Chrome OS Alternatives

Chrome OS is described as 'Google Chrome OS is a Linux-based operating system designed by Google that uses the Google Chrome web browser as its principal user interface, so it works primarily with web applications' and is a very popular operating system in the os & utilities category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Chrome OS for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Self-Hosted, Windows, Mac and BSD apps. The best Chrome OS alternative is Linux Mint, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Chrome OS are Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora and Arch Linux.

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  1. Zenned icon

    Zenned

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    A libre open source Linux operating system. Focused on ease of use, simplicy, and flexibility to adapt and change.

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    • Linux
    • Global
    Desktop
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  2. Springdale Linux icon

    Springdale Linux

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    Springdale Linux (SDL) / Formerly known as PUIAS Linux is a RHEL-based Distribution and Mirror. A project of members of the computing staff of ?Princeton University and the ?Institute for Advanced...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  4. Superb Mini Server icon

    Superb Mini Server

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    Superb Mini Server (SMS) is a Slackware-based server distribution with web, DNS, DHCP, file, print and fax servers, iptables firewall, mail server with spam filter and anti-virus scanner, and BitTorrent station.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • 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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    ParticleOS

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    ParticleOS is a fully customizable immutable distribution implementing the concepts described in Fitting Everything Together.

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    • Linux
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    Critical_OS

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    Critical_OS
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  9. Karoshi icon

    Karoshi

     2 likes

    Karoshi provides a simple graphical interface that allows for quick installation, setup and maintenance of a network.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    Karoshi
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  10. PureDarwin icon

    PureDarwin

     3 likes

    Darwin is the Open Source operating system from Apple that forms the basis for Mac OS X, and PureDarwin is a community project to make Darwin more usable (some people think of it as the informal successor to OpenDarwin.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    PureDarwin screenshot 1
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  11. eComStation icon

    eComStation

     1 like

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

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Self-Hosted
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  12. ArcaOS icon

    ArcaOS

     2 likes

    A new OS/2-based operating system from Arca Noae, codenamed Blue Lion, arrived today, May 15, 2017, after nearly two years in development.

    109 ArcaOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Linux
    • HP webOS
    • AROS
    • US flagUnited States
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  13. GNU-Darwin icon

    GNU-Darwin

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    GNU-Darwin aims to be the most free software distribution. Our mission is two-fold: Focus on projects that leverage our unique combination of Darwin and GNU, and help users to enjoy the benefits of software freedom.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    GNU-Darwin screenshot 1
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  14. miniBSD icon

    miniBSD

     1 like

    miniBSD is a project to develop a set of scripts that shrinks a running FreeBSD system to a small sized miniBSD distribution suited for small media like USB pens and CF cards.

    135 miniBSD alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • BSD
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  15. Spaced Linux icon

    Spaced Linux

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    Spaced Linux is a polished desktop distribution built on Devuan Ceres, using sysvinit, MATE, and Compiz. It welcomes first-time Linux users without hiding the system from experienced users who want to inspect, customize, automate, and rebuild it.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • US flagUnited States
    Post Install Helper App
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