Solus Alternatives

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

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  1. Voyager icon
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    Voyager Live is an Xubuntu distribution and live DVD showcasing the Xfce desktop environment. Its features include the Avant Window Navigator or AWN (a dock-like navigation bar), Conky (a program which...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  2. Infinitive OS is an open-source project created to replace windows and macOS, it mounts the latest versions of the Linux kernel and contains open source components but also proprietary software. It has the KDE desktop environment pre-installed

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  3. MorphOS icon
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    MorphOS is an AmigaOS-like computer operating system. It is a mixed proprietary and open source OS produced for the PowerPC processor based computers.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • MorphOS
     
  4. Kaisen Linux icon
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    Kaisen Linux is a distribution for IT professional based on the Debian GNU/Linux distribution. It is a complete operating system whose originality is to provide a set of tools dedicated to system administration and covering all the needs for diagnosing and dealing with faults or...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  5. Ubuntu Cloud icon
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    Ubuntu Cloud is an open source Linux operating system designed to be used as a personal cloud server. It is based on the well known Ubuntu Linux distribution and recognized as an official Ubuntu flavor, distributed by Canonical.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  6. 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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    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  7. Calculate Linux is based on Gentoo that is well known for its stability and great performance on a broad range of hardware: from Pentium Pro to modern CPUs.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
     
  8. EuroLinux icon
     5 likes

    EuroLinux is an enterprise-class Linux distribution made and supported by the EuroLinux company, built directly from source code of Red Hat Enterprise Linux.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  9. Siduction icon
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    The siduction distribution is a desktop-oriented operating system and live medium based on the 'unstable' branch of Debian GNU/Linux.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  10. AROS icon
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    The AROS Research Operating System is a lightweight, efficient, and flexible desktop operating system, designed to help you make the most of your computer. It's an independent, portable and free project, aiming at being compatible with AmigaOS at the API level (like Wine...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • AROS
     
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