Deepin facts for kids
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Deepin 20.1 desktop, with the Qt-based Deepin Desktop Environment
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| Company / developer | Deepin Technology Co., Ltd. |
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| OS family | Linux (Unix-like) |
| Working state | Current |
| Source model | Open-source |
| Initial release | 28 February 2004 |
| Latest stable release | 23.0  / 15 August 2024 |
| Latest unstable release | Lua error in Module:Wd at line 1575: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value). |
| Marketing target | Personal computing |
| Available language(s) | Multi-lingual (more than 30) |
| Update method | Deepin Software Center |
| Package manager | APT, dpkg |
| Supported platforms | x86-64, RISCV64, ARM64, LoongArch64 |
| Kernel type | Monolithic (Linux Kernel) |
| Default user interface | Deepin Desktop Environment (Qt-based) |
| License | Free software licenses (mainly GPL) |
Deepin (Chinese: 深度操作系统; pinyin: Shēndù Cāozuò-xìtǒng) is a type of computer operating system. It's based on Linux, which is a popular open-source system. Deepin is known for its special look and feel, called the Deepin Desktop Environment (DDE). This environment is built using a technology called Qt.
Most Deepin users are in China. However, its unique desktop environment is available for many other Linux systems. The company that creates Deepin is called Deepin Technology. It's located in Wuhan, China.
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Deepin's Journey: A Brief History
Deepin started its journey in 2004. Back then, it was known as Hiweed Linux. In 2011, the team behind Deepin created a company. This company, Deepin Technology, helped support the system's growth. They also received money from investors that same year.
Deepin Technology joined the Linux Foundation in 2015. This is a big group that supports Linux development. In 2019, some Huawei laptops even came with Deepin already installed. This meant more people could try it out.
In 2024, Deepin added some cool new features. It started using AI in its tools. This includes AI for photo editing and searching for things. It also added two new chatbot helpers. One helps with general questions, and the other knows all about Deepin.
Deepin also improved its support for different computer chips. Starting with version 23 in August 2024, it works better with ARM64 and RISC-V processors. This is in addition to the x86 and LoongArch chips it already supported.
What Deepin Offers
Deepin comes with a mix of software. Some programs are open-source, meaning their code is free to use and change. Others are proprietary, which means they are owned by a company. Examples include Google Chrome, Spotify, and Steam.
Deepin Technology also makes its own set of applications. These are designed to work perfectly with Deepin. The company earns money by offering technical support for its system. Deepin aims to release new versions about four times a year. However, they will delay a release if it's not ready.
Many people praise Deepin for how good it looks. It has a very appealing design. Some users have raised concerns about how it handles user information.
Deepin's Reach: How Many Users?
Deepin has grown quite a bit over the years. In December 2022, Deepin reported having over 3 million users worldwide. It also supports 33 different languages. Since 2008, the system has been downloaded more than 80 million times. This was when it changed its name to "Deepin" and started using Ubuntu as its base.
Deepin Desktop Environment (DDE)
Deepin has its own special look and feel called the Deepin Desktop Environment, or DDE. A "desktop environment" is what you see and interact with on your computer screen. It includes things like the background, icons, and menus. DDE is built using Qt technology.
One expert, Jack Wallen, even called DDE "the single most beautiful desktop on the market." This shows how much people like its design. You can also find DDE in other Linux systems. For example, Fedora 30 offers it.
Some other Linux versions, like UbuntuDDE and Manjaro Deepin, use DDE. This means you can get the Deepin experience on different systems. You can even install DDE on Arch Linux.
Deepin's Own Apps
Deepin comes with many applications made by its own team. These apps are built using something called DTK. DTK is a special toolkit based on C++ and Qt.
Here are some of the apps created by the Deepin development team:
- Deepin Boot Maker
- Deepin Installer
- Deepin File Manager
- Deepin System Monitor
- Deepin Package Manager
- Deepin Font Installer
- Deepin Clone
- Deepin Picker
- Deepin Store
- Deepin Screen Recorder
- Deepin Voice Recorder
- Deepin Screenshot
- Deepin Terminal
- Deepin Image Viewer
- Deepin Movie
- Deepin Cloud Print
- Deepin OpenSymbol
- Deepin Music
- Deepin Calendar
- Deepin Remote Assistant
- Deepin Manual
- Deepin Emacs
- Deepin Presentation Assistant
- Deepin Calculator
- Graphics Driver Manager
- Deepin Repair
- Deepin Editor
Easy Installation with Deepin Installer
Deepin has its own program for installing the system. It's called "Deepin Installer." Many people have praised this installer for being very easy to use. Swapnil Bhartiya from linux.com said it had "the simplest installation procedure." He also found it "quite pleasant."
Another writer, Jason Evangelho, liked the installer too. He said it was "beautiful, brisk and very intuitive." This means it's fast and easy to understand.
See also
In Spanish: Deepin para niños
