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Solus

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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...

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  • FreeOpen Source

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  • International

Platforms

  • Linux
4.8 / 5 Avg rating (8)
70likes
8comments

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Properties

  1.  Lightweight
  2.  Easy to use

Features

  1.  Rolling Release
  2.  Linux-based
  3.  Ad-free
  4.  Dark Mode

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  • braky updated Solus
    7 days ago
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    CypherJack added Solus as alternative to GLF OS
    18 days ago
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    justarandom added Solus as alternative to AnduinOS
    about 2 months ago
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    OpenSourceSoftware added Solus as alternative to EU OS
    2 months ago
  • OpenSourceSoftware added Solus as alternative to ParticleOS
    2 months ago
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    POX added Solus as alternative to Aurora OS
    3 months ago
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    aliriza-keskin23 added Solus as alternative to Turkman Linux
    3 months ago
  • alternativeto-deviant liked Solus
    4 months ago
  • brokken reviewed Solus  
    8 months ago

    Recently I have tested around 20 different Linux distros with a focus on slow machines, and Solus was the most efficient, while being fully functional from the start, no specific knowledge needed. Unfortunately, it didn't want to install on a machine with less than 2 GB of RAM, but it was pretty usable from USB for simple tasks. It is also a good looking and easy to use OS, and users won't find it hard to switch from Windows. EDIT: with newer updates, NVidia GPU support deteriorated severely...

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Top Positive Comment
Selwyn Orren
Sep 4, 2018
3

Solus is the best operating system. Its fast, efficient and not based on anything. Essentially built from the ground up. Love its ease of use and relatively small footprint. This is the operating system for the modern world. Steam integration, web developer friendly, modern tech office friendly and the developer have a great sense of humour. Now lets get to "discombobulating the update matrix" and "thinking really hard". I am sure thee are a few more easter eggs in the mix somewhere.

brokken
Nov 3, 2024
0

Recently I have tested around 20 different Linux distros with a focus on slow machines, and Solus was the most efficient, while being fully functional from the start, no specific knowledge needed. Unfortunately, it didn't want to install on a machine with less than 2 GB of RAM, but it was pretty usable from USB for simple tasks. It is also a good looking and easy to use OS, and users won't find it hard to switch from Windows. EDIT: with newer updates, NVidia GPU support deteriorated severely without a fix, so I had to switch to a more stable Linux distro

ab1
May 9, 2022
0

Solus is okay with some updates.

Advik
Feb 23, 2022
0

Lghtweight, no bloatwares and works amazing!

toddlyons
Jul 26, 2021
0

Lightweight. Fast on older hardware. Love the Budge desktop environment. Modern styling with a dark theme.

Raveen Kumar
Oct 5, 2018
2

Neat, clean and familiar desktop. Budgie DE is one of the best DE's around. You show give it a try. Installation was easy and is working perfectly fine without any issues. This distro has a great future ahead.

alexandredarochacelestino
May 28, 2018
3

Solus is a Linux based OS that is rolling release and stable. Has its own graphic interface (Budgie) developed in house. Its extremely user friendly. Has Its own packager (EOPKG) thats is nice to use. Its optimized for Steam client and games in general.

I'm testing for about 3 weeks and will probably switch over my Kubuntu. I highly recommend anyone to give it a try.

[Edited by alexandredarochacelestino, May 28]

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What is Solus?

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 of the user, working intuitively with virtually no configuration required. As such there is a stronger emphasis on multimedia and “home-computing” enabling, as well as enabling desktop users to go about their daily professional lives with ease.

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  • Developed by

    Solus Project
  • Licensing

    Open Source and Free product.
  • Rating

    Average rating of 4.8
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  • Supported Languages

    • English

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Solus was added to AlternativeTo by hook54321a on Jun 5, 2015 and this page was last updated Jun 15, 2025.