Windows Vista

windows vista is the successor to windows xp and is introducing a slew of new features some of the more notable are windows aero, windows sidebar and the new windows shell structure.

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windows vista is the successor to windows xp and is introducing a slew of new features some of the more notable are windows aero, windows sidebar and the new windows shell structure.

windows vista is based on the codebase of windows server 2003 and is a new major version (6.0) of the nt systems.

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The Best 66 Windows Vista Alternatives

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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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Zorin OS

Zorin OS is an easy to use, Linux-based operating system designed to make your computer faster, more powerful and secure.

Free Personal Linux

Customizable Privacy focused Security focused Compatible with Microsoft Office Out Of The Box Windows like Based on Ubuntu Debian package compatible X86/x64 Compatibility
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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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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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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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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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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).

Free Open Source 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.

Free Open Source Linux
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Pardus

Pardus is a GNU/Linux distribution funded and developed by the Scientific & Technological Research Council of Turkey.

Free Open Source Linux Self-Hosted
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Illumos

illumos is a derivative of os/net (aka on), which basically is a solaris/ opensolaris kernel with the bulk of the drivers, core libraries, and basic utilities.

Free Mac OS X Windows Linux
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gNewSense

gNewSense is a computer operating system based on Debian, and developed with sponsorship from the Free Software Foundation.

Free Open Source Linux
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Netrunner

Netrunner is a Debian-based Linux distribution with KDE Plasma as the default desktop environment.

Free Open Source Linux
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Parabola

Parabola GNU/Linux-libre is a Linux distribution for computers using the i686 and x86-64 architectures.

Free Open Source Linux

GNU/linux libre Based on Arch Linux Nonprism repository
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UberStudent Linux

UberStudent is a free, full-featured, user-friendly Linux operating system for learning, doing, and teaching the essential skills of academic success at the higher education and advanced secondary levels.

Free Open Source Linux

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The Best 66 Windows Vista Alternatives

Qubes OS

Zorin OS

SliTaz

Trisquel

Deepin

Pinguy OS

Edubuntu

KDE neon

PCLinuxOS

Mageia

Scientific Linux

Peppermint OS

Hanthana Linux

Pardus

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Netrunner

Parabola

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