FluentOS is not a custom Windows build, fork, or security bypass. It is a curated set of:
- ✨ UX Presets & Configurations — Cohesive visual design and behavior
- 🚀 PowerShell Automation — Reproducible, scriptable installations
- 🛠️ Third-Party Integrations — Seelen, Windhawk, DWMBlurGlass, Explorer customizations
- 📋 Policy Guidelines — Best practices for organizational deployments
This v0.1 POC establishes the foundation and vision for what FluentOS will become in v1.0 and beyond.
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Vision & Goals | 📖 docs/vision |
| Installation | ⚙️ poc/installation |
| Requirements | 📋 poc/requirements |
| Roadmap | 🗺️ docs/roadmap |
| Legal | ⚖️ docs/legal |
fluentos/
├── docs/ # 📚 Documentation & Vision
│ ├── vision.md # What FluentOS is (and isn't)
│ ├── scope.md # What's in scope / out of scope
│ ├── non-goals.md # Explicit non-goals
│ ├── editions.md # Core, Business, Fleet editions
│ ├── roadmap.md # v0.1 → v1.0 timeline
│ └── legal.md # Licensing & legal framework
│
├── poc/ # 🧪 POC Documentation
│ ├── requirements.md
│ ├── installation.md
│ ├── configuration.md
│ └── known-limitations.md
│
├── scripts/ # 🔧 Installation & Configuration
│ ├── install/ # winget.ps1, tweaks.ps1, services.ps1
│ ├── uninstall/ # rollback.ps1
│ └── profiles/ # JSON theme presets
│
├── tools/ # 🛠️ Third-Party Tool Guides
│ ├── seelen/ # Window manager integration
│ ├── windhawk/ # UX patcher integration
│ ├── dwmblurglass/ # Blur effects integration
│ └── explorer/ # Explorer customizations
│
├── LICENSE # MIT License
└── README.md # This file
FluentOS comes in three editions, each tailored to different scales:
| Edition | Target | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Core | 👤 Individuals | Personal Windows 11 enhancement |
| Business | 🏢 SMBs | Standardized workstation deployments |
| Fleet | 🏭 Enterprise | Multi-machine governance & management |
This v0.1 POC is not production-ready. It serves to:
- Define the vision and scope
- Establish the organizational structure
- Outline the approach for v0.2+ iterations
Current limitations and known issues are documented in poc/known-limitations.
FluentOS is open source and welcomes contributions. Areas of interest:
- 📚 Documentation improvements
- 🐛 Bug reports and fixes
- ✨ Theme enhancements
- 🔧 Script improvements
- 📦 Tool integration guides
FluentOS is released under the MIT License. See LICENSE for full details.
Key Points:
- ✅ Use freely on systems you own or manage
- ✅ Modify and distribute per MIT terms
- ❌ Cannot circumvent Windows licensing
- ❌ Cannot claim Microsoft affiliation
FluentOS respects Microsoft licensing and operates through supported APIs only. → Legal framework & compliance