KaOS Alternatives

KaOS is described as 'Desktop Linux distribution that features the latest version of the KDE desktop environment, the Calligra office suite, and other popular software applications that use the Qt toolkit. It was inspired by Arch Linux, but the developers build their own packages which are' and is a Linux Distro in the os & utilities category. There are more than 100 alternatives to KaOS for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Self-Hosted, BSD, Mac and Windows apps. The best KaOS alternative is Lubuntu, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like KaOS are CentOS, Raspberry Pi OS, Haiku and Chrome OS.

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    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

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    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
     
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    Pearl Linux OS has been available for free download since 12/2014 with our first release simply titled Pearl Linux. It was based on the 14.04 released version of Ubuntu. That release was using the XFCE desktop environment.

    172 Pearl OS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
  3. Enso OS icon
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    Enso aims to be a clean and simple OS that is easy to use and incorporates some of our favourite projects from around the Linux world.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
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    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

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
    • Manjaro Linux
     
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    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

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    • Linux
     
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    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

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  7. Septor icon
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    Septor Linux is a operating system that provides users with a perfect computing environment for surfing the Internet anonymously. Septor providing users with a stable and reliable distribution that is based on Debian GNU/Linux and works on a wide range of computers.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE
     
  8. 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

    Platforms

    • BSD
     
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    Our goal is to create a simple and intuitive Arch Linux installer, focusing on improving the user experience. Some of Anarchy's features are:

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
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    Qimo 4 Kids is a child-friendly desktop environment built entirely with free software. Qimo comes pre-installed with educational games for kids and themed with large colorful icons to help young users navigate easily.

    136 Qimo For Kids alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  11. 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

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
     
  12. Laxer OS icon
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    Laxer OS is an Arch Linux-based distribution of Linux for work and everyday use. Our OS is available for any 64-bit computer, laptop, or tablet. Our distribution focuses on security, reliability, and performance, Laxer OS is a versatile, and simple Linux distribution designed to...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
     
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