Absolute Linux AlternativesLinux Distros and other similar apps like Absolute Linux

Absolute Linux is described as 'Absolute is a 64-bit Lightweight Linux distribution based upon Slackware; It concentrates on "desktop" use so that it is ready for internet, multimedia, document and general home use out of the box' and is a Linux Distro in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Absolute Linux for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Self-Hosted, Arch Linux, Haiku and HP webOS apps. The best Absolute Linux alternative is Fedora, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Absolute Linux are Arch Linux, EndeavourOS, Haiku and Puppy Linux.

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  1. Fedora icon
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    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.

    183 Fedora alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
    • Fedora is the most popular Linux alternative to Absolute Linux.

    • Fedora is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Absolute Linux.

    • Fedora is Free and Open SourceAbsolute Linux is Free and Proprietary
    • Fedora is Customizable and Privacy focusedAbsolute Linux is not according to our users
  2. Arch Linux icon
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    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.

    199 Arch Linux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  3. EndeavourOS icon
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    EndeavourOS is an Arch-based distro that provides an Arch experience without the hassle of installing it manually for both x86_64 and ARM systems. After installation, you’re provided with a lightweight and almost barebones environment ready to be explored with your terminal...

    163 EndeavourOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  4. Haiku icon
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    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.

    224 Haiku alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Haiku
    • Self-Hosted
     
    • Haiku is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Absolute Linux.

    • Haiku is Free and Open SourceAbsolute Linux is Free and Proprietary
    • Haiku is Privacy focusedAbsolute Linux is not according to our users
  5. Alpine Linux icon
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    Alpine Linux is a security-oriented, lightweight Linux distribution based on musl libc and busybox.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  6. SliTaz icon
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    SliTaz is a free operating system, working completely in RAM and booting from removable media such as a CD-ROM or USB key. SliTaz is distributed as a LiveCD, and weighs less than 40MB. The system is quick and responsive, clean and robust.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  7. MenuetOS icon
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    MenuetOS is an Operating System in development for the PC written entirely in 32/64 bit assembly language. Menuet64 is released under proprietary license and Menuet32 under GPL. Menuet supports 32/64 bit x86 assembly programming for smaller, faster and less resource hungry...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
     
  8. Porteus icon
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    Porteus is a complete linux operating system that is optimized to run from CD, USB flash drive, hard drive, or other bootable storage media. It's small (under 300Mb) and insanely fast which allows you to start up and get online while most other operating systems are left...

    26 Porteus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

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

    • Damn Small Linux is Free and Open SourceAbsolute Linux is Free and Proprietary
  10. KolibriOS icon
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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...

    80 KolibriOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
     
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