Haiku is an open-source operating system that specifically targets personal computing. Inspired by the BeOS, Haiku is fast, simple to use, easy to learn and yet very powerful.




Windows 2000 is described as 'The successor to Microsoft's Windows NT. It is primarily designed for business users; its counterpart for home users is Windows ME' and is a operating system in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Windows 2000 for a variety of platforms, including Linux, BSD, Windows, Self-Hosted and Mac apps. The best Windows 2000 alternative is Linux Mint, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Windows 2000 are Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora and openSUSE.
Haiku is an open-source operating system that specifically targets personal computing. Inspired by the BeOS, Haiku is fast, simple to use, easy to learn and yet very powerful.




Red Hat is the leader in development, deployment, and management of Linux and open source solutions for Internet infrastructure - ranging from embedded devices to secure Web servers. Red Hat was founded in 1994 by visionary entrepreneurs Bob Young and Marc Ewing.

Red Hat Enterprise Linux is the most popular commercial alternative to Windows 2000.
The OpenBSD project produces a FREE, multi-platform 4.4BSD-based UNIX-like operating system. Our efforts emphasize portability, standardization, correctness, proactive security and integrated cryptography.


Peppermint OS is a user-friendly operating system that prioritizes mobility, efficiency, and ease of use, allowing users to quickly connect, communicate, and complete tasks without the need for extensive setup or customization.




SliTaz is a free operating system, working completely in RAM and booting from removable media such as a CD-ROM or USB key. SliTaz is distributed as a LiveCD, and weighs less than 40MB. The system is quick and responsive, clean and robust.


Trisquel is a computer operating system, a GNU + Linux distribution, derived from another distribution, Ubuntu, which is derived from Debian.




FreeDOS is a complete, free, 100% MS-DOS compatible operating system. Works on old hardware, in DOS emulators, and in embedded systems.



Edubuntu is an Ubuntu-based operating system that's designed for educational use in schools and other educational institutions.

Damn Small Linux is a very versatile 50MB mini desktop oriented Linux distribution.



Slax is a minimalist desktop live CD based on Debian's "stable" branch, it boots into a simple desktop using the Fluxbox window manager which offers a small collection of applications.




PCLinuxOS is a free easy to use Linux-based Operating System for desktops or laptops.




openmamba GNU/Linux is a ready-to-use operating system for netbooks, notebooks, desktop and server personal computers.
