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Alternative operating systems like Haiku OS and SerenityOS, 6 BSDs Compared
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XDA ☛ Alternative operating systems like Haiku OS and SerenityOS are fun, but they're not for average users
If you thought Windows, macOS, and Linux were the only operating systems for general-purpose PCs, you might want to take a look at the sheer number of alternative OSes out there. The FreeBSD scene alone has a couple of noteworthy options, with GhostBSD being so well-developed that I wouldn’t mind using it as my daily driver.
On the other side of the utility spectrum are operating systems designed by smaller developer teams. Haiku OS and SerenityOS are the more popular of the bunch, and bring some rock-solid features to the table. As Windows 10’s discontinuation date inches closer, the alternative OS ecosystem has started to come to light. But as much as I adore them, I can’t really recommend normal users to use them, especially if you’re looking for something that can replace Microsoft’s uber-popular last-gen OS.
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HowTo Geek ☛ 6 BSDs Worth Trying Instead of Linux
When you think of open-source OSes, you might think of Linux distros, but BSD-based systems have been around for a long time. Here are some of the best BSD systems that you can try that can give Linux distros a run for their money.