Windows XP Alternatives for Linux and Windows

Windows XP is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is Linux Mint, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Windows XP and loads of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Windows XP are Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora and Arch Linux.

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  1. Debian icon

    Debian

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    The Debian Project is an association of individuals who have made common cause to create a free operating system. This operating system that we have created is called Debian.

    198 Debian alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
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    • Debian is the most popular Windows & Self-Hosted alternative to Windows XP.

    • Debian is Free and Open SourceWindows XP is Paid and Proprietary
    • Debian is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedWindows XP is not according to our users
  2. Damn Small Linux icon

    Damn Small Linux

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    Damn Small Linux is a very versatile 50MB mini desktop oriented Linux distribution.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    • Damn Small Linux is the most popular Mac alternative to Windows XP.

    • Damn Small Linux is Free and Open SourceWindows XP is Paid and Proprietary
    • Damn Small Linux is LightweightWindows XP is not according to our users
  4. illumos icon

    illumos

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    illumos is a free and open-source Unix operating system. It derives from OpenSolaris, which in turn derives from SVR4 UNIX and Berkeley Software Distribution (BSD). illumos comprises a kernel, device drivers, system libraries, and utility software for system administration.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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