Windows Vista Alternatives

Windows Vista is described as 'The successor to Windows XP and is introducing a slew of new features some of the more notable are Windows Aero, Windows Sidebar and the new Windows Shell structure' and is a operating system in the os & utilities category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Windows Vista for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Self-Hosted, BSD, Windows and Mac apps. The best Windows Vista alternative is Linux Mint, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Windows Vista are Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora and Arch Linux.

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  1. ULinux icon
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    ULinux is based on openSUSE, and is a free linux distribution with the aim of combining the DIY-approach of Arch with the setup of Ubuntu.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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    AcademiX GNU/Linux is a Debian-based Linux distribution developed specifically for education. The distribution was built on the Debian Linux (Stretch / Buster) distribution and contains free software for education.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  3. instantOS icon
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    instantOS is a Manjaro based distro that works out of the box but is still aimed at power users. Everything is lightning fast and works out of the box.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Manjaro Linux
     
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    Black Lab Linux is a custom Linux distribution that focuses on bringing stability to desktop Linux. This system provides high performance and enhanced multimedia capabilities to home, business, and professional desktop Linux users.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
     
  5. aptosid icon
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    aptosid is an operating system based on the Debian GNU/Linux unstable branch, codenamed sid, and our ISOs hold fast to the core values and the Social Contract of Debian (DFSG).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  6. ZevenOS icon
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    ZevenOS is an Ubuntu -based GNU/Linux distribution with focus on providing a fast and easy-to-use system with BeOS-like user interface and support for older hardware.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  7. Laxer OS icon
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    Laxer OS is an Arch Linux-based distribution of Linux for work and everyday use. Our OS is available for any 64-bit computer, laptop, or tablet. Our distribution focuses on security, reliability, and performance, Laxer OS is a versatile, and simple Linux distribution designed to...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
     
  8. 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
     
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    Bluestar Linux is an Arch Linux-based distribution, built with an understanding that people want and need a solid Operating System that provides a breadth of functionality and ease of use without sacrificing aesthetics.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  10. Minoca OS icon
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    Minoca OS is a general purpose operating system designed specifically for feature-rich embedded devices. It's got all the high-level functionality that you've come to expect from an operating system, but offers it in a fraction of the memory footprint.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
     
  11. Source Mage icon
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    Sourcemage is a source-based GNU/Linux distribution based on a Sorcery metaphor of 'casting' and 'dispelling' programs, which we refer to as 'spells'.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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