Since the objective of major computer operating systems is now to completely track, surveil and influence the user, one needs to employ alternative systems that are comprised of free software and respect one's privacy, some of which are listed below.
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Top 7 Things GNU/Linux Does Better Than Microsoft Windows
Desktop Computer Operating System Releases
A. Puppy GNU/Linux
- Using Debian package repositories
- Using Slackware package repositories
- Using Ubuntu package repositories
- F96-CE
- Using Void package repositories
B. EasyOS GNU/Linux {and other experimental, cutting-edge 64-bit GNU/Linux computer operating systems from Barry Kauler}
- Daedalus series (latest, first released 2024-10]]
C. Fatdog64 GNU/Linux
D. Other Desktop Computer Operating Systems (for comparision with those above)
- 32-bit & 64-bit disk images
- 32-bit & 64-bit disk images
- 32-bit & 64-bit disk images
Desktop Computer Operating System Installation
- Installation to External Device
- Installation to Internal Device
De-Googled Mobile Computer Operating Systems for Google Android-Based Devices
Comparison of Google Android-Based Operating Systems- Releases (iodéOS version)
- Reviews
- DistroWatch Weekly, 2025-02
- Added to Distrowatch waiting list
- Segev, 2025-04
- Brockwell, 2025-03
- Guides
- Reviews
- DistroWatch Weekly, 2025-03
- Installation
- DevWithZachary, 2025-01
- Reviews
- DistroWatch Weekly, 2022-07
Privacy
privacy: freedom from unauthorized intrusion (Merriam-Webster)- Internet Search Engines
- The Linux Experiment, 2025-05-22
- Browser Isolation
Minimize browser fingerprinting via strict Web browsing segregation (browser isolation), by employing a minimum of 3 Web browsers. For example:
- For when accessing Google services only & SIGNED-IN TO GOOGLE ACCOUNT, e.g. Gmail, Youtube
- For when accessing Google services only & NOT SIGNED-IN TO GOOGLE ACCOUNT, e.g. Youtube
- For when accessing everything else & NOT SIGNED-IN TO GOOGLE ACCOUNT
- LibreWolf, Floorp and Tor Browser can be used to segregate into further categories:
- Banking/Finance/Shopping
- Entertainment/General
- News/Politics/Health
Security
security: measures taken to guard against espionage or sabotage, crime, attack, or escape (Merriam-Webster)cybersecurity: measures taken to protect a computer or computer system (as on the Internet) against unauthorized access or attack (Merriam-Webster)
Backup
SecureErase
Hardware
- Laptop confusion in 2025, Rob Braxman Tech, 2025-05-28
- Choosing PC Build Components, Explaining Computers, 2025-03
Software Applications
Networking
- Internet Speed
- Network Cabling
- Bombal, 2025-05
- Home Network Setup
Programming
- Will Artificial Intelligence Replace Programmers?, Mental Outlaw, 2025-05-21
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