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 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.

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GNU-Darwin alternatives page was last updated Jan 6, 2022
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  1. SerenityOS icon
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    Serenity is a graphical 32-bit Unix-like operating system with 90s aesthetics and built for x86 systems.

    125 SerenityOS alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted

    SerenityOS Features

    1.  X86/x64 Compatibility
    2.  Unix-like

    SerenityOS VS GNU-Darwin

     
  2. Parabola icon
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    A project providing a fully free (as in freedom) derivative of Arch Linux. Inheriting Arch's lightweight and flexibility, Parabola offers software freedom plus all power to the users.

    173 Parabola alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Parabola Features

    1.  FSF Endorsement
    2.  GNU/linux-libre
    3.  Nonprism repository
    4.  Based on Arch Linux

    Parabola VS GNU-Darwin

     
  3. ArchBang icon
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    ArchBang is a simple GNU/Linux rolling release distribution which provides you with a lightweight Arch Linux system combined with the Openbox Window Manager.

    169 ArchBang alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Rolling Release
    2.  Out Of The Box
    3.  Based on Arch Linux

    ArchBang VS GNU-Darwin

     
  4. illumos icon
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    illumos is a free and open-source Unix operating system. It derives from OpenSolaris, which in turn derives from SVR4 UNIX and Berkeley Software Distribution (BSD). illumos comprises a kernel, device drivers, system libraries, and utility software for system administration.

    173 illumos alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Rolling Release
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Ad-free

    illumos VS GNU-Darwin

     
  5. OpenIndiana icon
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    OpenIndiana is a robust enterprise operating system, based on the illumos kernel. It is open source, free to use, community developed, and suitable for servers and desktops.

    101 OpenIndiana alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • OpenSolaris

    OpenIndiana Features

    1.  Unix-like

    OpenIndiana VS GNU-Darwin

     
  6. openmamba icon
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    openmamba GNU/Linux is a ready-to-use operating system for netbooks, notebooks, desktop and server personal computers.

    126 openmamba alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    openmamba Features

    1.  Linux-based

    openmamba VS GNU-Darwin

     
  7. GoboLinux icon
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    GoboLinux is a modular Linux distribution: it organizes the programs in your system in a new, logical way.

    170 GoboLinux alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    GoboLinux VS GNU-Darwin

     
  8. ravynOS icon
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    ravynOS is a new open-source desktop operating system that aims to provide a similar experience and compatibility with macOS on x86-64 systems.

    117 ravynOS alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • BSD
    • FreeBSD

    ravynOS Features

    1.  macOS-like
    2.  X86/x64 Compatibility

    ravynOS VS GNU-Darwin

     
  9. CLIP OS icon
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    The CLIP OS project is an open source project maintained by the ANSSI (National Cybersecurity Agency of France) that aims to build a secure, multi-level operating system, based on the Linux kernel and a lot of free and open source software.

    153 CLIP OS alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    CLIP OS VS GNU-Darwin

     
  10. dahliaOS icon
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    dahliaOS is a modern, secure, lightweight and responsive operating system, combining the best of GNU/Linux and Fuchsia OS.

    187 dahliaOS alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux

    dahliaOS Features

    1.  Linux-based

    dahliaOS VS GNU-Darwin

     
  11. Kano OS icon
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    An open-source OS for exploration, creation, and play. Kano OS is based on the Raspbian OS which itself is based on Debian, a Linux based operating system.

    141 Kano OS alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi

    Kano OS VS GNU-Darwin

     
  12. Minoca OS icon
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    Minoca OS is a general purpose operating system designed specifically for feature-rich embedded devices. It's got all the high-level functionality that you've come to expect from an operating system, but offers it in a fraction of the memory footprint.

    153 Minoca OS alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted

    Minoca OS VS GNU-Darwin

     
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