MINIX 3 Alternatives

MINIX 3 is described as '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' and is a operating system in the education & reference category. There are more than 100 alternatives to MINIX 3 for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Self-Hosted, BSD, Mac and Windows apps. The best MINIX 3 alternative is Linux Mint, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like MINIX 3 are Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora and Arch Linux.

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  1. EuroLinux icon
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    EuroLinux is an enterprise-class Linux distribution made and supported by the EuroLinux company, built directly from source code of Red Hat Enterprise Linux.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
  2. SemiCode OS icon
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    Best Linux distro for programmers.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
  3. Pearl OS icon
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    Pearl Linux OS has been available for free download since 12/2014 with our first release simply titled Pearl Linux. It was based on the 14.04 released version of Ubuntu. That release was using the XFCE desktop environment.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
  4. Enso OS icon
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    Enso aims to be a clean and simple OS that is easy to use and incorporates some of our favourite projects from around the Linux world.

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    • Linux
     
  5. Spatry's remix of Manjaro Linux! It comes with the XFCE desktop, lots of themes and a complete software set designed to give you an enjoyable user experience.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
    • Manjaro Linux
     
  6. Bluestar Linux is an Arch Linux-based distribution, built with an understanding that people want and need a solid Operating System that provides a breadth of functionality and ease of use without sacrificing aesthetics.

    163 Bluestar Linux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
  7. AcademiX GNU/Linux is a Debian-based Linux distribution developed specifically for education. The distribution was built on the Debian Linux (Stretch / Buster) distribution and contains free software for education.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  8. Download Zen Installer for free. A Graphical Installer for Arch Linux. The Zen Installer provides a full graphical (point and click) environment for installing Arch Linux. It provides support for installing multiple desktop environments, AUR support, and all of the power and...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
  9. FatDog64 icon
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    Fatdog64 Linux is a small yet versatile 64-bit multi-user Linux distribution. built to run on virtually any computer with a 64-bit architecture.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
  10. Vinux icon
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    Vinux is a Ubuntu derived distribution optimised for the needs of blind and partially sighted users. By default Vinux provides two screen-readers, Braille display support and an extremely friendly community.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • GNOME
    • MATE
     
  11. Qimo 4 Kids is a child-friendly desktop environment built entirely with free software. Qimo comes pre-installed with educational games for kids and themed with large colorful icons to help young users navigate easily.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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