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Since the release of Windows 10 by Microsoft, the company's approach has evolved to make it the only dominant operating system in the market. Therefore, they stopped supporting most of previous releases to induce users to migrate and switch to the new operating system. Also, Microsoft decided to invest developers efforts and more money in developing and improving Windows 10 more, and add other features in each coming version. In addition, Microsoft implemented new policies and plans to focus on making Windows 10 the world's number one OS, and the goal of course is to make more and more money.

While the goal of Microsoft is to make money, Linux represents a golden opportunity to get rid of these monopoly policies, and increase the market share of the open source operating systems based on Linux because they are FREE. That is why today, I will introduce you to the best and strongest 4 alternatives to Windows 10 in my opinion. I have chosen these 4 Linux distributions base on their performance, speed, elegance, GUI, and features.

1- Elementary OS Distribution

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Up to today, the Elementary OS is still at the top of the most beautiful Linux distributions. In addition to improving its own Desktop Environment "Pantheon desktop", it focuses on maintaining an elegant and consistent look, and it has its own user interface and its own apps.

This distro also focuses on simplifying the working environment and improving the compatibility between the elements of the desktop. It is easy to learn and use, and its interface is consistent, which means that once you learn how to use one app, you will able to figure out how to use the next one due the consistency of the design and the user interface.

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Elementary OS has a steady flow of new apps, and offers great quality default apps that will not make you look for alternatives. Also, this distribution offers a great experience that combines between the Mac OSX desktop experience and the power of Linux, making it a great choice for anyone who wants to experience performance, elegance, and ease of use.

2- Zorin OS Distribution

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It is an Ubuntu-based Linux distribution specifically designed for newcomers to Linux. The Zorin OS distribution contains a graphical interface similar to Windows, and also contains many programs similar to those in Windows. If you are familiar with Windows, you will find yourself so conformable using Zorin OS.

If you are afraid of using Gnu / Linux due to the limited number of programs compared to Windows, I am pleased to tell you, that programmers have already found the solution for this problem. Zorin OS distribution comes with applications developed specifically to allow users to run many Windows programs and games on it.

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The purpose of this distribution is to provide a simplified alternative similar to Windows. But, it also offer a great user experience and a beautiful desktop design and environment.

Zorin Os has a software center that contains hundreds of free programs, which can be great alternatives to everything you used on operating systems you previously experienced, and if you can not find the program you want, you simply can use the PlayOnLinux or Wine tools that allow you to install popular Windows programs on Linux, as well as several popular Windows games. I should note that the Wine Comparability Layer comes installed on Zorin OS.

3- Chalet OS Distribution

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Chalet OS is also one of the great options when it comes to Linux Distros that can replace Windows. It is a distribution based on Xubuntu and the latter is a flavor of the Ubuntu operating system, so you should expect high performance, speed, and amazing features. Also, Chatlet OS looks pretty much like Windows 7, it has the same user interface, Start Menu, Panel, and System Tray as Windows.

Chalet Os offers speed to users because it employs a version the fast Xfce interface, and it also offers the ability to customize and modify the desktop and working environment to satisfy the users needs.

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Interface and design are not the only things that make Chalet OS a viable Windows alternative. Chalet OS comes with a good number of programs installed on the system, and these programs are similar to the programs found in Windows. Also, Chalet Os comes with Wine, and PlayOnLinux programs to run Windows programs and games on Linux.

4- Manjaro Distribution

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This distribution is also a powerful alternative for anyone who wants to switch to Linux. It is based on the Linux's legendary Arch Linux distribution. It comes with a ready to use desktop environment, and also provides easy and simple graphical tools to control and manage the system features, tools, and resources. Loaded with the most software packages that any user may need, and it supports most hardware by installing the necessary drivers automatically.

The distribution was developed by a professional team from Germany, Austria and France in order to produce a distribution that adopts all the features and the advantages of the operating system Arch Linux with a focus on ease of use, and speed.

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Manjaro provides users with tons of programs through the AUR repository which gives users the ability to access all the packages and programs for your distribution.

Sources:
https://elementary.io
https://zorinos.com
https://sites.google.com/site/chaletoslinux/home
https://manjaro.org

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