Arch Linux Alternatives

Arch Linux is described as 'Independently developed, x86_64 optimized GNU/Linux distribution targeted at competent Linux users. It uses pacman, its home-grown package manager, to provide updates to the latest software applications with full dependency tracking' and is a leading Linux Distro in the os & utilities category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Arch Linux for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Self-Hosted, Windows, BSD and Mac apps. The best Arch Linux alternative is Manjaro Linux, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Arch Linux are Linux Mint, Ubuntu, Debian and Fedora.

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  1. MODICIA O.S. icon
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    MODICIA O.S. is an independent Debian-based Linux distribution designed for users who want a fast, stable and elegant desktop experience. It includes advanced performance optimizations, a curated software selection and a professionally configured environment ready for work...

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  2. Chromium OS icon
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    Chromium OS is an open-source project, used primarily by developers, that aims to build an operating system that provides a fast, simple, and more secure computing experience for people who spend most of their time on the web.

    147 Chromium OS alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  3. Hanthana Linux icon
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    Hanthana is a Linux based operating system and a Fedora remix suitable for desktop and laptop users. Hanthana comes to you in the form of a Live CD for regular PC (i686 architecture) systems.

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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  4. 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.

    149 ZevenOS alternatives

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    • Open Source

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  5. AriOS icon
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    AriOS is an easy-to-use operating system based on Ubuntu. AriOS comes with a unique and optimized interface as well as many extra applications, multimedia codecs, flash and java plugins, and many tweaks! AriOS is not just Ubuntu+extra programs. It has been carefully desig.

    104 AriOS alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Discontinued

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  6. GuestSneezeOS icon
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    GuestSneezeOS is a robust, free-to-use, lightweight, immutable, operating system designed to bring the functionality of Valve's SteamOS to a wide range of devices, including desktops, laptops, and more.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Linux
    • SteamOS
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  7. 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 .

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Discontinued

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    • Linux
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  8. ravynOS icon
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    ravynOS is a new open-source desktop operating system that aims to provide a similar experience and compatibility with macOS on x86-64 systems.

    114 ravynOS alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • BSD
    • FreeBSD
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  9. CLIP OS icon
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    The CLIP OS project is an open source project maintained by the ANSSI (National Cybersecurity Agency of France) that aims to build a secure, multi-level operating system, based on the Linux kernel and a lot of free and open source software.

    149 CLIP OS alternatives

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    • Open Source

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  10. Critical_OS icon
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    Custom OS Based On Debian Testing, With Media & Development Tool.

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    • Open Source

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  11. Athena OS icon
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    Athena OS is an Arch-derived Linux distribution designed for penetration testing, bug-bounty hunting and InfoSec students. The distribution provides a way to connect directly to some of the e-learning hacking resources, such as Hack The Box, Offensive Security, PWNX and InfoSec...

    60 Athena OS alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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  12. Absolute is a 64-bit Lightweight Linux distribution based upon Slackware; It concentrates on "desktop" use so that it is ready for internet, multimedia, document and general home use out of the box.

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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