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 Mac 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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IBM OS/2 alternatives page was last updated Jan 24, 2025
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  1. MINIX 3 icon

    MINIX 3

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    MINIX is a POSIX-compliant Unix-like operating system based on a tiny microkernel running in kernel mode with the rest of the operating system running as a number of isolated, protected, processes in user mode.

    154 MINIX 3 alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Educational

    Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Unix-like
    3.  Microkernel
    4.  Embeddable
    5.  ARM support

    MINIX 3 VS IBM OS/2

     
  2. Slax icon

    Slax

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    Slax is a minimalist desktop live CD based on Debian's "stable" branch, it boots into a simple desktop using the Fluxbox window manager which offers a small collection of applications.

    49 Slax alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Slax screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

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  4. webOS Open Source Edition icon

    webOS Open Source Edition

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    webOS is a web-centric and usability-focused software platform for smart devices. The operating system has constantly evolved, passing through its journey from Palm to HP, and most recently to LG Electronics.

    36 webOS Open Source Edition alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • KR flagSouth Korea

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    webOS Open Source Edition Features

    1.  Stream video to Smart TV
    2.  Linux-based

    webOS Open Source Edition VS IBM OS/2

     
  5. UbuntuDDE icon

    UbuntuDDE

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    UbuntuDDE, also known as Ubuntu with Deepin Desktop Environment, is a Linux distribution that combines the user-friendly Ubuntu system with the modern and elegant Deepin desktop environment.

    160 UbuntuDDE alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  6. Bedrock Linux icon

    Bedrock Linux

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    Bedrock Linux is a meta Linux distribution which allows users to utilize features from other, typically mutually exclusive distributions. Essentially, users can mix-and-match components as desired. For example, one could have:

    113 Bedrock Linux alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Command line interface

    Bedrock Linux VS IBM OS/2

     
  7. Archcraft icon

    Archcraft

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    A Fast, friendly, open-source operating system, for newbies, geeks & DIY enthusiasts.

    166 Archcraft alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    Archcraft VS IBM OS/2

     
  9. SerenityOS icon

    SerenityOS

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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

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    SerenityOS screenshot 1

    SerenityOS Features

    1.  X86/x64 Compatibility
    2.  Unix-like

    SerenityOS VS IBM OS/2

     
  10. Parabola icon

    Parabola

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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

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    Parabola Features

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

    Parabola VS IBM OS/2

     
  11. illumos icon

    illumos

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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

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

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

    illumos VS IBM OS/2

     
  12. Tiny Core Linux icon

    Tiny Core Linux

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    Tiny Core Linux (TCL) is a minimal Linux operating system that manifests the Core Project's philosophy and focuses on providing a base system using BusyBox and flwm.

    31 Tiny Core Linux alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Tiny Core Linux screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Minimalistic

    Tiny Core Linux VS IBM OS/2

     
  13. openmamba icon

    openmamba

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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

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    openmamba screenshot 1

    openmamba Features

    1.  Linux-based

    openmamba VS IBM OS/2

     
  14. ravynOS icon

    ravynOS

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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

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • BSD
    • FreeBSD
    ravynOS screenshot 1

    ravynOS Features

    1.  macOS-like
    2.  X86/x64 Compatibility

    ravynOS VS IBM OS/2

     
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