Xispa OS is a Brazilian Linux distribution based on Debian, created by Filipi Hadji. It brings its own interface, its own apps and everyday tools together so you can be the owner of your machine.

Yes. Xispa OS is free: you can download and use it at no cost.

Download the Xispa OS image, write it to a USB drive with an image writer (such as balenaEtcher or Rufus), boot the computer from the drive and follow the installer. Back up your files before installing.

That is one of the project's focus areas: giving a second life to Intel Macs that no longer receive macOS updates. Compatibility depends on the model (Wi-Fi, sound and graphics), so test before wiping macOS; Macs with Apple chips are not confirmed yet.

Installing one system alongside another (dual boot) is generally possible, but it depends on your disk layout and computer. Back up first and, if in doubt, prefer a separate disk.

Yes. The Xispa OS simulator runs right in your browser, with nothing to install and no account, and reproduces the desktop, the menu, the apps and some system workflows. It does not replace testing on your own computer.

The minimum requirements for each edition are still being finalized. The focus is on 64-bit computers, including older PCs and Intel Macs, with the goal of getting the most out of the hardware you already own.

Xispa OS uses the Debian repositories and plans to integrate Flatpak apps from Flathub, installed through the Store. In the simulator, the Store and commands only change a virtual browser catalog.

Xispa OS includes original games, such as Pups Kart, Chess and Pool, that also work offline. The Gamer profile, with launchers and performance tools, is in planning, and compatibility with third-party games depends on each game, anti-cheat and hardware.

The Debian base receives security updates continuously, and the idea is to keep the system up to date through the package manager. Details on how Xispa OS will deliver its own updates will be announced on the site.

The Debian base does not send usage data by default, and Xispa OS does not aim to track the people who use it. Third-party apps, such as browsers and online services, follow their own privacy policies.

The base is free software: GNU/Linux, Debian and KDE Plasma. The license of each Xispa OS component will be stated in the project's official release.

Xispa OS is being prepared in Brazilian Portuguese, English and Spanish. Language and country are separate choices in the system Settings.

That is a project goal: a familiar interface, with guidance in Portuguese, that makes getting started with Linux easier. Compatibility with your apps and hardware, and ease of maintenance, still need to be assessed by the people who use it.

Xispa OS was created by Filipi Hadji, a Brazilian designer and developer who also created meuLinux (simulators and a guide for choosing Linux distributions), Moscatee and Quiabbo.