Mandriva Linux Alternatives

Mandriva Linux is described as 'French Linux distribution . Was launched in 1998 under the name of Mandrake Linux, with the goal of making Linux easier to use for everyone. At that time, Linux was already well-known as a powerful and stable operating system that demanded strong technical' and is a Linux Distro in the os & utilities category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Mandriva Linux for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Self-Hosted, Windows, Mac and BSD apps. The best Mandriva Linux alternative is Linux Mint, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Mandriva Linux are Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora and Arch Linux.

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  1. OpenBSD icon
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    The OpenBSD project produces a FREE, multi-platform 4.4BSD-based UNIX-like operating system. Our efforts emphasize portability, standardization, correctness, proactive security and integrated cryptography.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • BSD
     
  2. Red Hat is the leader in development, deployment, and management of Linux and open source solutions for Internet infrastructure - ranging from embedded devices to secure Web servers. Red Hat was founded in 1994 by visionary entrepreneurs Bob Young and Marc Ewing.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Linux
     
  3. Ubuntu MATE icon
     96 likes

    Ubuntu Mate is a stable, easy-to-use operating system with a configurable desktop environment. Ideal for those who want the most out of their desktops, laptops and netbooks and prefer a traditional desktop metaphor.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  4. Solus icon
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    Solus Operating System is a Linux distribution built from scratch, exclusively for desktop systems. There is no scope-creep associated with generic platforms, and the project aims to provide a modern and focused desktop-centric solution, that is designed to keep out of the way...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
  5. MX Linux icon
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    MX Linux is an operating system - a cooperative venture between the antiX and former MEPIS communities. It is a midweight OS that combines an elegant and efficient desktop with simple configuration, high stability and solid performance.

    185 MX Linux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
  6. Chrome OS icon
     142 likes

    Google Chrome OS is a Linux-based operating system designed by Google that uses the Google Chrome web browser as its principal user interface, so it works primarily with web applications.

    196 Chrome OS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Chrome OS
     
  7. Deepin icon
     61 likes

    Deepin is a reinterpretation to creativity and individuality. It is not only a rebirth to the system appearance, but also a brand-new upgrade to the operating experience! All of this lets deepin become the best partner of your computer.

    203 Deepin alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
  8. Devuan icon
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    Devuan GNU+Linux is a fork of Debian without systemd that allows users to reclaim control over their system by avoiding unnecessary entanglements and ensuring Init Freedom.

    44 Devuan alternatives

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    • Linux
     
  9. Mageia icon
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    Mageia is a fork of Mandriva Linux formed in September 2010 by former employees and contributors to the popular French Linux distribution. Unlike Mandriva, which is a commercial entity, the Mageia project is a community project and a...

    204 Mageia alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
  10. OpenMandriva Lx icon
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    The OpenMandriva distribution is a full-featured Linux desktop and server, sponsored by the OpenMandriva Association, and is based on ROSA, a Russian Linux distribution project which forked Mandriva Linux in 2012.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  11. Trisquel icon
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    Trisquel is a computer operating system, a GNU + Linux distribution, derived from another distribution, Ubuntu, which is derived from Debian.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  12. Ubuntu Server icon
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    The leading platform for scale-out computing, Ubuntu Server helps you make the most of your infrastructure. Whether you want to deploy an OpenStack cloud, a Hadoop cluster or a 50,000-node render farm, Ubuntu Server delivers the best value scale-out performance available.

    186 Ubuntu Server alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
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