Top 15 Amazon Linux AMI Alternative and Similar Softwares | Apr 2024

The Amazon Linux AMI is a supported and maintained Linux image provided by Amazon Web Services for use on Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2). It is designed to provide a stable, secure, and high performance execution environment for applications running on Amazon EC2. It also includes packages that enable easy integration with AWS, including launch configuration tools and many popular AWS libraries and tools. Amazon Web Services provides ongoing security and maintenance updates to all instances running the Amazon Linux AMI. The Amazon Linux AMI is provided at no additional charge to Amazon EC2 users. ...

1. Slax

Slax Slax is a modern, portable, small and fast Linux operating system with a modular approach and outstanding design. SLAX is a LiveCD Linux distribution based on Slackware . Despite its small size, Slax provides a wide collection of pre-installed software for daily use, including a well organized graphical......

2. Super OS

Super OS Super OS is a modified version of Ubuntu with added software and tools, that aims to make Ubuntu more usable, in particular for users without an internet connection. Features compared to Ubuntu include better multimedia support, improved Internet experience (aMSN, Opera , Adobe Flash Player ),......

3. Manjaro Linux

Manjaro Linux Manjaro Linux is a desktop-oriented, user-friendly distribution based on Arch Linux . Some of its more pronounced features include an intuitive installation process, automatic hardware detection, special Bash scripts for managing graphics drivers, and extra desktop configuration options. Manjaro Linux comes in three editions featuring the Xfce ,......

4. Kahel OS

Kahel OS KahelOS is the first and remains to be the only Filipino Linux Distro with the rolling release model on Arch GNU/Linux + GNOME . In the community, it is the first to release (non-beta) such Linux OS on Arch Linux + GNOME . KahelOS is not just......

5. Ubuntu Netbook Edition

Ubuntu Netbook Edition Ubuntu Netbook Edition (UNE) (known as Ubuntu Netbook Remix prior to the release of 10.04) is a version of the Ubuntu Linux distribution that has been optimized to enable it to work better on netbooks and other devices with small screens or with the Intel Atom computer processor.......

6. YunoHost

YunoHost YunoHost is a Debian GNU/Linux based distribution packaged with free software that automates the installation of a personal web server. The purpose of YunoHost is to allow users to easily host their own web services by enabling a simple point-and-click web interface for installing various web apps. Currently supported apps......

7. BBQLinux

BBQLinux BBQLinux is a user-friendly Linux distribution made for Android developers.It has everything on board to build AOSP or AOSP-based Distributions like CyanogenMod.BBQLinux is based on Arch Linux and is using a Rolling Release Development Model which means it’s getting continually updated and upgraded.It will never be necessary to re-install a......

8. Puppy cup of Linux Edition

Puppy cup of Linux Edition This Linux distribution aims to be a user friendly version of Puppy Linux for old computers that were made in 2004 or later. It includes tons of Apps that include Firefox, Skype, Google Chrome,and XFCE.......

9. BackBox Linux

BackBox Linux BackBox is a Linux distribution based on Ubuntu developed to perform penetration tests and security assessments. Designed to be fast, easy to use and to provide a minimal yet complete desktop environment thanks to its own software repositories always been updated to the last stable version of the......

10. Bugtraq

Bugtraq Bugtraq system offers the most comprehensive distribution, optimal, and stable with automated services manager in real time. This distribution based on the 3.2 and 3.4 kernel Generic available in 32 Bits & 64 Bits has a huge range of penetration, forensic and laboratory tools. The systems are available in 11......

11. Lightning Linux

Lightning Linux "Lightning Linux enhances older systems by speeding up performance and stability, enabling you to install the newest versions of software, and offering a clean, stylish appearance.In addition, it offers a customized gnome classic desktop environment. When Lightning Linux is installed onto your computer, it will give you adobe flash and......

12. Damn Small Linux

Damn Small Linux Damn Small Linux is a very versatile 50MB mini desktop oriented Linux distribution.Damn Small is small enough and smart enough to do the following things: * Boot from a business card CD as a live linux distribution (LiveCD) * Boot from a USB pen drive * Boot from within a......

13. Kali Linux

Kali Linux The Offensive Security team created a fork of http://alternativeto.net/software/backtrack/ named Kali Linux, a Debian-derived Linux distribution designed for digital forensics and penetration testing.Kali Linux is preinstalled with numerous penetration-testing programs, including Nmap (a port scanner), Wireshark (a packet analyzer), John the Ripper......

14. QtMoko

QtMoko QtMoko is debian distribution for Linux based SmartPhones, like Openmoko Freerunner and Goldelico's GTA04 phone. Phone and user interface is based on QT Extendeded formerly known as Qtopia........

15. BackTrack Linux

BackTrack Linux BackTrack is a Linux-based penetration testing arsenal that aids security professionals in performing assessments in a purely native environment dedicated to hacking. Regardless if you’re making BackTrack your primary operating system, booting from a LiveDVD, or using your favorite thumbdrive, BackTrack has been customized down to every package, kernel configuration,......