Pranks
Fake Ubuntu Update Screen
The aubergine background, the Ubuntu wordmark and the row of loading dots. A very specific prank for a very specific audience, and all the funnier for it.
What people use the fake ubuntu update for
Prank the Linux user in your life
Landing this on someone who runs Ubuntu daily requires the right screen, and the payoff is proportional.
Screenshots for guides
A clean boot-update screen for documentation without rebooting a real machine.
Set dressing
A generic-looking Linux update screen for a film, a stream or a photo.
How to use the fake ubuntu update
- 1Press F for fullscreen.
- 2Adjust the pace of the loading animation.
- 3Leave it running.
- 4Escape exits fullscreen; close the tab to end it.
Frequently asked questions
Does this touch apt or my packages?+
No. A browser tab has no access to your package manager or your filesystem. It is an animation.
Do I need to install anything?+
No. Everything on whitescreen.studio runs inside the browser tab you already have open. There is nothing to download, no extension and no account.
Is it free?+
Yes, all of it, with no sign-up and no usage limit.
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