Alpine Linux is a security-oriented, lightweight Linux distribution based on musl libc and busybox.
List of alternative operating systems for old 32 bit hardware
This is a list of alternative operating systems that we can install on old 32 bit computers. Unfortunately, each year more and more modern operating systems drop 32 bit support and this list may get out of date very quickly. The list including modern operating systems at the top that is more suitable for everyday home use which is becoming a real challenge these days to find. The list also include lightweight and experimental "hobby" operating systems toward the bottom that may not be suitable for everyday home use but has the potential.
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Puppy Linux is a unique family of Linux distributions meant for the home-user computers. It was originally created by Barry Kauler in 2003.
Haiku is an open-source operating system that specifically targets personal computing. Inspired by the BeOS, Haiku is fast, simple to use, easy to learn and yet very powerful.
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Void is a general purpose operating system, based on the monolithic Linux kernel. Its package system allows you to quickly install, update and remove software; software is provided in binary packages or can be built directly from sources with the help of the XBPS source packages...
Raspberry Pi OS (previously called Raspbian) is the Foundation’s official supported operating system. You can install it with NOOBS or download the image below and follow our installation guide.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application types
Platforms
- Linux
- Raspberry Pi
FreeDOS is a complete, free, 100% MS-DOS compatible operating system. Works on old hardware, in DOS emulators, and in embedded systems.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
antiX is a fast, lightweight and easy to install systemd-free Linux live CD distribution based on Debian Stable for Intel-AMD x86 compatible systems.
Fast and powerful operating system based on the latest technologies while offering highly productive desktop environment. We focus on security, reliability, long-term stability and conservative integration of verified new features.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application types
Platforms
- Linux
- Raspberry Pi
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KolibriOS is a tiny yet incredibly powerful and fast operating system. This power requires only a few megabyte disk space and 8MB of RAM to run. Kolibri features a rich set of applications that include word processor, image viewer, graphical editor, web browser and well over 30...
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