Welcome to Reflyx OS!

Our computing needs have evolved enormously since the creation of the first operating systems in the early 1970s. We live in a global world, owning dozens of computers, with a digital footprint spaning another bunch of web applications around the infamous cloud. But looking at all operating systems around us, we would think that nothing has changed! Our devices are still operating under the same principles that were invented more than 60 years ago! They are mostly oblivious to the outside world, focused on managing their small hardware kingdom while 99% of the computing is happening beyond their reach. If not for browsers, innovative form factors and vendor specific cloud application suites, today's computers would be much less relevant, if not completely outdated.

Understanding Reflyx

If you're new here, please start by reading the Project Background, Rethink Software and Hardware as a Commodity sections to better understand the problems we're solving and why we need a new computing paradigm going forward. You can also read about Blockchains and why they are wonderful innovations but mostly misguided in how they solve decentralized computing problems. And then, read the AI Storm section, to better understand the challenges we predict from AI evolution and adoption and how, through a new computing paradigm, we can harvest benefits from it instead of getting sidelined.

You can also read more in-depth technical articles about various key technological features, decisions or innovation in our technical articles section. These articles are for developers and should help you better understand the various initiatives, architectural decisions and tools to rewire your brain for online living software thinking!

Using Reflyx

So you understand the concepts and why we need a new computing paradigm and want to expore further? We've got you covered! While Reflyx OS is not open-source (yet?) for various good and bad reasons, we still produce a free weekly build (yes we're the only ones allowed to build!) for various hosts like Windows, Mac OS and Linux. You might also want to try the OEM native Reflyx OS version if you feel adventurous! You can get installation instructions for your host platform and get started by following our tutorials.

Building Reflyx

If you're interested in playing an active role in the epic adventure of re-inventing software and building the next operating system that will support a few decades of innovation and positive AI adoption, please read the Join our Community page to find all ways you can contribute.