Scientific Linux

scientific linux is a recompiled red hat enterprise linux, co-developed by fermi national accelerator laboratory and the european organization for nuclear research (cern).

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scientific linux is a recompiled red hat enterprise linux, codeveloped by fermi national accelerator laboratory and the european organization for nuclear research (cern). although it aims to be fully compatible with red hat enterprise linux, it also provides additional packages not found in the upstream product; the most notable among these are various file systems, including cluster suite and global file system (gfs), fuse, openafs, squashfs and unionfs, wireless networking support with intel wireless firmware, madwifi and ndiswrapper, sun java and java development kit (jdk), the lightweight icewm window manager, r a language and environment for statistical computing, and the alpine email client.

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Ubuntu MATE

Ubuntu Mate is a stable, easy-to-use operating system with a configurable desktop environment. Ideal for those who want the most out of their desktops, laptops and netbooks and prefer a traditional desktop metaphor.

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Lightweight Based on Debian Based on Ubuntu
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TrueOS

trueos is a user friendly desktop operating system based on freebsd .

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Rolling release Unix like
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OpenBSD

The OpenBSD project produces a FREE, multi-platform 4.4BSD-based UNIX-like operating system. Our efforts emphasize portability, standardization, correctness, proactive security and integrated cryptography.

Free Open Source BSD

Security focused Extremely Secure Unix like
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Qubes OS

A security-oriented operating system that uses "security by compartmentalization".

Free Open Source Linux Xen

Customizable Privacy focused Privacy protection Security focused Software compartmentalization Container virtualization Hypervisor Domain isolation Based on Fedora
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Slackware

Slackware Linux is an advanced Linux operating system, designed with the twin goals of ease of use and stability as top priorities.

Free Open Source Linux
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SliTaz

SliTaz GNU/Linux LiveCD operating system. "SliTaz is a free operating system, working completely in RAM and booting from removable media such as a cdrom or USB key. SliTaz is distributed as a LiveCD, and weighs less than 30MB.

Free Open Source Linux
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Trisquel

Trisquel is a computer operating system, a GNU Linux distribution, derived from another distribution, Ubuntu, which is derived from Debian.

Free Open Source Linux
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Antergos

antergos, as its father, arch linux , is a rolling release distro.

Free Open Source Linux

Rolling release Based on Arch Linux Auto installer
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Deepin

Deepin is a reinterpretation to creativity and individuality. It is not only a rebirth to the system appearance, but also a brand-new upgrade to the operating experience! All of this lets deepin become the best partner of your computer.

Free Open Source Linux

Based on Debian Modern design
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Solus

Solus Operating System is a Linux distribution built from scratch, exclusively for desktop systems.

Free Open Source Linux

Lightweight Modern design
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Pinguy OS

Pinguy OS an out-of-the-box working operating system for everyone, not just geeks This OS is for people that have never used Linux before or for people that just want an out-of-the-box working OS without doing all the tweaks and...

Free Open Source Linux
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Edubuntu

edubuntu is an educational operating system that is a part of the ubuntu family.

Free Open Source Linux
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KDE neon

KDE neon is a Kubuntu-based Linux distribution and live DVD featuring the latest KDE Plasma desktop and other KDE community software.

Free Open Source Linux

Lightweight Community based Configurable Based on Debian Based on Ubuntu Support for Nvidia drivers Plasma based
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Sabayon

Sabayon is a Gentoo-based GNU/Linux Operating System designed for speed and ease of use.

Free Open Source Linux
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PCLinuxOS

PCLinuxOS is a free easy to use Linux-based Operating System for desktops or laptops. PCLinuxOS is distributed as a LiveCD, and can also be installed to your computer. Easy to follow instructions are included on the LiveCD.

Free Open Source Linux

Windows like Rolling release
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Mageia

mageia is a fork of mandriva linux formed in september 2010 by former employees and contributors to the popular french linux distribution.

Free Open Source Linux
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CoreOS

CoreOS is a new Linux distribution that has been rearchitected to provide features needed to run modern infrastructure stacks.

Free Linux
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ArchBang

archbang is a simple gnu/linux rolling release distribution which provides you with a lightweight arch linux system combined with the openbox window manager.

Free Open Source Linux

Lightweight Out Of The Box Rolling release Based on Arch Linux
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Peppermint OS

Peppermint was designed for enhanced mobility, efficiency and ease of use. While other operating systems are taking 10 minutes to load, you are already connected, communicating and getting things done.

Free Open Source Linux
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Hanthana Linux

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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The Best 125 Scientific Linux Alternatives

Ubuntu MATE

TrueOS

OpenBSD

Qubes OS

Slackware

SliTaz

Trisquel

Antergos

Deepin

Solus

Pinguy OS

Edubuntu

KDE neon

Sabayon

PCLinuxOS

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CoreOS

ArchBang

Peppermint OS

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