Top 15 gNewSense Alternative and Similar Softwares | Dec 2024

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1. Debian

Debian Debian is a free distribution of the GNU/Linux operating system. It is distributed with access to repositories containing thousands of software packages ready for installation and use. Debian is known for strict adherence to the Unix and free software philosophies as well as using collaborative software development and testing processes.......

2. HandyLinux

HandyLinux HandyLinux is a user friendly desktop Operating System based on Debian that uses the Xfce desktop environment.Debian without headachesHandyLinux is accessibility for all and freedom for everyone to evolve on its own.Based on Debian GNU/Linux fast, lightweight and stable XFCE desktop environment.HandyLinux is safe, convenient and......

3. SalineOS

SalineOS SalineOS is a lightweight and fast open-source operating system built on the Debian GNU/Linux repositories and uses Xfce as the desktop environment.......

4. Snowlinux

Snowlinux Snowlinux is a set of Linux distributions based on Debian 's latest stable release and featuring four different desktop environments - GNOME , KDE , LXDE & Xfce . It aims to be user-friendly, incorporating many useful tweaks and carefully selected software applications.......

5. Ubuntu Netbook Edition

Ubuntu Netbook Edition Ubuntu Netbook Edition (UNE) (known as Ubuntu Netbook Remix prior to the release of 10.04) is a version of the Ubuntu Linux distribution that has been optimized to enable it to work better on netbooks and other devices with small screens or with the Intel Atom computer processor.......

6. elementary OS

elementary OS elementary OS is a free, fast and aesthetically pleasing operating system based on Ubuntu .......

7. Ubuntu

Ubuntu Ubuntu is a community developed, Linux-based operating system that is perfect for laptops, desktops and servers. It contains all the applications you need - a web browser, presentation, document and spreadsheet software, instant messaging and much more. It is also available for phones ( http://www.ubuntu.com/devices/phone ) and tablets ( http://www.ubuntu.com/devices/tablet......

8. CrunchBang Linux

CrunchBang Linux CrunchBang Linux is a Debian-based distribution offering a great blend of speed, style and substance. Using the nimble Openbox window and/or Xfce , it is highly customisable and provides a modern, full-featured GNU/Linux system without sacrificing performance.......

9. GNU Guix

GNU Guix GNU Guix (pronounced like "geeks") is a purely functional package manager and an operating system from the GNU project. The package manager is based on Nix and is powered by Guile. The OS includes a Linux-Libre kernel and dmd, a Scheme-based init system.......

10. PapyrOS

PapyrOS Papyros is a modern operating system which adheres to Google's Material Design guidelines and is based on Arch Linux.......

11. GoboLinux

GoboLinux GoboLinux is a modular Linux distribution: it organizes the programs in your system in a new, logical way. In GoboLinux you don't need a package database because the filesystem is the database: each program resides in its own directory, such as /Programs/Xorg-Lib/7.4 and /Programs/KDE-Libs/4.2.0.Instead of having parts of a program......

12. MX Linux

MX Linux MX Linux is a cooperative venture between the antiX and former MEPIS communities, using the best tools and talents from each distro. It is a midweight OS designed to combine an elegant and efficient desktop with simple configuration, high stability, solid performance and medium-sized footprint.......

13. Matriux

Matriux Matriux is a fully featured security distribution consisting of a bunch of powerful, open source and free tools that can be used for various purposes including, but not limited to, penetration testing, ethical hacking, system and network administration, cyber forensics investigations, security testing, vulnerability analysis, and much more.......

14. Lunar Linux

Lunar Linux Lunar Linux is a revolutionary Linux distribution in that it is not binary based, as are most distributions, but is instead built entirely by compiling source code, using your own custom optimizations. It installs a complete bootstrap development system first. After telling the Lunar package manager which software will be......

15. Devuan

Devuan Devuan is the base GNU/Linux distribution aiming to replace Debian in order to preserve Init Freedom and avoid the systemd lock-in. Devuan is developed by and for Veteran Unix Admins.......