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Windows XP Alternatives for Linux

Looking for Windows XP alternatives? We've curated 22 top alternatives that offer similar functionality. Whether you need Linux options, free plans, or open source solutions, explore our comprehensive list to find the perfect fit for your needs.

Ubuntu

Ubuntu

Open Source

Ubuntu is an open source operating system based on Linus Kernel developed and maintained by Canonical. It is one of most popular Linux operating system used today.

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Debian

Debian

Open Source

Debian is the open source and free Linux based operating system.

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Open Source solution unlike Windows XP
Linux Mint

Linux Mint

Open Source

Linux Mint is a Linux based free operating system.

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Open Source solution unlike Windows XP
Arch Linux

Arch Linux

Open Source

Arch Linux is an open source operating system based on Linux kernel.

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Fedora

Fedora

Open Source

Fedora is an operating system based on the Linux kernel.

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Open Source solution unlike Windows XP
openSUSE

openSUSE

Open Source

openSUSE formerly SUSE Linux and SuSE Linux Professional, is a Linux-based project and distribution sponsored by SUSE Linux GmbH and other companies.

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Open Source solution unlike Windows XP
elementary OS

elementary OS

Open Source

elementary OS is a Linux distribution based on Ubuntu.

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Xubuntu

Xubuntu

Open Source

Xubuntu is an elegant and easy-to-use operating system.

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Open Source solution unlike Windows XP
Lubuntu

Lubuntu

Open Source

Lubuntu is a fast and lightweight operating system. The core of the system is based on Linux and Ubuntu.

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Open Source solution unlike Windows XP
Kubuntu

Kubuntu

Open Source

Kubuntu is an official flavour of the Ubuntu operating system which uses the KDE Plasma Desktop instead of the Unity graphical environment.

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Open Source solution unlike Windows XP
Chromium OS

Chromium OS

Open Source

Chromium OS is the open-source development version of Chrome OS, one of Googles operating systems (OS). Chromium OS is based on the Linux kernel and uses Googles Chromium browser as its principal user interface. As a result, Chromium OS primarily supports web applications.

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Open Source solution unlike Windows XP
Manjaro Linux

Manjaro Linux

Open Source

Manjaro Linux or simply Manjaro, is a Linux distribution based on Arch Linux. Manjaro Linux is based on the rolling release update model similar to that of Arch Linux and uses Pacman as its package manager.

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Open Source solution unlike Windows XP
Red Hat

Red Hat

Commercial

Red Hat Linux, assembled by the company Red Hat, was a widely used Linux distribution until its discontinuation in 2004.

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Alternative option to Windows XP with different features and pricing
Puppy Linux

Puppy Linux

Open Source

Puppy Linux is an operating system and lightweight Linux distribution that focuses on ease of use and minimal memory footprint.

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Open Source solution unlike Windows XP
Raspbian

Raspbian

Open Source

Raspbian is a Debian-based computer operating system for Raspberry Pi.

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Open Source solution unlike Windows XP
Bodhi Linux

Bodhi Linux

Open Source

Bodhi Linux is a lightweight Linux distribution based on Ubuntu that uses the Moksha window manager.

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Open Source solution unlike Windows XP
Zorin OS

Zorin OS

Free Personal

Zorin OS is a powerful operating system designed to make your computer faster, more secure and easier to use.

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Alternative option to Windows XP with different features and pricing
SliTaz

SliTaz

Open Source

SliTaz GNU/Linux is a lightweight GNU/Linux distribution, community-based, suitable for use on older hardware and as a Live CD or Live USB.

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Open Source solution unlike Windows XP
Qubes OS

Qubes OS

Open Source

Qubes OS is a security-focused desktop operating system that aims to provide security through isolation.

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Open Source solution unlike Windows XP
Edubuntu

Edubuntu

Open Source

Edubuntu is an official derivative of the Ubuntu operating system designed for use in classrooms inside schools, homes and communities.

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Open Source solution unlike Windows XP
Slax

Slax

Open Source

Slax is a LiveCD Linux distribution based on Slackware.

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Open Source solution unlike Windows XP
Deepin

Deepin

Open Source

Deepin Screenshot is an elegant screenshot application.

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Open Source solution unlike Windows XP

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