Top 15 GhostBSD Alternative and Similar Softwares | Dec 2024

GhostBSD is a user friendly desktop operating system based on FreeBSD , which attempts to conform to the Single Unix Specification. FreeBSD is known for its stability and security in server environments, which, incidentally, provides an excellent base for a desktop operating system. We base our work on well designed and thoroughly tested open source solutions to create an easy to use, familiar workspace, that can be used at home or in an office environment. GhostBSD can also be used as a live CD and to rescue data. GhostBSD supports the most popular lightweight and fully-featured desktop environments (including Gnome, KDE, XFCE, LXDE, and Openbox), FreeBSD next generation package management system, pushbutton installation files, Apache Open Office, Libre Office, LibreCAD, Eclipse / Anjuta development environments (for C, C++, Java, Javascript, Jala, and Python), and more. ...

1. Puppy Linux

Puppy Linux Linux is a free operating system, and Puppy Linux is a special build of Linux meant to make computing easy and fast.......

2. Tuxboot

Tuxboot Tuxboot helps you to create a bootable Live USB drive for Clonezilla live, DRBL live, GParted live and Tux2live. It is modified from UNetbootin and runs on both MS Windows and GNU/Linux. You can choose to download the latest version of Clonezilla live, DRBL live, or GParted live ISO/zip file......

3. Porteus

Porteus Porteus is a complete linux operating system that is optimized to run from CD, USB flash drive, hard drive, or other bootable storage media. It's small (under 300Mb) and insanely fast which allows you to start up and get online while most other operating systems are left spitting dust. Porteus......

4. Parsix

Parsix Parsix GNU/Linux is a live and installation DVD based on Debian GNU/Linux. The project's goal is to provide a ready-to-use and easy-to-install operating system based on Debian testing branch and the latest stable release of the GNOME desktop environment. Extra software packages are available......

5. SliTaz

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. The system is quick and responsive, clean and robust. SliTaz is simple......

6. PCLinuxOS

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. The LiveCD mode lets you try PCLInuxOS without making any changes to your computer.......

7. Ubuntu MATE

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. With modest hardware requirements it is suitable for modern workstations and older hardware alike.ObjectivesUbuntu Mate has a......

8. Damn Small Linux

Damn Small Linux Damn Small Linux is a very versatile 50MB mini desktop oriented Linux distribution.Damn Small is small enough and smart enough to do the following things: * Boot from a business card CD as a live linux distribution (LiveCD) * Boot from a USB pen drive * Boot from within a......

9. BartPE

BartPE Barts PE Builder helps you build a BartPE (Bart Preinstalled Environment) bootable Windows CD-Rom or DVD from the original Windows XP or Windows Server 2003 installation/setup CD, very suitable for PC maintenance tasks. BartPE operates by loading system registry files into RAM, and not writing any registry changes back to......

10. DragonFly BSD

DragonFly BSD DragonFly belongs to the same class of operating systems as other BSD-derived systems and Linux. It is based on the same UNIX ideals and APIs and shares ancestor code with other BSD operating systems. DragonFly provides an opportunity for the BSD base to grow in an entirely different direction from......

11. NetBSD

NetBSD NetBSD is a free, fast, secure, and highly portable Unix-like Open Source operating system. It is available for a wide range of platforms, from large-scale servers and powerful desktop systems to handheld and embedded devices. Its clean design and advanced features make it excellent for use in both production and......

12. PC-BSD

PC-BSD PC-BSD is a user friendly desktop Operating System based on FreeBSD .Known widely for its stability and security in server environments, FreeBSD provides an excellent base on which to build a desktop operating system.PC-BSD uses a host of popular open source window managers and uses a custom-tailored application......

13. Win7PE SE

Win7PE SE Live CD/DVD that can be built from either Windows 7 or Windows Vista sources.......

14. MidnightBSD

MidnightBSD MidnightBSD is a FreeBSD derived Operating System. A critical goal of the project is to create an easy to use desktop environment with graphical ports management, and system configuration using GNUstep. The vast majority of the operating system will maintain a BSD license. Certain software packages use other licenses such......

15. Windows Preinstallation Environment

Windows Preinstallation Environment What's Windows PE (WinPE)? It's a small operating system used to install, deploy, and repair Windows. From Windows PE, you can:Set up your hard drive before installing Windows.Install Windows by using apps or scripts from a network or a local drive.Capture and apply Windows images.Modify the Windows operating system while......