Linux-libre Alternatives

    Linux-libre is described as 'GNU package that is maintained from modified versions of the Linux kernel. The aim of the project is to remove any software that does not include its source code, has its source code obfuscated or released under proprietary licenses' and is an app in the OS & Utilities category. There are three alternatives to Linux-libre for Linux and Self-Hosted solutions. The best alternative is Linux kernel, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Linux-libre are GNU Hurd (Free, Open Source) and XNU (Free, Open Source).

    This page was last updated May 12, 2020

    1. Linux kernel

      • Free • Open Source
      • Linux
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      The Linux kernel is the operating system kernel used by the Linux family of Unix-like operating systems.
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    2. GNU Hurd

      • Free • Open Source
      • Linux
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        GNU Hurd (usually referred to as the Hurd) is a computer operating system kernel designed as a replacement for Unix, released as free software under the GNU General Public License. It has been under development since 1990 by the GNU Project of the Free Software Foundation.
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      • XNU

        • Free • Open Source
        • Self-Hosted
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          XNU kernel is part of the Darwin operating system for use in OS X and iOS operating systems. XNU is an acronym for XNU is Not Unix.
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