Windows XP Alternatives

Windows XP is described as 'Line of operating systems produced by Microsoft for use on personal computers, including home and business desktops, laptops, and media centers. The name "XP" is short for "experience"' and is a very popular operating system in the os & utilities category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Windows XP for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, Self-Hosted, Mac and BSD apps. The best Windows XP alternative is Linux Mint, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Windows XP are Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora and Arch Linux.

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  2. WattOS icon

    WattOS

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    wattOS is a fast desktop Linux distribution based on Debian. Using the lightweight Openbox window manager as its default user interface, the distribution strives to be as energy-efficient as possible...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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    Slax

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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.

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    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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    Zorin OS

    Linux-based OS designed for familiar user experience, mimicking Windows or macOS, supports dual-boot, runs Windows apps via WINE, pre-installed essential software, customizable desktop layouts, broad hardware compatibility, and p...

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    AV Linux

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    AV Linux is a versatile, MX Linux-based distribution featuring a large collection of audio and video production software.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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    Damn Small Linux

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

    54 Damn Small Linux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    • Damn Small Linux is the most popular Mac alternative to Windows XP.

    • Damn Small Linux is Free and Open SourceWindows XP is Paid and Proprietary
    • Damn Small Linux is LightweightWindows XP is not according to our users
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    eComStation

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    eComStation is an operating system based on IBM OS/2 that runs on current hardware.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Self-Hosted
     
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    illumos

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    illumos is a free and open-source Unix operating system. It derives from OpenSolaris, which in turn derives from SVR4 UNIX and Berkeley Software Distribution (BSD). illumos comprises a kernel, device drivers, system libraries, and utility software for system administration.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    Parabola

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    A project providing a fully free (as in freedom) derivative of Arch Linux. Inheriting Arch's lightweight and flexibility, Parabola offers software freedom plus all power to the users.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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    ZevenOS

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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

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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    • Linux
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    SolydXK

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    SolydX and SolydK are Debian based distributions with the Xfce and KDE Plasma desktop. SolydXK aims to be simple to use, providing an environment that is both stable and secure.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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    Macpup

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    Macpup is a minimalist desktop Linux distribution based on Puppy Linux . It uses Enlightenment as the default window manager and provides a user interface resembling that of Apple's macOS .

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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    • Linux
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    openmamba

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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