GeckoLinux AlternativesLinux Distros & Operating Systems like GeckoLinux

GeckoLinux is described as 'Linux spin based on the openSUSE distribution, with a focus on polish and out-of-the-box usability on the desktop' and is a Linux Distro in the os & utilities category. There are more than 100 alternatives to GeckoLinux for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Self-Hosted, BSD, Mac and Windows apps. The best GeckoLinux alternative is Ubuntu, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like GeckoLinux are Tails, openSUSE, Manjaro Linux and Xubuntu.

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  1. Ubuntu icon
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    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.

    167 Ubuntu alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Ubuntu
     
  2. Tails icon
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    The Amnesic Incognito Live System (Tails) is a Debian 9 based live CD/USB with the goal of providing complete Internet anonymity for the user. The product ships with several Internet applications, including web browser, IRC client, mail client...

    130 Tails alternatives

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    • Linux
    • Tor Browser
    • GNOME
    • Tor
    • Thunderbird
     
  3. openSUSE icon
     340 likes

    openSUSE is a free and Linux-based operating system for your PC, Laptop or Server.

    193 openSUSE alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
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    openSUSE vs GeckoLinux Comments
    John Fastman
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    Gecko is based directly on OpenSUSE (the rolling or LTS versions) but with some tweaks, particularly in that Gecko comes with different desktops already pre-optimized. Under the hood and in 99% of all other respects, OpenSUSE and Gecko are the same. It's just Gecko has some things done to it for convenience.

    • openSUSE is Free and Open SourceGeckoLinux is also Free and Open Source
    • openSUSE is Customizable and Privacy focusedGeckoLinux is not according to our users
  4. Manjaro Linux icon
     329 likes

    Manjaro is a user-friendly Linux distribution based on the independently developed Arch operating system. Within the Linux community, Arch itself is renowned for being an exceptionally fast, powerful, and lightweight distribution that provides access to the very latest cutting...

    180 Manjaro Linux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
     
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    Manjaro Linux vs GeckoLinux Comments
    TheKickstart
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    Manjaro is able to give users a simple and easy to use desktop out of the box, and being based off of Arch allows you to have access to the AUR.

    • Manjaro Linux is Free and Open SourceGeckoLinux is also Free and Open Source
    • Manjaro Linux is Customizable, Lightweight and Security-focusedGeckoLinux is not according to our users
  5. GhostBSD icon
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    GhostBSD is a user friendly desktop operating system based on FreeBSD , which attempts to conform to the Single Unix Specification. FreeBSD is known for its stability and security in server environments, which, incidentally, provides an...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • BSD
     
  6. FydeOS icon
     12 likes

    FydeOS offers a choice for regular PCs to behave like Chromebooks with alternative supporting services, on-premise or in the cloud, with or without Google. Formerly known as "Flint OS".

    120 FydeOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Chrome OS
     
  7. AlmaLinux icon
     12 likes

    Launched with the code-name Project Lenix, AlmaLinux OS is an open-source, community-driven project that intends to fill the gap left by the demise of the CentOS stable release. AlmaLinux OS is a 1:1 binary compatible fork of RHEL® 8 and it is built by the creators of the...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  8. Mageia icon
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    Mageia is a fork of Mandriva Linux formed in September 2010 by former employees and contributors to the popular French Linux distribution. Unlike Mandriva, which is a commercial entity, the Mageia project is a community project and a...

    199 Mageia alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
  9. OpenMandriva Lx icon
     10 likes

    The OpenMandriva distribution is a full-featured Linux desktop and server, sponsored by the OpenMandriva Association, and is based on ROSA, a Russian Linux distribution project which forked Mandriva Linux in 2012.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  10. DietPi icon
     16 likes

    DietPi is a lightweight and optimized operating system mostly targeted against IoT devices. With DietPi you can install specially optimized software with a few clicks. It has an easy-to-use whiptail GUI for its many configuration and system management options and a helpful...

    135 DietPi alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
     
  11. Void Linux icon
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    Void is a general purpose operating system, based on the monolithic Linux kernel. Its package system allows you to quickly install, update and remove software; software is provided in binary packages or can be built directly from sources with the help of the XBPS source packages...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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