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============
Introduction
============
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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 <https://wiki.xen.org/wiki/Xen_Project_Software_Overview>`__ to allow for the creation and management of isolated compartments called :ref:`qubes <user/reference/glossary:qube>`.
single-user desktop computing. Qubes OS `leverages Xen-based virtualization <https://wiki.xen.org/wiki/Xen_Project_Software_Overview>`__ to allow for the creation and management of isolated compartments called :term:`qubes <qube>`.
These qubes, which are implemented as :ref:`virtual machines (VMs)<user/reference/glossary:vm>`, have specific:
These qubes, which are implemented as :term:`virtual machines (VMs) <vm>`, have specific:
- **Purposes:** with a predefined set of one or many isolated
applications, for personal or professional projects, to manage the
:doc:`network stack </developer/system/networking>`, :doc:`the firewall </user/security-in-qubes/firewall>`, or to fulfill other
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:doc:`stripped-down </introduction/getting-started/>` virtual machines based on popular operating systems,
such as :doc:`Fedora </user/templates/fedora/fedora>`, :doc:`Debian </user/templates/debian/debian>`, and
`Windows <https://github.com/Qubes-Community/Contents/blob/master/docs/os/windows/windows.md>`__.
- **Levels of trust:** from complete to non-existent. All windows are displayed in a unified desktop environment with
:doc:`unforgeable colored window borders </introduction/getting-started>` so that different security levels are easily identifiable.
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- **Strong isolation** Isolate different pieces of software as if they were installed on separate
physical machines using advanced virtualization techniques.
- **Template system** Use :ref:`app qubes <user/reference/glossary:app qube>` to
- **Template system** Use :term:`app qubes <app qube>` to
share a root file system without sacrificing security using the innovative
:doc:`Template system </user/templates/templates>`.
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- **Multiple operating systems** Use multiple operating systems at the same time, including
:doc:`Fedora </user/templates/fedora/fedora>`, :doc:`Debian </user/templates/debian/debian/>`, and
`Windows <https://github.com/Qubes-Community/Contents/blob/master/docs/os/windows/windows.md>`__
- **Disposables** Create :doc:`disposables </user/how-to-guides/how-to-use-disposables>` on the fly that self-destruct when shut down.
- **Whonix integration** Run `Tor <https://www.torproject.org/>`__ securely system-wide using `Whonix with Qubes <https://www.whonix.org/wiki/Qubes>`__.
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**you** have control over your software, not the other way around.
(See some :doc:`examples of how different types of users organize their qubes </user/how-to-guides/how-to-organize-your-qubes>`.)
Qubes is also powerful. Organizations like the `Freedom of the Press Foundation <https://securedrop.org/news/piloting-securedrop-workstation-qubes-os>`__,
Qubes is also powerful. Organizations like the `Freedom of the Press Foundation <https://securedrop.org/news/piloting-securedrop-workstation-qubes-os>`__,
`Mullvad <https://twitter.com/mullvadnet/status/631010362083643392>`__,
and `Let's Encrypt <https://twitter.com/letsencrypt/status/1239934557710737410>`__
rely on Qubes as they build and maintain critical privacy and
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- If youre a current or potential Qubes user, you may want to check out the :doc:`documentation </index>` and the :ref:`user FAQ <introduction/faq:users>`.
- If youre a developer, theres dedicated :ref:`developer documentation <index:developer documentation>` and a :ref:`developer FAQ <introduction/faq:developers>` just for you.
- Ready to give Qubes a try? Head on over to the `downloads page <https://www.qubes-os.org/downloads/>`__, and read the :doc:`installation guide </user/downloading-installing-upgrading/installation-guide>`.
- If youre a developer, theres dedicated :ref:`index:Developer Documentation` and a :ref:`developer FAQ <introduction/faq:developers>` just for you.
- Ready to give Qubes a try? Head on over to the `downloads page <https://www.qubes-os.org/downloads/>`__, and read the :ref:`Installation guide`.
- Need help, or just want to join the conversation? Learn more about :doc:`help, support, the mailing lists, and the forum </introduction/support>`.