Arch Linux Alternatives

Arch Linux is described as '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' and is a leading Linux Distro in the os & utilities category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Arch Linux for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Self-Hosted, Windows, BSD and Mac apps. The best Arch Linux alternative is Manjaro Linux, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Arch Linux are Linux Mint, Ubuntu, Debian and Fedora.

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  1. Zenned icon

    Zenned

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    A libre open source Linux operating system. Focused on ease of use, simplicy, and flexibility to adapt and change.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    Desktop
     
  2. Gnoppix icon

    Gnoppix

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    Gnoppix is the world 1st. AI open source operating system based on Linux with focus on user security and privacy-respecting alternative to Windows and macOS.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  4. Superb Mini Server icon

    Superb Mini Server

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    Superb Mini Server (SMS) is a Slackware-based server distribution with web, DNS, DHCP, file, print and fax servers, iptables firewall, mail server with spam filter and anti-virus scanner, and BitTorrent station.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    Zorin OS

    Linux-based OS designed for familiar user experience, mimicking Windows or macOS, supports dual-boot, runs Windows apps via WINE, pre-installed essential software, customizable desktop layouts, broad hardware compatibility, and p...

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    AmigaOS

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    AmigaOS is the proprietary native operating system of the Amiga and AmigaOne personal computers, introduced with the launch of the first Amiga, the Amiga 1000, in 1985.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • AmigaOS
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  7. ParticleOS

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    ParticleOS is a fully customizable immutable distribution implementing the concepts described in Fitting Everything Together.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
  8. Pearl OS icon

    Pearl OS

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    Pearl Linux OS has been available for free download since 12/2014 with our first release simply titled Pearl Linux. It was based on the 14.04 released version of Ubuntu. That release was using the XFCE desktop environment.

    172 Pearl OS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  11. FatDog64 icon

    FatDog64

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    Fatdog64 Linux is a small yet versatile 64-bit multi-user Linux distribution. built to run on virtually any computer with a 64-bit architecture.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  12. Friend icon

    Friend

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    The Friend Unifying Platform is a powerful open source framework that will allow developers to decouple their applications from technology silos. It will empower developers to swiftly deploy on and integrate with Ethereum and other decentralised technologies in a new blockchain...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Friend OS 1.3 with the Software catalog app.
     

    • Friend is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to Arch Linux.

    • Friend is Free and Open SourceArch Linux is also Free and Open Source
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    RetroBSD

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    RetroBSD is a port of 2.11BSD Unix intended for embedded systems with fixed memory mapping. The current target is Microchip PIC32 microcontroller with 128 kbytes of RAM and 512 kbytes of Flash.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • BSD
     
  15. Vinux icon

    Vinux

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    Vinux is a Ubuntu derived distribution optimised for the needs of blind and partially sighted users. By default Vinux provides two screen-readers, Braille display support and an extremely friendly community.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • GNOME
    • MATE
     
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    You need to switch between LTS versions in order to have lastest packages. Not good for my usage. Might be good for you...

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    • Vinux is Free and Open SourceArch Linux is also Free and Open Source
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