MiniOS Alternatives

MiniOS is described as 'Lightweight and fast Linux distribution designed for installation on a USB drive. The MiniOS project was launched in 2009 as a Linux distribution for USB drives based on Mandriva Linux. However, in 2013 it was suspended due to the liquidation of Mandriva' and is a Linux Distro in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to MiniOS for a variety of platforms, including Linux, BSD, Self-Hosted, Windows and Mac apps. The best MiniOS alternative is Linux Mint, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like MiniOS are Debian, Fedora, Zorin OS and openSUSE.

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  2. PCLinuxOS icon

    PCLinuxOS

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    PCLinuxOS is a free easy to use Linux-based Operating System for desktops or laptops.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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    Mate Desktop
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    Pardus

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    Pardus is a GNU/Linux distribution funded and developed by the Scientific & Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBITAK). Pardus’ main focus is home use and office-related work with a user-friendly graphical interface using Gnome or Xfce desktop environments.

    125 Pardus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    • TR flagTürkiye
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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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    Regolith Linux

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    Regolith Linux is a distro for people that prefer a spartan interface with polished and consistent system management. It brings together a trifecta of Ubuntu’s ubiquity, i3 -wm’s efficient and productive interface, and Gnome’s system...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Ubuntu
    • i3
    • US flagUnited States
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  7. Chromium OS icon

    Chromium OS

     15 likes

    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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  9. MINIX 3 icon

    MINIX 3

     11 likes

    MINIX is a POSIX-compliant Unix-like operating system based on a tiny microkernel running in kernel mode with the rest of the operating system running as a number of isolated, protected, processes in user mode.

    151 MINIX 3 alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
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    • European Union flagEU
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  10. KolibriOS icon

    KolibriOS

     17 likes

    KolibriOS is a tiny yet incredibly powerful and fast operating system. This power requires only a few megabyte disk space and 8MB of RAM to run. Kolibri features a rich set of applications that include word processor, image viewer, graphical editor, web browser and well over 30...

    81 KolibriOS alternatives

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    • Self-Hosted
    KolibriOS desktop
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  11. EasyOS icon

    EasyOS

     3 likes

    EasyOS is an experimental Linux distribution that uses many technologies and package formats pioneered by Puppy Linux .

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    • AU flagAustralia
    EasyOS screenshot 1
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  12. illumos icon

    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.

    169 illumos alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  13. Slax icon

    Slax

     29 likes

    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.

    49 Slax alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU
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  15. ravynOS icon

    ravynOS

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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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • BSD
    • FreeBSD
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