Alpine Linux is a Linux distribution based on musl and BusyBox, primarily designed for "power users who appreciate security, simplicity and resource efficiency".
License: Open Source
Feature | Alpine Linux | macOS |
---|---|---|
Lightweight | ||
Operating system | ||
Security focused | ||
Anonymity | ||
Privacy focused | ||
Security & Privacy | ||
Booting from USB | ||
Container virtualization | ||
Domain isolation | ||
Based on Debian | ||
Desktop Environment | ||
Rolling release | ||
Minimalistic | ||
Built-in File Manager | ||
Ad-free | ||
Built-in code editor | ||
File management | ||
Built-in VPN | ||
Linux | ||
Apps with Chromecast Support | ||
Consistent UI | ||
QuickLook File Preview | ||
Spotlight | ||
Unix-like | ||
Unlock with fingerprint | ||
Voice Commands | ||
Customizable | ||
OTA Updates | ||
Package Manager | ||
Windows-like | ||
Out Of The Box | ||
Stability | ||
macOS-like | ||
Flatpak | ||
App center | ||
Arch User Repository | ||
Adware | ||
An in-built GUI | ||
Onedrive integration | ||
Based on Arch Linux | ||
ARM support | ||
Package Installing | ||
Snap windows | ||
Windows XP Compatibility | ||
Key rebinding | ||
Linux-based | ||
Multiple languages | ||
Based on Ubuntu |