5 LINUX ALTERNATIVES TO WINDOWS AND MAC OS

We discuss five key alternatives to windows and Mac and why switching over to Linux from Windows or Mac is getting easier by the day.

      Windows or mac are two names which can easily be recognized in the world of PC’s. Most of the devices are running on these operating systems. Some time ago, windows stopped supporting  Windows XP, and in the near future they might stop supporting win 7 and 8 as well. They are offering an update from their old OS to latest Win 10, but it’s only for a year after which you have to pay for this.

      Mac machines are also popular but come with various premium options. Most of the people look for free or cheap alternatives available. Understanding the need of Windows and Mac alternatives, we tested a few free Linux distros. These are stable Linux distros offering various features without charging you a penny.

No more fears: Busting myths

   In past years, Windows and Mac were a preferred choice because of some myths and less knowledge about Linux services. But now, no matter whether you have a startup or a giant business, critical technical support is always your priority. Windows and Mac both offer technical support, and in the same way, you will get technical support from the Linux team whether you are using Ubuntu or Fedora.

.NET Support

    Business using standardizes Microsoft technology, specifically .NET web technology had the misconception about the tech support as well as the reliability of Linux. There is nothing to worry about now. Linux also supports .NET and you get reliable technical support for uninterrupted business abilities.

Can’t use popular win software

Wine is a free software available on Linux operating system that lets you install and use windows applications. so whether you want to use photoshop,  MS-Office , or any popular Windows software, you can easily install and use them with ‘wine’.

Stability

    As with Windows or Mac, which send regular patches and service packs, etc. to update your PC/laptop, similarly you get updates with Linux. But, it is the case with Windows after some updates. Linux machines will be available with 99.99 per cent stability even after rebooting the PC after patch, services pack, or driver change.

Security

      No one can claim, that Windows, Mac or Linux, or any other operating system is 100 per cent secure. There are loopholes that can lead to vulnerability. Viruses can attack these machines and can be hacked as well. However, if you compare that which one is the most vulnerable then Linux will be behind Windows and Mac. Linux offers excellent security from regular kernel updates to an almost daily list of security patches. Business owners who rely on commercially supported Linux system will have access to every available security fix.

Linux for every machine

    Whether you have a new machine with latest configuration or old machine with some outdated hardware you will be able to find suitable OS for your machine that will not only be light but will also be compatible with every hardware.  So if you have an old machine with windows XP or 98, or Mac machine with an old configuration which is running slow, Linux OS will boost their performance well as provide you powerful experience.

Free of cost

    Another big benefit of Linux is –it comes at no cost. Just download your preferred OS from the website and then on your machine. As it comes free of cost that doesn’t mean you won’t get support, yes you get all the supports from the community, which is wide enough to solve all your queries.

Flexible

    Windows and Mac , both are user-friendly operating system, but if you are looking for flexibility then again Linux will win the match. However, Win and Mac both offer customization and you can do a lot more with them, yet there are some restriction you want to, Moreover, several third-party applications and themes are available for the desktop.

Open Source Linux is an open-source operating system, meaning you can do lot more things with it, which are not possible with Win and Mac. A developer can utilize benefits of open source OS and customize or modify the OS as per the requirements. Also, open source community can play with the OS to enhance its performance, security and more.

Command line interface

Using the Linux Command-line, you can do pretty much everything you need. however, Win and Mac users will argue that they can do everything with their machines even without using commands, yet Linux offers more power to the user to go out of the boundary and do whatever they want.

                

We have listed some of the top Linux OS available for you:

Ubuntu 15.10

The Ubuntu 15.0 is available for download and supports PCs, Laptops, and mobile devices as well. This comes with the latest developer tools and fresh desktop interface. For ‘markers’, Ubuntu now has supports for more platforms -20 versus 14 in version 15.04.

OPenSUSE Leap 42.1

Open SUSE Leap is new type of hybrid Linux distribution. it uses the source from SUSE Linux enterprise(SLE) which gives Leap a level; of stability. By basing openSUSE on SLE (SUSE Linux Enterprise), The core of Leap will be maintained by SUSE engineers, Meaning it will get fixes and security from SLE.

Linux Mint 17.3 “Rosa”

Linux Mint 17.3 comes with updates software and brings refinements and many new features to make your desktop experience more comfortable to use. The Driver Manager is more robust than before .it refreshes the cache before looking for drivers and reports update and installation errors if appropriate.

Fedora 23 workstation

Fedora 23 workstation is a reliable, user-friendly, and powerful operating system aimed at home users, hobbyists, students, and software developers. Fedora 23 Workstation features the latest GNOME 3.18 release courtesy of the GNOME community. This release of GNOME includes updates to the Files browser, and the new Calendar and Todo applications. Fedora 23 workstation is the first release of Fedora to include LibreOffice 5.

Remix 2.0.101 OS

Built on the Andriod-x86 project, Remix OS for PC unlocks our next phase of development for Remix OS and introduces a whole new range of versatility to how and where you can remix. By revitalizing your seasoned hardware with Remix OS for PC, breathe new life into it with over 1.6 million Android apps.

                With Remix OS for PC, you can also conveniently house Remix OS on USB stick. that means you can literally bring your Remix experience wherever you go. With most computers in the world powered by x86 chipsets, you should have no trouble finding the right hardware to run Remix OS.