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This repository was archived by the owner on Jul 2, 2022. It is now read-only.
Re-worked basically the entire readme for better user experience, including table of content to new users to easily access the FAQ pages.
Created: What is Atlas? & Table of contents
Renamed: "What are the benefits compared to regular windows?" -> "Windows vs. Atlas" and reworked it's contents
### What are the benefits compared to regular windows?
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# What is Atlas?
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Atlas is a modfied version of Windows which removes all of the negative drawbacks of Windows which dwinders gaming performance. We're a transparent and open source project striving for equal rights for players whether you're running a potato, or a gaming PC.
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Whilst keeping our main focus on performance, we're also a great option to reduce system latency, network latency, input lag, and keep your system private.
Atlas removes all types of tracking embedded within Windows 10 and enforces hundreds of group policies to minimize data collection. Things outside the scope of Windows we cannot increase privacy for, such as websites you visit.
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## Windows vs. Atlas
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####**Secure**
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### **Private**
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Atlas aims to be secure as possible without losing performance by disabling features that can leak information or be exploited. There are exceptions to this such as [Spectre](https://spectreattack.com/spectre.pdf) and [Meltdown](https://meltdownattack.com/meltdown.pdf). These mitigations are disabled to improve performance.
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Atlas removes all types of tracking embedded within Windows and enforces hundreds of group policies to minimize data collection. Things outside the scope of Windows we cannot increase privacy for, such as websites you visit.
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### **Secure**
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Atlas aims to be secure as possible without losing performance. We do this by disabling features that can leak information or be exploited. There are exceptions to this such as [Spectre](https://spectreattack.com/spectre.pdf), and [Meltdown](https://meltdownattack.com/meltdown.pdf). These mitigations are disabled to improve performance.
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If a security mitigation measure decreases performance, it will be disabled.
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Below are some features/mitigations that have been changed, if they contain a (P) they are security risks that have been fixed:
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Below are some features/mitigations that have been altered, if they contain a (P) they are security risks that have been fixed:
-[NetBIOS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NetBIOS) (*Possible Information Retrieval*)
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####**Debloated**
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### **Debloated**
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Atlas is heavily stripped, preinstalled apps and other components are removed. Although this can break some compatibility, it significantly reduces ISO and install size. Functionalities such as Windows Defender, are [removed](https://github.com/Atlas-OS/Atlas/wiki/1.-FAQ#13-whats-removed-in-atlas-os). This modification is focused on pure gaming, but most work and education applications work.
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Atlas is heavily stripped, pre-installed applications and other components are removed. Although this can break some compatibility, it significantly reduces ISO and install size. Functionalities such as Windows Defender, and such are stripped completely. This modification is focused on pure gaming, but most work and education applications work. [Check out what else we've removed in our FAQ](https://github.com/Atlas-OS/Atlas/wiki/1.-FAQ#13-whats-removed-in-atlas-os).
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####**Performant**
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### **Performant**
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Atlas is pre-tweaked. We've done almost everything to squeeze out the most performance, minimize latency and input lag.
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We've done the following to do this:
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Atlas is pre-tweaked. Whilst maintaining compatibility, but also striving for performance, we've squeezed every last drop of performance into our Windows images. Some of the many changes that we've done to improve Windows have been listed below.
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- Custom Power Plan
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- Minimized Services
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- Boot Configuration Optimization
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- Optimized Process Scheduling
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## Discord
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Go ahead and join our [discord](https://discord.gg/xx6S3g3HzE) if you have any questions!
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## Brand kit
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Want to make your own Atlas wallpaper? Maybe mess around with our logo to make your own design? We have this accessible to the public to spark new creative ideas across the community. [Check out our brand kit](./img/atlas_os_logo.ps)
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Want to make your own Atlas wallpaper? Maybe mess around with our logo to make your own design? We have this accessible to the public to spark new creative ideas across the community. [Check out our brand kit and make something amazing.](./img/atlas_os_logo.ps)
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We also have a dedicated area in the discussions tab so you can share your work with other creative geniuses and maybe even spark some inspiration too! [Here](https://github.com/Atlas-OS/Atlas/discussions/categories/community-artwork).
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We also have a [dedicated area in the discussions tab](https://github.com/Atlas-OS/Atlas/discussions/categories/community-artwork), so you can share your designs with other creative geniuses and maybe even spark some inspiration!
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