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. Frugalware icon
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    Frugalware Linux is an independently developed general purpose desktop Linux distribution designed for intermediate users. It follows simple Slackware -like design concepts and includes the .

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  2. Hanthana Linux icon
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    Hanthana is a Linux based operating system and a Fedora remix suitable for desktop and laptop users. Hanthana comes to you in the form of a Live CD for regular PC (i686 architecture) systems.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  3. Parsix icon
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    Parsix GNU/Linux is a live and installation DVD based on Debian GNU/Linux. The project's goal is to provide a ready-to-use and easy-to-install operating system based on .

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  4. FatDog64 icon
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    Fatdog64 Linux is a small yet versatile 64-bit multi-user Linux distribution. built to run on virtually any computer with a 64-bit architecture.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
  5. Lunar Linux icon
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    Lunar Linux is a source based Linux distribution. It is built entirely by compiling source code, using custom optimizations.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  6. Obarun icon
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    Obarun is a GNU/Linux operating system that relies on s6/66 init and service management suite. The goal of Obarun is to provide an alternative for people looking for more simplicity and transparency in maintaining their systems.

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    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
  7. Mythbuntu icon
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    Mythbuntu is a community supported add-on for Ubuntu focused upon setting up a standalone MythTV based PVR system. It can be used to prepare a standalone system or for integration with an existing MythTV network.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  8. illumos icon
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    illumos is a free and open-source Unix operating system. It derives from OpenSolaris, which in turn derives from SVR4 UNIX and Berkeley Software Distribution (BSD). illumos comprises a kernel, device drivers, system libraries, and utility software for system administration.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  9. Peropesis icon
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    Peropesis is a small-scale, minimalist, command-line-based Linux operating system. It's an incomplete system, but it's constantly being improved. Also, it is a free operating system created from a free software.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  10. Ubermix icon
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    The ubermix is an all-free, specially built, Linux-based operating system designed from the ground up with the needs of education in mind.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
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