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Linux kernel

The Linux kernel is the operating system kernel used by the Linux family of Unix-like operating...

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Best Linux kernel Alternatives & Competitors in 2024

The best Linux kernel alternatives based on verified products, community votes, reviews and other factors.
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    Ubuntu is a Debian Linux-based open source operating system for desktop computers.

    Open Source

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  2. FreeBSD is an advanced operating system for x86 compatible (including Pentium® and Athlon™)...

    Open Source

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    You've reached the website for Arch Linux, a lightweight and flexible Linux® distribution that tries to Keep It Simple. Currently we have official packages optimized for the x86-64 architecture.

    Open Source

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    Debian is a free distribution of the GNU/Linux operating system.

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  6. 18

    Linux Mint is one of the most popular desktop Linux distributions and used by millions of people.

    Open Source

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  7. 10

    Linux-libre is a GNU package that is maintained from modified versions of the Linux kernel.

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    XNU is a hybrid kernel combining the Mach kernel with components from FreeBSD and C++

    Open Source

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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.

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  10. MINIX 3 is a free, open-source, operating system designed to be highly reliable, flexible, and...

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  11. The website of Gentoo, a flexible Linux or BSD distribution.

    Open Source

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  12. GNU Hurd (usually referred to as the Hurd) is a computer operating system kernel designed as a...

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  13. Snaps are software packages that are simple to create and install.

    Open Source

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  14. Flatpak is the new framework for desktop applications on Linux

    Open Source

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  1. Dmitry avatar
    Dmitry
    · 11 months ago
    · Reply

    The most used OS kernel in the world!

    1. Stan Bright avatar
      Stan Bright
      · 11 months ago
      · Reply

      And most loved most probably ;)