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AROS is described as 'The AROS Research Operating System is a lightweight, efficient, and flexible desktop operating system, designed to help you make the most of your computer' and is a operating system in the os & utilities category. There are more than 50 alternatives to AROS for a variety of platforms, including Linux, BSD, Self-Hosted solutions, Windows and Mac. The best alternative is Ubuntu, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like AROS are Linux Mint, Debian, Arch Linux and Fedora.

AROS alternatives are mainly Operating Systems but may also be Linux Distros. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of AROS.
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  1. Ubuntu is a community developed, Linux-based operating system that is perfect for laptops, desktops and servers. It contains all the applications you need - a web browser, presentation, document and spreadsheet software, instant messaging and much more.

    ⚫︎ CustomizableUbuntu is easy to customize with themes or similar features.
    ⚫︎ Support for scriptingUbuntu supports scripts and macros to automate or customize tasks.
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    Ubuntu 20.04 Focal Fossa

  2. Linux Mint is one of the most popular desktop Linux distributions and used by millions of people. The purpose of Linux Mint is to produce a modern, elegant and comfortable operating system which is both powerful and easy to use. Latest: Uma (20.2).

    ⚫︎ CustomizableLinux Mint is easy to customize with themes or similar features.
    ⚫︎ Ad-freeLinux Mint doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
    ⚫︎ No TrackingLinux Mint will not track or use your personal data.
    ⚫︎ Dark ModeLinux Mint supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
    ⚫︎ Privacy focusedLinux Mint is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
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    Debian

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    • Free • Open Source
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted

    The Debian Project is an association of individuals who have made common cause to create a free operating system. This operating system that we have created is called Debian.

    ⚫︎ CustomizableDebian is easy to customize with themes or similar features.
    ⚫︎ Rolling ReleaseDebian supports updates that are continuously rolled out, rather than in batches of versions.
    ⚫︎ No TrackingDebian will not track or use your personal data.
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    Debian 9 gnome.

  5. Arch Linux is an independently developed, i686- and x86_64-optimised 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.

    ⚫︎ CustomizableArch Linux is easy to customize with themes or similar features.
    ⚫︎ Rolling ReleaseArch Linux supports updates that are continuously rolled out, rather than in batches of versions.
    ⚫︎ LightweightArch Linux consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
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    arch with KDE 4.4 desktop

  6. 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.

    ⚫︎ CustomizableFedora is easy to customize with themes or similar features.
    ⚫︎ No TrackingFedora will not track or use your personal data.
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    Fedora 23 (GNOME)

  8. Windows 10 is a personal computer operating system released by Microsoft as part of the Windows NT family of operating systems

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  9. macOS is a Unix-based operating system, developed and marketed by Apple Inc. It is designed to run on Macintosh computers, having been pre-installed on all Macs since 2002.

    ⚫︎ Privacy focusedmacOS is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
    ⚫︎ Chromecast SupportCast your content to a Chromecast connected device with macOS.
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    Kubuntu

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    • Free • Open Source
    • Linux

    Kubuntu is an official "flavor" of Ubuntu that uses the KDE Plasma desktop environment. This gives it a completely different look and feel.

    ⚫︎ CustomizableKubuntu is easy to customize with themes or similar features.
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    Kubuntu 19.10 "Eoan Ermine"

  11. 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.

    ⚫︎ CustomizablePop!_OS is easy to customize with themes or similar features.
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    Xubuntu

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    • Free • Open Source
    • Linux

    Xubuntu is an elegant and easy-to-use operating system. Xubuntu comes with Xfce, which is a stable, light and configurable desktop environment. It is based on Ubuntu Debian Linux.

    ⚫︎ LightweightXubuntu consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
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    Xubuntu 19.10
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