versions. By default the system ships a linux kernel including real time patches while at the same time providing support for non-rt linux kernels.