The Top 3 Free Operating Systems
If you happen to purchase one of those laptops without a pre-loaded operating system, there may be no need of buying one or resorting to piracy. Here is a brief overview of the top 3 free operating systems that you can install on your laptop.
Ubuntu
Ubuntu was created by a global expert team of developers. It contains all the applications that you need including media apps, web browser, instant messaging, office suite and much more. It is a stable Linux based OS and an open-source alternative to Windows and Office.
According to mashtips, Ubuntu is a Gnome based system that includes many traditional Ubuntu apps (Open Office, F-Spot, Firefox, among others). What stands out with this operating system is its compatibility with PC hardware and GUI which is tailor made to utilize the limited real estate laptop screens feature. The latest version updates provide users with enhancements that make it easier to use.
Chrome OS
Google Chrome OS offers a partially open source and attractive user interface that has many exciting features. According to PC Magazine, the OS which is part of the Chromium and Linux OS family has integrated media player, Google cloud print, virtual desktop access, cloud-based file management, Aura window manager, enhanced security and support for selected Android apps.
It offers an array of great apps from the Chrome Web Store and allows one to go offline to use apps such as Skype, LibreOffice and play games with Steam. It can run alongside other operating systems like Linux and Windows, and when you install it, the Chrome browser becomes the central part of the interface while browsing the internet.
Fedora
Based on Linux kernel, Fedora was the second most popular Linux-based OS in early 2010 behind Ubuntu. It is a general purpose OS produced by the community-supported Fedora Project and championed by Red Hat. Fedora offers free and open source license and projects to become a leader in such technologies.
Its developers increasingly build on enhancing the OS, thus ensuring updates are present in all Linux/GNU distributors. According to the toptens, The RPM-based OS has a comparably short life cycle: version X is kept until one month following version X+2 launch. With six months between releases, the maintenance interval is approximately 13 months for each version.
Since these operating systems are open source, you can experiment them to find one that resonates with your needs and preferences.
