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 Arch Linux, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Absolute Linux are EndeavourOS, Puppy Linux, Haiku and Alpine Linux.

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Absolute Linux alternatives page was last updated Feb 27, 2023
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  1. Arch Linux icon

    Arch Linux

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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.

    191 Arch Linux alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Linux
    arch with KDE 4.4 desktop

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Minimalistic
    4.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Rolling Release
    2.  Arch User Repository
    3.  Wiki documentation
    4.  Community-based
    5.  Linux-based
    6.  Bleeding edge
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Command line interface
    10.  No registration required
    11.  Package Control
    12.  Works Offline

    Arch Linux VS Absolute Linux

     

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

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

    • Arch Linux is Free and Open SourceAbsolute Linux is Free and Proprietary
    • Arch Linux is Customizable, Lightweight, Minimalistic and Privacy focusedAbsolute Linux is not according to our users
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    EndeavourOS

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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...

    162 EndeavourOS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    EndeavourOS screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Rolling Release
    2.  Desktop Environment
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Based on Arch Linux
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Portable
    10.  Command line interface

    EndeavourOS VS Absolute Linux

     
  4. Puppy Linux icon

    Puppy Linux

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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.

    190 Puppy Linux alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Puppy Linux screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Portable
    3.  Linux-based
    4.  Persistent Storage

    Puppy Linux VS Absolute Linux

     
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    Haiku

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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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Haiku
    Haiku screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Multitasking
    2.  Independent
    3.  Native GUI
    4.  Portable
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Drag and Drop

    Haiku VS Absolute Linux

     
  6. Alpine Linux icon

    Alpine Linux

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    Alpine Linux is a security-oriented, lightweight Linux distribution based on musl libc and busybox.

    85 Alpine Linux alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Alpine Linux screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  No Tracking

    Alpine Linux VS Absolute Linux

     
  7. TempleOS icon

    TempleOS

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    The Temple Operating System (TempleOS) is a free and open source, x86_64, non-preemptive, multi-tasking PC operating system.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    TempleOS screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Specific for 64-Bit

    TempleOS VS Absolute Linux

     

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

    • TempleOS is Free and Open SourceAbsolute Linux is Free and Proprietary
    • TempleOS is LightweightAbsolute Linux is not according to our users
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    SliTaz

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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.

    144 SliTaz alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CH flagSwitzerland

    Platforms

    • Linux
    SliTaz screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Rolling Release
    3.  Portable
    4.  Portable Linux
    5.  Technical versatility
    6.  Linux-based

    SliTaz VS Absolute Linux

     
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    EasyOS

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    EasyOS is an experimental Linux distribution that uses many technologies and package formats pioneered by Puppy Linux .

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Linux
    EasyOS screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Minimalistic

    EasyOS VS Absolute Linux

     
  11. Porteus icon

    Porteus

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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...

    25 Porteus alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Porteus screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable Linux
    2.  Persistent Storage
    3.  Small-footprint

    Porteus VS Absolute Linux

     
  12. KolibriOS icon

    KolibriOS

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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...

    38 KolibriOS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    KolibriOS screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    KolibriOS VS Absolute Linux

     
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    Damn Small Linux

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

    55 Damn Small Linux alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Damn Small Linux screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Linux-based
    2.  Portable Linux

    Damn Small Linux VS Absolute 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
    • Damn Small Linux is LightweightAbsolute Linux is not according to our users
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    Slax

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    Slax is a minimalist desktop live CD based on Debian's "stable" branch, it boots into a simple desktop using the Fluxbox window manager which offers a small collection of applications.

    49 Slax alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Slax screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Slax VS Absolute Linux

     
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