GNU-Darwin Alternatives

GNU-Darwin is described as 'Aims to be the most free software distribution. Our mission is two-fold: Focus on projects that leverage our unique combination of Darwin and GNU, and help users to enjoy the benefits of software freedom' and is a operating system in the os & utilities category. There are more than 100 alternatives to GNU-Darwin for a variety of platforms, including Linux, BSD, Windows, Self-Hosted and Chrome OS apps. The best GNU-Darwin alternative is Linux Mint, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like GNU-Darwin are Debian, Fedora, Arch Linux and Manjaro Linux.

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GNU-Darwin alternatives page was last updated Jan 6, 2022
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  1. FydeOS icon

    FydeOS

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    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".

    117 FydeOS alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Chrome OS
    FydeOS screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Cloud based
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Rolling Release
    4.  Portable
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Cloud Sync
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Command line interface
    10.  ChromeOS-like

    FydeOS VS GNU-Darwin

     
  2. Mageia icon

    Mageia

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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...

    192 Mageia alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Mageia screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Mageia VS GNU-Darwin

     
  4. Void Linux icon

    Void Linux

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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...

    206 Void Linux alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Void's desktops: XFCE, Enlightenment and MATE

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  GNU/linux-libre
    2.  Linux-based

    Void Linux VS GNU-Darwin

     
  5. GhostBSD icon

    GhostBSD

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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...

    186 GhostBSD alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • BSD
    GhostBSD screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    GhostBSD VS GNU-Darwin

     
  6. GNU Guix icon

    GNU Guix

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    A purely functional package manager and an advanced distribution of the GNU operating system developed by the GNU Project—which respects the freedom of computer users.

    204 GNU Guix alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • GNU Hurd
    Xfce desktop environment

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Configurable

    Features

    1.  FSF Endorsement
    2.  Linux-based
    3.  Functional Language
    4.  Rolling Release
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Container Virtualization
    7.  Support for scripting
    8.  Command line interface
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  No Tracking

    GNU Guix VS GNU-Darwin

     
  7. Linux Lite icon

    Linux Lite

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    Linux Lite is a beginner-friendly Linux distribution based on Ubuntu LTS and featuring the Xfce desktop.

    191 Linux Lite alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NZ flagNew Zealand

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Linux Lite 4.2 -November 2018

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  User friendly

    Features

    1.  Based on Ubuntu

    Linux Lite VS GNU-Darwin

     
  9. Peppermint OS icon

    Peppermint OS

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    Peppermint OS is a user-friendly operating system that prioritizes mobility, efficiency, and ease of use, allowing users to quickly connect, communicate, and complete tasks without the need for extensive setup or customization.

    171 Peppermint OS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Peppermint OS screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Based on Debian

    Peppermint OS VS GNU-Darwin

     
  10. Nitrux OS icon

    Nitrux OS

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    Debian-based Linux OS emphasizing beauty and efficiency. Uses KDE Plasma 5, AppImages, and OpenRC instead of systemd. Integrated with Maui Apps and Liquorix kernel for high responsiveness. Includes Firefox, NX Software Center, comprehensive app suite, and hardware probing.

    166 Nitrux OS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • MX flagMexico

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Nitrux 3.6.0

    Nitrux OS Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Kde support
    7.  NX Desktop
    8.  Based on Debian
    9.  KDE

    Nitrux OS VS GNU-Darwin

     
  11. SliTaz icon

    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 GNU-Darwin

     
  12. SparkyLinux icon

    SparkyLinux

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    SparkyLinux is a Debian-based Linux distribution which provides ready to use, out of the box operating system with a set of slightly customized lightweight desktops.

    164 SparkyLinux alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    SparkyLinux screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Gaming-focused

    Features

    1.  Rolling Release
    2.  Based on Debian

    SparkyLinux VS GNU-Darwin

     
  13. Ubuntu Budgie icon

    Ubuntu Budgie

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    Ubuntu Budgie (previously budgie-remix) is an Ubuntu-based distribution featuring the Budgie desktop, originally developed by the Solus project. Written from scratch and integrating tightly with GNOME stack, Budgie focuses on simplicity and...

    191 Ubuntu Budgie alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Ubuntu Budgie screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Based on Ubuntu
    2.  Linux-based

    Ubuntu Budgie VS GNU-Darwin

     
  14. OpenMandriva Lx icon

    OpenMandriva Lx

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    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.

    170 OpenMandriva Lx alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    The logon screen

    OpenMandriva Lx VS GNU-Darwin

     
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