Puppy Linux is a unique family of Linux distributions meant for the home-user computers. It was originally created by Barry Kauler in 2003.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (GPL-2.0)
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- Linux
Chrome OS Alternatives
One of the most popular alternatives to Chrome OS is Linux Mint, which is free and open source. Other popular alternatives are Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora and Arch Linux. You're spoiled for choice with Operating Systems like Chrome OS: we list more than 100 alternatives for Linux, self-hosting, Windows, Mac and the web.
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- 208 Puppy Linux alternatives
CentOS is a community-supported, free and open source operating system based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux. It exists to provide a free enterprise class computing platform and strives to maintain 100% binary compatibility with its upstream distribution.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
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- Linux
United States
+2
Vinix is an effort to write a modern, fast, and useful operating system in the V programming language.
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- Free
- Open Source (GPL-2.0)
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- Mac
- Linux
- Alpine Linux
Lithuania
EU
+9
Ubuntu Mate is a stable, easy-to-use operating system with a configurable desktop environment. Ideal for those who want the most out of their desktops, laptops and netbooks and prefer a traditional desktop metaphor.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
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- Linux
United Kingdom
199 Red Hat Enterprise Linux alternativesRed Hat is the leader in development, deployment, and management of Linux and open source solutions for Internet infrastructure - ranging from embedded devices to secure Web servers. Red Hat was founded in 1994 by visionary entrepreneurs Bob Young and Marc Ewing.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
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- Linux
- United States
Artix Linux is a fork (or continuation as an autonomous project) of the Arch-OpenRC and Manjaro-OpenRC projects. Artix Linux offers a lightweight, rolling-release operating system featuring the OpenRC init software.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
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- Linux
France- EU
187 Garuda Linux alternativesGaruda Linux is an appealing Arch Linux-based distribution with BTRFS (modern filesystem), Linux-zen kernel, auto snapshots, gaming edition, and many more bleeding edge features. Besides its sharp focus on performance, Garuda Linux also simplifies the user experience by...
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (GPL-3.0)
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- Linux
India
+5
The OpenBSD project produces a FREE, multi-platform 4.4BSD-based UNIX-like operating system. Our efforts emphasize portability, standardization, correctness, proactive security and integrated cryptography.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
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Platforms
- BSD
MX Linux is an operating system - a cooperative venture between the antiX and former MEPIS communities. It is a midweight OS that combines an elegant and efficient desktop with simple configuration, high stability and solid performance.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
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Platforms
- Linux
- United States
+1
212 Deepin alternativesDeepin is a reinterpretation to creativity and individuality. It is not only a rebirth to the system appearance, but also a brand-new upgrade to the operating experience! All of this lets deepin become the best partner of your computer.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
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Platforms
- Linux
China
+3
Solus Operating System is a Linux distribution built from scratch, exclusively for desktop systems. There is no scope-creep associated with generic platforms, and the project aims to provide a modern and focused desktop-centric solution, that is designed to keep out of the way...
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Linux
- Global
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.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (MIT)
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- Haiku
- Global
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