Watch Out for These Free Alternatives of Windows Operating System


BENGALURU: According to the NetMarketShare website, around 88.77% of desktops and laptops use Windows operating system. Stats reveal that people prefer Windows OS for their office and personal use over other OS. However, the license requirement, the pricing after trial period and frequent upgradation of Windows OS make people to look out for an alternative. Based on the compilation of TimesOfIndia, here are some of the alternatives to Microsoft Windows OS.

Remix OS by JIDE

The Remix OS is built based on the Android-x86 project. The OS is completely free of cost to download and install, further all updates are also free. This OS is particularly designed for Android lovers and it is one of the prettiest free operating systems around. Remix is portable and can be boot from a USB drive or can be installed permanently. The system is compatible for wide range of devices including the Intel-based Macs. Remix can be an add-on option to work as a dual boot option along with the existing OS, and also can be used as a primary OS for the computers. It has a fantastic app ecosystem, open in nature, and inherent customization. The OS requires to sideload the Google Play ‘.apk’ (installer file) to enhance the full advantage of the app ecosystem.

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