speedLinux Alternatives & Competitors

Cooperative Linux is the first working free and open source method for optimally running Linux on Microsoft Windows natively.

Key coLinux features:

Open Source Integration with Windows Low Resource Usage Performance

Cygwin is a set of tools that provide Linux and POSIX functionality to Windows.

Key Cygwin features:

Unix-like Environment on Windows Package Management Interoperability Broad Tool Set

Knoppix is an operating system based on Debian designed to be run directly from a CD / DVD (Live...

Key Knoppix features:

Live Boot Hardware Compatibility Resource Efficiency Comprehensive Software Suite

A Cygwin-derived software distro for Windows using Arch Linux's Pacman.

Key MSYS2 features:

Package Management Unix-like Environment Compatibility Frequent Updates

A portable image of Ubuntu that could run in Windows as a native win32 application.

Key Portable Ubuntu Remix features:

Portability No Installation Required Integrated with Windows Access to Ubuntu Features

MinGW ("Minimalistic GNU for Windows") is a port of the GNU Compiler Collection (GCC) and...

Key MinGW features:

Open Source Lightweight Windows Compatibility GCC Integration

Test your LiveCD on Windows without burning it to a physical CD-Rom.

Key MobaLiveCD features:

Portability Ease of Use No Installation Required Freeware

Gow (Gnu On Windows) is the lightweight alternative to Cygwin.

Key gow features:

Lightweight Convenience No Dependencies Portable

It is a generic machine emulator and virtualizer.

Key Qemu Simple Boot features:

Ease of Use Portability Rapid Testing

TCC/LE stands for Take Command Console.

Key TCC by JP Software features:

Enhanced Command Line Script Compatibility Improved File Management Customization

The BootMed Live CD is an Ubuntu Remix for those new to Linux.

Key BootMed features:

User-Friendly Interface Open Source Data Recovery Capabilities Versatility

Cash is a cross-platform implementation of Linux commands in pure Javascript.

Open Source