OpenMandriva Lx Alternatives

OpenMandriva Lx is described as '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' and is a Linux Distro in the os & utilities category. There are more than 100 alternatives to OpenMandriva Lx for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Self-Hosted, BSD, Windows and Chrome OS apps. The best OpenMandriva Lx alternative is Linux Mint, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like OpenMandriva Lx are Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora and Arch Linux.

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OpenMandriva Lx alternatives page was last updated May 23, 2025
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  1. Linspire icon

    Linspire

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    Linspire is a 64 bit Linux based OS, that is geared towards the business, education and government worker. It has all the applications business users will need for work, research and deployment among very high end desktop systems.

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    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    Linspire Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Based on Ubuntu

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    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.

    159 Ubuntu Kylin alternatives

    License model

    • 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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  4. ALT Linux icon

    ALT Linux

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    ALT Linux is a set of RPM-based, APT-managed operating systems built on top of the Linux kernel and Sisyphus package repository branches. ALT Linux Rescue is, well, the disaster recovery tool.

    205 ALT Linux alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Linux
    uefi boot

    ALT Linux Features

    1.  NTFS Partition Recovery
    2.  X86/x64 Compatibility
    3.  UEFI Support
    4.  Rescue cd
    5.  Linux-based
    6.  Network Tools

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    Zorin OS

    Linux-based OS designed for familiar user experience, mimicking Windows or macOS, supports dual-boot, runs Windows apps via WINE, pre-installed essential software, customizable desktop layouts, broad hardware compatibility, and p...

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    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

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Mate Desktop

    PCLinuxOS Features

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

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  7. 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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Clear Linux screenshot 1

    Clear Linux Features

    1.  Rolling Release
    2.  Linux-based

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  8. Knoppix icon

    Knoppix

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    Knoppix is an operating system based on Debian designed to be run directly from a CD / DVD (Live CD) or a USB key (Live USB), one of the first of its kind for any operating system. When starting a program, it is loaded from the removable medium and decompressed into a RAM drive.

    98 Knoppix alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Portable Linux
    2.  Booting from USB

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  10. 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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    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

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  11. 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...

    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

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    Oracle Solaris

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    Oracle Solaris is the #1 enterprise OS, delivering breakthrough high-availability, security, efficiency, and industry-leading scalability/performance.

    156 Oracle Solaris alternatives

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    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

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    • Self-Hosted
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    Oracle Solaris Features

    1.  Unix-like

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  13. 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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
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    UbuntuDDE Features

    1.  Based on Ubuntu

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  14. Chimera Linux icon

    Chimera Linux

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    Innovative, portable Linux distro fusing FreeBSD tools with Musl and LLVM, building from source for a simple yet comprehensive system.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    Country of Origin

    • PL flagPoland
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Chimera Linux screenshot 1

    Chimera Linux Features

    1.  Portable

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    Freespire

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    The Freespire Operating System is the open source and free as in beer release of the commercial Linspire operating system.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Freespire screenshot 1

    Freespire Features

    1.  Dark Mode

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