About Aero7

A complete Linux operating system with a familiar face.

Familiar on the surface. Purpose-built underneath.

Aero7 brings the look, feel, and productivity of the classic Aero experience to modern Linux—lightweight, polished, and built for real-world use.

Independent projectCommunity drivenPrivacy respecting
Aero7 Desktop
Aero7 Desktop screenshot
Aero7 Installer
Aero7 Installer screenshot

Guided installer

A clear, purpose-built Qt 6/QML installation flow.

Cohesive desktop

A consistent Aero7 experience from setup to daily use.

Familiar workflow

Taskbar, Start menu, File Explorer, and recognizable tools.

Modern foundation

Arch Linux, Wayland, PipeWire, and KDE/Linux services underneath.

Safety-minded design

Signed packages, clear confirmations, and guarded disk operations.

Open development

Source, documentation, issues, and decisions remain visible.

From power on to productivity

One guided path into the Aero7 desktop.

1. Power onBoot the live session.
2. InstallFollow the guided installer.
3. RestartRemove media and reboot.
4. WelcomeSign in to the new system.
5. Get to workYour desktop is ready.

One visual language, end to end

Real captures from the current Aero7 system.

Aero7 Desktop
Aero7 Desktop screenshot
File Explorer
File Explorer screenshot
Control Panel
Control Panel screenshot

Project foundations

The OS, Aero7 Desktop, applications, and signed packages work as one system.

Aero7 OS

The installer, OOBE, integration, and release validation.

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Aero7 Desktop

The new taskbar, Start menu, desktop icons, tray, search, notifications, and gadgets.

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Independent and privacy-friendly

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