privacyguides.org/docs/qubes.md

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title: Qubes OS
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Qubes OS is a distribution of Linux that uses [Xen](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xen) to provide app isolation.

### Qubes OS

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    ![Qubes OS logo](/assets/img/qubes/qubes_os.svg){ align=right }

    **Qubes** is an open-source operating system designed to provide strong security for desktop computing. Qubes is based on Xen, the X Window System, and Linux, and can run most Linux applications and utilize most of the Linux drivers.

    [Visit qubes-os.org](https://www.qubes-os.org/){ .md-button .md-button--primary } [:pg-tor:](http://qubesosfasa4zl44o4tws22di6kepyzfeqv3tg4e3ztknltfxqrymdad.onion){ .md-button } [Privacy Policy](https://www.qubes-os.org/privacy){ .md-button }

    **Downloads**
    - [:fontawesome-brands-github: Source](https://github.com/QubesOS)