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Atmorous’s noteI use this one currently for my phone. Use this for any phone it covers. Looks and runs like Android
Open-Source and Community-Made Operating System alternatives for Android, Windows, and MacOS. There's no alternatives for iOS yet
If you want to switch to any of these let me know and I'll help you out. Switching is similiar to downloading an app in a way.
For New Hardware I Recommend Buying These To Be Able To Make Better Switch
If you want to replace an old device these are your best options for hardware
Laptop: KDE Slimbook VI: https://kde.slimbook.es/ (Or your own laptop)
KDE Hardware (A lot more on there)
Latest Samsung Phones Covered by LineageOS (Or your own Android phone if it is covered), or Latest Google Phones Covered by GrapheneOS
You can still use your current devices if they are covered by the below operating systems. More devices are always being added to be covered overtime
Android-Based Alternatives
Use these for now if you are on Android. If you have iPhone there are no alternatives for it
/e/ is a fork of LineageOS that aims to be completely free of everything Google. Not only that, but there are a number of goals the developer has in mind for /e/ that more people feel are vital to a mobile operating system.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Android
- Android Tablet
AtAtmorous’s noteLooks and runs like Android too. Seems to be better than LineageOS and easier to install but haven't tried it yet
GrapheneOS is a privacy and security focused mobile OS with Android app compatibility developed as a non-profit open source project. It's focused on the research and development of privacy and security technology including substantial improvements to sandboxing, exploit...
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Android
- Android Tablet
AtAtmorous’s noteMainly for Google Phones. Looks and runs like Android as well
Mobile Linux Distros
Keep an eye on these for near-future. They are not ready for use but when they are it will allow you to switch to that OS and makes your a convergence phone (I like to call it a triphone). Basically, what it means is that your phone will become an all-in-one as a phone, laptop-desktop, and tablet. So you can use the features of all 3 altogether instead of needing seperate devices.
When you connect your Triphone
Nura (formerly postmarketOS) extends the free and open source operating system Alpine Linux to run on smartphones and other mobile devices. Alpine is a security-oriented, light-weight Linux distribution based on musl libc and BusyBox.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Linux
- Linux Mobile
AtAtmorous’s noteThis is the main one I recommend since you'll be able to make your phone look and run however you want. Whether you want it to look and be like Android or iOS without actually being Android/ iOS
Ubuntu Touch is the Ubuntu operating system for mobile phones originally created by Canonical and now developed by the UBports Community.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Linux
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AtAtmorous’s noteGood one to know
Plasma Mobile turns your phone into a fully open hacking device, just like a PC. You can join us to start building new mobile experiences now.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Linux
- KDE
- Linux Mobile
Laptop-Desktop Windows Linux Distros Alternatives
Recommend switching to any of them except the last ohne if you are new and on a Windows laptop.
Desktop-focused Linux system offering custom menus, multimedia codecs, browser plugins, native DVD playback, and integrated software manager with user-friendly tools.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Linux
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AtAtmorous’s noteI currently use this one for my laptop that has it run like Windows. Specifically I use the Cinnamon version of Linux Mint that makes it look like Windows 10. Customizeable to look, and sound how you want.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Linux
- BSD
AtAtmorous’s note(This part is just for seeing what it is) This is the Cinnamon DE visual part of Linux Mint that makes it look like Windows 10
KDE neon is an Ubuntu-based Linux distribution that offers a stable and easy-to-use platform, featuring the latest KDE Plasma desktop and application releases.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Linux
AtAtmorous’s noteAnother one that looks and runs like Windows 10
Pop!_OS is an operating system for STEM and creative professionals who use their computer as a tool to discover and create. Unleash your potential on secure, reliable open source software. Based on your exceptional curiosity, we sense you have a lot of it.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Linux
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AtAtmorous’s noteLooks and runs like MacOS. With it's Cosmic DE built-in already it looks so beautfiul. Customizeable to look, and sound how you want too
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Linux
+5AtAtmorous’s note(Another part for just seeing what it is) This is the Cosmic DE part of Pop!_OS that makes it look like MacOS. It looks so beautiful!!!
Fedora creates an innovative, free, and open source platform for hardware, clouds, and containers that enables software developers and community members to build tailored solutions for their users.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Linux
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AtAtmorous’s noteKinda looks and runs like MacOS but also it's own thing
Arch Linux is an independently developed, x86_64 optimized GNU/Linux distribution targeted at competent Linux users. It uses pacman, its home-grown package manager, to provide updates to the latest software applications with full dependency tracking.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Linux
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AtAtmorous’s noteFor people who like to tinker with fully being able to change anything I recommend this. Don't use as your first Linux Distro though.
MacOS Alternative
Switch from MacOS to Fedora Asahi Remix. Not all years and models of Macbooks are supported yet.
Hopefully you are able to see there are many phenomenal different alternatives!!! YouTube guides online for everything!!
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