PureDarwin AlternativesOperating Systems and other similar apps like PureDarwin

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

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  1. Linux Mint icon
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    Linux distribution focused on desktop use, with unique menus, media codecs, browser plugins, and DVD support pre-installed; offers easy package management, compatibility with Ubuntu repositories, and a Debian-based alternative for consistency and reliability.

    183 Linux Mint alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
  2. Debian icon
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    The Debian Project is an association of individuals who have made common cause to create a free operating system. This operating system that we have created is called Debian.

    198 Debian alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
     
  3. Fedora icon
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    Fedora creates an innovative, free, and open source platform for hardware, clouds, and containers that enables software developers and community members to build tailored solutions for their users.

    182 Fedora alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
  4. Arch Linux icon
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    Arch Linux is an 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.

    199 Arch Linux alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
  5. Linux kernel icon
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    The Linux kernel is the core component of the Linux operating system. It's responsible for managing the system's resources and facilitating communication between hardware and software. It was first created by Linus Torvalds in 1991 and is open-source, allowing for...

    17 Linux kernel alternatives

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    • Linux
     
  6. Manjaro Linux icon
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    Manjaro is a user-friendly Linux distribution based on the independently developed Arch operating system. Within the Linux community, Arch itself is renowned for being an exceptionally fast, powerful, and lightweight distribution that provides access to the very latest cutting...

    179 Manjaro Linux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
     
  7. macOS icon
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    A Unix-based OS for Mac with seamlessly integration with Apple’s ecosystem, offering an intuitive UI, productivity tools like Finder, Spotlight, and Automator, built-in apps like Safari and Photos, Continuity for cross-device functionality, and security features including FileVault and Gatekeeper.

    176 macOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
     
  8. Kubuntu icon
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    Kubuntu is an official "flavor" of Ubuntu that uses the KDE Plasma desktop environment. This gives it a completely different look and feel.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
  9. Windows 10 icon
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    Versatile OS with universal app architecture, free first-year offer for Windows 7 and 8.1 users, redesigned mouse-touch UI, virtual desktop, Microsoft Edge, upgraded security, and enhanced graphics for gaming, supporting fingerprint and face recognition login.

    178 Windows 10 alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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    • Windows
     
  10. Pop!_OS icon
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    Pop!_OS is an operating system for STEM and creative professionals who use their computer as a tool to discover and create. Unleash your potential on secure, reliable open source software. Based on your exceptional curiosity, we sense you have a lot of it.

    175 Pop!_OS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
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