Source Mage AlternativesLinux Distros & Operating Systems like Source Mage

Source Mage is described as 'Sourcemage is a source-based GNU/Linux distribution based on a Sorcery metaphor of 'casting' and 'dispelling' programs, which we refer to as 'spells'' and is a Linux Distro in the os & utilities category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Source Mage for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Self-Hosted, BSD, Mac and Windows apps. The best Source Mage alternative is Ubuntu, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Source Mage are Tails, Xubuntu, Gentoo and FydeOS.

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  1. Ubuntu icon

    Ubuntu

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    Ubuntu is a community developed, Linux-based operating system that is perfect for laptops, desktops and servers. It contains all the applications you need - a web browser, presentation, document and spreadsheet software, instant messaging and much more.

    165 Ubuntu alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    • Ubuntu
    Ubuntu 24.04 with Gnome 46
     
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    Ubuntu is designed from the ground up to be as friendly to the end user as possible. Everything is distributed in binary format, and is configured graphically. In contrast, Source Mage is geared towards powerusers and hobbyists, and is compiled entirely from source code.

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    • Ubuntu is the most popular Linux alternative to Source Mage.

    • Ubuntu is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Source Mage.

    • Ubuntu is Free and Open SourceSource Mage is also Free and Open Source
    • Ubuntu is Customizable and LightweightSource Mage is not according to our users
  2. Tails icon

    Tails

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    The Amnesic Incognito Live System (Tails) is a Debian 9 based live CD/USB with the goal of providing complete Internet anonymity for the user. The product ships with several Internet applications, including web browser, IRC client, mail client...

    130 Tails alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    • Tor Browser
    • GNOME
    • Tor
    • Thunderbird
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  5. Gentoo icon

    Gentoo

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    Gentoo Linux is a versatile, fast, highly configurable and completely free Linux and FreeBSD distribution geared towards developers and network professionals.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

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    • Linux
    • BSD
    • FreeBSD
    Gentoo screenshot 1
     
  6. FydeOS icon

    FydeOS

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    FydeOS offers a choice for regular PCs to behave like Chromebooks with alternative supporting services, on-premise or in the cloud, with or without Google. Formerly known as "Flint OS".

    120 FydeOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    • Chrome OS
    FydeOS screenshot 1
     
  7. GhostBSD icon

    GhostBSD

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    GhostBSD is a user friendly desktop operating system based on FreeBSD , which attempts to conform to the Single Unix Specification. FreeBSD is known for its stability and security in server environments, which, incidentally, provides an...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • BSD
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  9. AlmaLinux icon

    AlmaLinux

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    Launched with the code-name Project Lenix, AlmaLinux OS is an open-source, community-driven project that intends to fill the gap left by the demise of the CentOS stable release. AlmaLinux OS is a 1:1 binary compatible fork of RHEL® 8 and it is built by the creators of the...

    123 AlmaLinux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    AlmaLinux Desktop Environment
     
  10. DietPi icon

    DietPi

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    DietPi is a lightweight and optimized operating system mostly targeted against IoT devices. With DietPi you can install specially optimized software with a few clicks. It has an easy-to-use whiptail GUI for its many configuration and system management options and a helpful...

    136 DietPi alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
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    • DietPi is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Source Mage.

    • DietPi is Free and Open SourceSource Mage is also Free and Open Source
    • DietPi is LightweightSource Mage is not according to our users
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    Mageia

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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...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    Mageia screenshot 1
     
  12. Void Linux icon

    Void Linux

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    Void is a general purpose operating system, based on the monolithic Linux kernel. Its package system allows you to quickly install, update and remove software; software is provided in binary packages or can be built directly from sources with the help of the XBPS source packages...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    Void's desktops: XFCE, Enlightenment and MATE
     
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    GNU Guix

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    A purely functional package manager and an advanced distribution of the GNU operating system developed by the GNU Project—which respects the freedom of computer users.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • GNU Hurd
    Xfce desktop environment
     
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    Ultramarine Linux

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    100% Fedora-compatible Linux distribution with stable updates, open-source packages, out-of-the-box tweaks, and enhanced setup for developers and everyday users, streamlining software creation, packaging, and immediate usability across all experience levels.

    167 Ultramarine Linux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    GNOME is a simple, elegant, and intuitive desktop environment with a focus on productivity.
     
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