video review
Community Driven.
elementary has a single goal: to provide the best possible experience for our community. We're driven by a desire to be better, not by a paycheck. Contributors aren't profit-maximizers, they're purpose-maximizers.
Transparent and Open.
We believe in the power of open source and global collaboration. That means anyone can download, use, modify, and contribute to the code we've written to bring their ideas to life. The code is developed in the open, meaning it's available for review, scrutiny, and improvement by tens of thousands of developers all around the world. All before it hits your system.
Beautiful and Usable.
elementary is crafted by designers and developers who believe that computers can be easy, fun, and gorgeous. By putting design first, we ensure we're not compromising on quality or usability.
Modern Computing.
elementary OS is a free replacement for Windows on the PC and OS X on the Mac. It comes with what you'd expect, like a fast web browser and an app store with thousands of apps. Plus some things you may not expect, like free updates and no known viruses.
Speedy
Luna has been engineered from the ground up to be light on its toes. It starts up quickly, logs in instantly, and uses the bare minimum of resources so that your apps enjoy a speed boost as well. And with Luna, you get the same Linux foundation chosen for the world’s fastest supercomputers.
Full of Features
When you install elementary, you’re not just installing an operating system. You’re installing an excellent suite of custom tailored apps that let you get right to business. Easily surf the web, check your email, listen to music, and tackle everyday tasks or pleasures.
Music
Browse by albums, Make playlists, Rate songs, and see similiar tracks.
Midori
Surf the web with the speed of the same rendering engine as Google Chrome and Apple Safari.
Empathy
Connect with Jabber, Facebook, Google Talk, AIM, IRC, Yahoo! and more.
Geary Mail
View multiple accounts, get desktop notifications, and read your mail in conversations.
Shotwell
Import, Organize, and Edit photos. Make a slideshow. Share with Facebook or Flickr.
Updates
Always stay on the cutting edge. Get updates right away, forever, for free.
from : http://elementaryos.org/