IBM OS/2 Alternatives

IBM OS/2 is described as 'OS/2 is a series of computer operating systems, initially created by Microsoft and IBM under the leadership of IBM software designer Ed Iacobucci' and is a operating system in the os & utilities category. There are more than 50 alternatives to IBM OS/2 for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, BSD, Self-Hosted and Raspberry Pi apps. The best IBM OS/2 alternative is Linux Mint, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like IBM OS/2 are Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora and Arch Linux.

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OS/2 is a series of computer operating systems, initially created by Microsoft and IBM under the leadership of IBM software designer Ed Iacobucci.

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IBM OS/2 alternatives page was last updated Jan 24, 2025
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  1. Edubuntu icon

    Edubuntu

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    Edubuntu is an Ubuntu-based operating system that's designed for educational use in schools and other educational institutions.

    157 Edubuntu alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    Edubuntu VS IBM OS/2

     
  2. WattOS icon

    WattOS

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    wattOS is a fast desktop Linux distribution based on Debian. Using the lightweight Openbox window manager as its default user interface, the distribution strives to be as energy-efficient as possible...

    171 WattOS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    • Linux
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Low memory usage
    2.  Based on Debian

    WattOS VS IBM OS/2

     
  4. antiX icon

    antiX

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    antiX is a fast, lightweight and easy to install systemd-free Linux live CD distribution based on Debian Stable for Intel-AMD x86 compatible systems.

    178 antiX alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    • Linux
    antiX screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Based on Debian

    antiX VS IBM OS/2

     
  5. Pardus icon

    Pardus

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    Pardus is a GNU/Linux distribution funded and developed by the Scientific & Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBITAK). Pardus’ main focus is home use and office-related work with a user-friendly graphical interface using Gnome or Xfce desktop environments.

    129 Pardus alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    • Linux
    Pardus screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Based on Debian
    2.  Linux-based
    3.  XFCE support

    Pardus VS IBM OS/2

     
  6. Damn Small Linux icon

    Damn Small Linux

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    Damn Small Linux is a very versatile 50MB mini desktop oriented Linux distribution.

    55 Damn Small Linux alternatives

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    • Free • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Linux-based
    2.  Portable Linux

    Damn Small Linux VS IBM OS/2

     
  7. Ubuntu Cinnamon icon

    Ubuntu Cinnamon

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    Featuring Linux Mint’s Cinnamon Desktop with Ubuntu at the core, packed fast and full of features, here is the most traditionally modern desktop you will ever love.

    160 Ubuntu Cinnamon alternatives

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    • Free • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  9. Essence icon

    Essence

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    A desktop operating system built from scratch, for control and simplicity.

    119 Essence alternatives

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    • Free • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  10. Netrunner icon

    Netrunner

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    Netrunner is an Debian -based distribution with a focus on desktop computing. It boasts a carefully tuned KDE Plasma Plasma 5 desktop.

    155 Netrunner alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    • Linux
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    Netrunner Features

    1.  Based on Debian
    2.  KDE

    Netrunner VS IBM OS/2

     
  11. Clear Linux icon

    Clear Linux

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    Clear Linux OS is an open source, rolling release Linux distribution optimized for performance and security, from the Cloud to the Edge, designed for customization, and manageability.

    113 Clear Linux alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

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    • Linux
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    Clear Linux Features

    1.  Rolling Release
    2.  Linux-based

    Clear Linux VS IBM OS/2

     
  12. Ubuntu Kylin icon

    Ubuntu Kylin

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    Ubuntu Kylin is an official Ubuntu subproject whose goal is to create a variant of Ubuntu that is more suitable for Chinese users using the Simplified Chinese writing system.

    162 Ubuntu Kylin alternatives

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    • Free • Open Source

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    • Linux
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    Ubuntu Kylin Features

    1.  Distribution
    2.  Based on Ubuntu

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  13. PCLinuxOS icon

    PCLinuxOS

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    PCLinuxOS is a free easy to use Linux-based Operating System for desktops or laptops.

    188 PCLinuxOS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Mate Desktop

    PCLinuxOS Features

    1.  Rolling Release
    2.  Linux-based
    3.  Windows-like

    PCLinuxOS VS IBM OS/2

     
  14. NomadBSD icon

    NomadBSD

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    NomadBSD is a persistent live system for USB flash drives, based on FreeBSD. Together with automatic hardware detection and setup, it is configured to be used as a desktop system that works out of the box, but can also be used for data...

    169 NomadBSD alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • BSD
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    NomadBSD Features

    1.  Portable

    NomadBSD VS IBM OS/2

     
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