A developer has recreated the Windows 8.1 Start Menu for Linux, aiming to offer a familiar tiled interface. Posted by user N3Rumie on the Linux subreddit, the project uses Python to mimic Windows 8.1's Start Menu experience.
Features and Functionality
The Start Menu clone allows launching Python scripts, flatpaks, Steam games, and native system apps. Users can customize colors, move tiles, and organize them into groups and folders. Despite limited features—such as missing search mode—it provides around 80% of the original functionality.
Technical Requirements
The project is built using PyQt6 version 6.10.1 and pynput version 1.8.1. The code is shared on Pastebin, indicating potential for future community contributions.
Community Interest
The Linux subreddit post gained significant traction, showing strong interest in grafting Windows UI elements onto Linux systems. Further development and features are anticipated as the project's creator plans expansions.
