Linux Distros and Android Alts to Watch and Use
Open-Source and Community-Made Operating System alternatives for Android, Windows, and MacOS. There's no alternatives for iOS yet
If you want to switch to any of these let me know and I'll help you out. Switching is similiar to downloading an app in a way.
For New Hardware I Recommend Buying These To Be Able To Make Better Switch
If you want to replace an old device these are your best options for hardware
Laptop: KDE Slimbook VI: https://kde.slimbook.es/ (Or your own laptop)
KDE Hardware (A lot more on there)
Latest Samsung Phones Covered by LineageOS (Or your own Android phone if it is covered), or Latest Google Phones Covered by GrapheneOS
You can still use your current devices if they are covered by the below operating systems. More devices are always being added to be covered overtime
Android-Based Alternatives
Use these for now if you are on Android. If you have iPhone there are no alternatives for it
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Android
- Android Tablet
Mobile Linux Distros
Keep an eye on these for near-future. They are not ready for use but when they are it will allow you to switch to that OS and makes your a convergence phone (I like to call it a triphone). Basically, what it means is that your phone will become an all-in-one as a phone, laptop-desktop, and tablet. So you can use the features of all 3 altogether instead of needing seperate devices.
When you connect your Triphone
This is the main one I recommend since you'll be able to make your phone look and run however you want. Whether you want it to look and be like Android or iOS without actually being Android/ iOS
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Linux
- Linux Mobile
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Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Linux
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Plasma Mobile turns your phone into a fully open hacking device, just like a PC. You can join us to start building new mobile experiences now.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Linux
- KDE
- Linux Mobile
Laptop-Desktop Windows Linux Distros Alternatives
Recommend switching to any of them except the last ohne if you are new and on a Windows laptop.
I currently use this one for my laptop that has it run like Windows. Specifically I use the Cinnamon version of Linux Mint that makes it look like Windows 10. Customizeable to look, and sound how you want.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Linux
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(This part is just for seeing what it is) This is the Cinnamon DE visual part of Linux Mint that makes it look like Windows 10
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Linux
- BSD
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Linux
Looks and runs like MacOS. With it's Cosmic DE built-in already it looks so beautfiul. Customizeable to look, and sound how you want too
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Linux
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(Another part for just seeing what it is) This is the Cosmic DE part of Pop!_OS that makes it look like MacOS. It looks so beautiful!!!
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Linux
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Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Linux
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For people who like to tinker with fully being able to change anything I recommend this. Don't use as your first Linux Distro though.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Linux
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MacOS Alternative
Switch from MacOS to Fedora Asahi Remix. Not all years and models of Macbooks are supported yet.
Hopefully you are able to see there are many phenomenal different alternatives!!! YouTube guides online for everything!!