Best Operating Systems - Page 3
Operating systems (OS) allow users to perform the basic functions of a computer. The best operating systems oversee all software and peripheral hardware and accesses the central processing unit (CPU) for memory or storage. It also makes it possible for a system to run applications simultaneously.
All PCs, laptops, tablets, smartphones, and servers require an OS. Developers may opt for specific operating systems more conducive to programming and application development. In contrast, the average employee will likely use a proprietary system for more common, everyday usage. The most common operating systems for businesses are Microsoft’s Windows, Apple’s OS X, and Linux distributions, as well as mobile operating systems for smartphones.
To qualify for inclusion in the Operating System category, a product must:
Best Operating Systems At A Glance
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Manjaro is a free and open-source Linux distribution based on Arch Linux, designed to provide a user-friendly and accessible operating system without compromising performance or flexibility. It employ
- Computer Software
- Information Technology and Services
- 60% Small-Business
- 35% Mid-Market
73,474 Twitter followers
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Raspbian is a free, Debian-based operating system optimized for the Raspberry Pi hardware. Designed to leverage the full potential of Raspberry Pi devices, Raspbian offers a user-friendly environment
- Software Engineer
- Information Technology and Services
- Higher Education
- 61% Small-Business
- 23% Mid-Market
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Arista Extensible Operating System (EOS) is the core of Arista cloud networking solutions for next-generation data centers and cloud networks. Cloud architectures built with Arista EOS scale to hundre
- 40% Enterprise
- 30% Mid-Market
2,457 Twitter followers
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Fedora creates an innovative, free, and open source platform for hardware, clouds, and containers that enables software developers and community members to build tailored solutions for their users.
- Computer Software
- 47% Mid-Market
- 28% Small-Business
2,218,776 Twitter followers
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Amazon Linux 2 is a Linux operating system developed by Amazon Web Services (AWS) to provide a secure, stable, and high-performance environment for cloud and enterprise applications. It is designed to
- Software Engineer
- DevOps Engineer
- Information Technology and Services
- Computer Software
- 40% Mid-Market
- 31% Small-Business
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Windows Server is a comprehensive operating system designed to meet the needs of businesses by providing a robust platform for managing applications, networks, and web services. It seamlessly integrat
- Information Technology and Services
- Computer Software
- 40% Mid-Market
- 31% Small-Business
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Junos OS is a secure, open, and programmable network operating system that serves as the foundation for Juniper Networks' routing, switching, and security devices. Designed to automate network operati
- Network Engineer
- Information Technology and Services
- Computer Networking
- 46% Enterprise
- 34% Mid-Market
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AppArmor is a Linux kernel security module that enforces mandatory access control (MAC) policies to restrict programs' capabilities, thereby enhancing system security. By confining applications to pre
- 43% Small-Business
- 36% Enterprise
281 Twitter followers
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Sabayon Linux provides a flexible and extendible Gentoo based operating system, designed for ease of use with access to advanced features, Sabayon aims to provide a bleeding edge OOTB desktop experien
- 57% Small-Business
- 29% Mid-Market
228 Twitter followers
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Amazon Linux 2 is a Linux operating system developed by Amazon Web Services (AWS) to provide a secure, stable, and high-performance environment for cloud and enterprise applications. It is designed to
- DevOps Engineer
- Information Technology and Services
- Computer Software
- 43% Small-Business
- 28% Mid-Market
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- User Satisfaction
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Fedora IoT is a specialized edition of the Fedora Linux operating system, designed to provide a robust and flexible foundation for Internet of Things (IoT) and edge computing environments. It leverage
- Software Engineer
- DevOps Engineer
- Information Technology and Services
- Computer Software
- 50% Small-Business
- 28% Mid-Market
181,634 Twitter followers
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The QNX CAR Platform for Infotainment is a proven, full-featured software stack designed to help automotive manufacturers build graphically-rich, connected infotainment systems that incorporate leadin
- Automotive
- 44% Mid-Market
- 33% Enterprise
2,776,424 Twitter followers
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openSUSE Tumbleweed is a cutting-edge, rolling-release Linux distribution that provides users with the latest stable versions of software packages. Designed for those who desire up-to-date application
- Information Technology and Services
- 52% Small-Business
- 32% Mid-Market
64,162 Twitter followers
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Black Lab Linux is based on Ubuntu Linux tailored both for general desktop use and for the more technical user. It is commercially made available by PC/OpenSystems LLC for business desktops, education
- 60% Small-Business
- 20% Mid-Market
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Slackel is a Linux distribution based on Slackware and Salix. It is fully compatible with Slackware and Salix.
- 54% Small-Business
- 46% Mid-Market
