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Qubes OS is a free and open-source, security-oriented operating system for single-user desktop computing. Qubes OS leverages Xen-based virtualization to allow for the creation and management of isolated compartments called qubes.

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Qubes OS is a free and open-source security-oriented operating system meant for single-user desktop computing.

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Qubes OS leverages xen-based virtualization to allow for the creation and management of isolated virtual machines called qubes. - Qubes, which are implemented as virtual machines (VMs), have specific :

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These qubes, which are implemented as virtual machines (VMs), have specific:

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  • Purposes : with a predefined set of one or many isolated applications, for personal or professional projects, to manage the network stack, the firewall, or to fulfill other user-defined purposes.
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  • Natures : full-fledged or stripped-down virtual machines which are based on popular operating systems such as Fedora, Debian or Windows.
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  • Levels of trust : from complete to non-existent. All windows are displayed in a unified desktop environment with unforgeable colored window borders so different security levels are easily identifiable.
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  • Purposes: with a predefined set of one or many isolated applications, for personal or professional projects, to manage the network stack, the firewall, or to fulfill other user-defined purposes.
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  • Natures: full-fledged or stripped-down virtual machines which are based on popular operating systems such as Fedora, Debian or Windows.
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  • Levels of trust: from complete to non-existent. All windows are displayed in a unified desktop environment with unforgeable colored window borders so different security levels are easily identifiable.
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Qubes OS Overview Example

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