Using Rhino Linux's new Lomiri snapshot took me back to the glory days of Unity
Rhino Linux is set to introduce a new UI called Lomiri, which aims to bridge mobile and desktop experiences. This development is reminiscent of Canonical's earlier attempts at convergence with Ubuntu's Unity desktop. Although a snapshot of Lomiri is available, it is still in an unfinished state with several bugs.
- ▪Rhino Linux is undergoing significant changes to enhance its user interface.
- ▪The new Lomiri desktop is inspired by Unity and focuses on convergence between mobile and desktop devices.
- ▪The current snapshot of Lomiri is not yet suitable for everyday use due to its unfinished and buggy nature.
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Tech Home Tech Services & Software Operating Systems Linux Using Rhino Linux's new Lomiri snapshot took me back to the glory days of Unity Rhino Linux has always been a beautiful Linux distribution, and there are some major changes on the horizon that will converge mobile and desktop. Written by Jack Wallen, Contributing WriterContributing Writer June 3, 2026 at 5:28 p.m. PT Jack Wallen/ZDNETFollow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google.ZDNET's key takeawaysRhino Linux is about to undergo a dramatic change.The distribution will soon have a new UI that's focused on convergence.You can download a snapshot of the new build, but it's not ready for everyday use.I've been a fan of Rhino Linux for some time.
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