Windows 95 Alternatives

Windows 95 is described as 'Consumer-oriented operating system developed by Microsoft as part of its Windows 9x family of operating systems' and is a operating system in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Windows 95 for a variety of platforms, including Linux, BSD, Windows, Mac and Self-Hosted apps. The best Windows 95 alternative is Linux Mint, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Windows 95 are Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora and Arch Linux.

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  1. CentOS icon
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    CentOS is a community-supported, free and open source operating system based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux. It exists to provide a free enterprise class computing platform and strives to maintain 100% binary compatibility with its upstream distribution.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  2. Haiku icon
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    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.

    224 Haiku alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Haiku
    • Self-Hosted
     
  3. OpenBSD icon
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    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.

    189 OpenBSD alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • BSD
     
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    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.

    183 Red Hat Enterprise Linux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux is the most popular commercial alternative to Windows 95.

    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux is Paid and ProprietaryWindows 95 is also Paid and Proprietary
  5. Slackware icon
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    Slackware Linux is an advanced Linux operating system, designed with the twin goals of ease of use and stability as top priorities. Including the latest popular software while retaining a sense of tradition, providing simplicity and ease of use alongside flexibility and power...

    178 Slackware alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  6. Peppermint OS icon
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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  7. SliTaz icon
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    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.

    142 SliTaz alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  9. Slax icon
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    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.

    49 Slax alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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