IBM AIX Alternatives

Apps similar to IBM AIX include Ubuntu, which is free and open source. Other options are Debian, openSUSE, Manjaro Linux and Pop!_OS. You're spoiled for choice with Operating Systems like IBM AIX: we list more than 50 alternatives for Linux, self-hosting, Mac and Windows.

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  1. GNU-Darwin icon
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2015

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  2. DAMS OS icon
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    A Small Debian-based Live OS.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2013

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  3. Black Lab Linux is a custom Linux distribution that focuses on bringing stability to desktop Linux. This system provides high performance and enhanced multimedia capabilities to home, business, and professional desktop Linux users.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2016

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
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  4. Spatry's remix of Manjaro Linux! It comes with the XFCE desktop, lots of themes and a complete software set designed to give you an enjoyable user experience.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Since

    • Since 2018

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
    • Manjaro Linux
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  5. Bluestar Linux is an Arch Linux-based distribution, built with an understanding that people want and need a solid Operating System that provides a breadth of functionality and ease of use without sacrificing aesthetics.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2016

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  6. AcademiX GNU/Linux is a Debian-based Linux distribution developed specifically for education. The distribution was built on the Debian Linux (Stretch / Buster) distribution and contains free software for education.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Since

    • Since 2020

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  7. MirOS icon
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    MirOS BSD is a secure operating system from the BSD family for 32-bit i386 and sparc systems. It is based on 4.4BSD-Lite (mostly OpenBSD, some NetBSD®).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Since

    • Since 2016

    Platforms

    • BSD
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  8. HP-UX icon
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    HP-UX is Hewlett Packard Enterprise's proprietary implementation of the Unix operating system, based on UNIX System V (initially System III) and first released in 1984. Recent versions support the HP 9000 series of computer systems, based on the PA-RISC instruction set...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Since

    • Since 2019

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
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