Rebel Tech AllianceLaptop OS alternatives
Alternatives to: Windows, MacOS, Chromebook
A great way to try out different Linux OS variations without even having to install them is https://distrosea.com You can see how they work right in your browser. As you can see from that link there are a lot! But we recommend you stick to these, as they are more user-friendly:
| App name | Open Source | Structure; Business model | Features | Country of origin | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux Mint | Yes | Free Open Source | Feels familiar for those coming from Windows. | Open Source | LinuxMint.com |
| Linux Ubuntu | Yes | Free Open Source | The most common Linux distribution | Open source | Ubuntu.com |
| Linux Fedora | Yes | Free Open Source | More up to date and advance features | Open Source | Fedoraproject.org |
| Umbrel | No | Private company; free with their (paid) hardware | Has an app store to make self-hosting easier; Hardware is affordable | USA | Umbrel.com |
| Yunohost | Yes | Free Open Source | Makes self-hosting easier with one-click buttons for many services you want to host | Open Source | Yunohost.org |
RTA's choice
We use Linux Mint and Linux Ubuntu.