Privacy-friendly alternatives to elementary OS
The Linux distribution sites closest to elementary OS, with the fewest trackers first: what each homepage loads before you accept cookies. elementary OS itself loads 1 tracker.
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Home - Linux Mint
Linux Mint is an elegant, easy to use, up to date and comfortable desktop operating system.
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Manjaro – The Linux for People and Organizations
This page provides an overview of Manjaro Linux, an open source operating system designed for ease of use. Learn about its features, installation, and support options. Get the most out of Manjaro Linux with the latest news, downloads, and tips from our helpful community.
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Fedora Linux | The Fedora Project
An innovative platform for hardware, clouds, and containers, built with love by you.
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Enlightenment Main
window manager for Unix-like operating systems
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Debian -- The Universal Operating System
Debian is an operating system and a distribution of Free Software. It is maintained and updated through the work of many users who volunteer their time and effort.
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Flathub - Apps for Linux | Flathub
Find and install hundreds of apps and games for Linux. Enjoy Firefox, Telegram, RetroArch, GIMP and many more!
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Cygwin
Unix subsystem for Windows machines
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Ollama · Run AI models locally and in the cloud
Ollama is the easiest way to run and build with open AI models locally or in the cloud on macOS, Windows, and Linux.
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Podman
daemonless OCI-compliant container runtime
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PINE64
PINE64 is a large, vibrant and diverse community and creates software, documentation and projects. Founded in 2015, it is known for affordable devices that promote user freedom.
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BitTorrent client
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F-Droid - Free and Open Source Android App Repository
F-Droid is the app distribution ecosystem for Android where your user freedom comes first. Discover our app store, explore the world of free and open source (FOSS) apps and [learn](https://f-droid.org/about/) about our app distribution tools.
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Rocky Linux
Rocky Linux is an open enterprise Operating System designed to be 100% bug-for-bug compatible with Enterprise Linux.
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Sailfish OS - European alternative for Mobile operating systems
A privacy respecting Linux-based European alternative to dominating mobile operating systems developed by Finnish company Jolla.
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An analytical SQL database management system – DuckDB
DuckDB is a SQL OLAP database management system. Simple, feature-rich, fast & open source.
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Arch Linux
Linux distribution
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Capture, organize, and tackle your to-dos from anywhere
Make the impossible, possible with Trello. The ultimate tool to boost your productivity. Escape the clutter and chaos—stay efficient with Inbox, Boards, and Planner from anywhere, even on mobile.
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Elementary Learning Experience Platform | Seesaw
Seesaw is a Learning Experience Platform with 25M+ users, enhancing elementary education, engagement, and school culture while improving academic success.
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JSR: the JavaScript Registry
JSR is the open-source package registry for modern JavaScript. JSR natively supports TypeScript, and works with all JS runtimes and package managers.
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华为HarmonyOS智能终端操作系统官网 | 应用设备分布式开发者生态
华为鸿蒙HarmonyOS系统是面向万物互联的全场景分布式操作系统，支持手机、平板、智能穿戴、智慧屏等多种终端设备运行，提供应用开发、设备开发的一站式服务的平台。
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