Which Microsoft Windows alternative is open source?

Linux Mint, Zorin OS Core, Wine, ReactOS are open source.

Are compatible (reverse-engineered) alternatives legal?

Yes. Tools marked Compatible are independent re-implementations built to open the same files or run the same software. They do not contain the original program's code. They are not cracked or pirated copies, which we never recommend.

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Alternative gratuite a Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Windows by Microsoft: The most widely used desktop operating system. Pricing: licence (often bundled with PCs). Here are 4 free options that cover the same job.

Alternativa	Tipo	Piattaforme	Ideale per
Linux Mint	Open source	PC	A familiar, Windows-like desktop	Scarica
Zorin OS Core	Open source	PC	Switching from Windows with minimal learning	Scarica
WineOpen source; re-implements the Windows programming interfaces through clean-room reverse engineering.	Compatibile	Linux, macOS	Running many Windows programs on Linux or macOS	Scarica
ReactOSAlpha-quality software; not ready for everyday use.	Compatibile	PC	Experimenting with a Windows-compatible open-source OS	Scarica
Microsoft WindowsL'originale a pagamento	Licence (often bundled with PCs)	–	Operating system	Visita

Le alternative nel dettaglio

01/ Linux Mint

Open source

Ideale per: A familiar, Windows-like desktop.

Funziona su: PC

Visita Linux Mint

02/ Zorin OS Core

Open source

Ideale per: Switching from Windows with minimal learning.

Funziona su: PC

Visita Zorin OS Core

03/ Wine

Compatibile

Ideale per: Running many Windows programs on Linux or macOS.

Open source; re-implements the Windows programming interfaces through clean-room reverse engineering.

Funziona su: Linux, macOS

Visita Wine

04/ ReactOS

Compatibile

Ideale per: Experimenting with a Windows-compatible open-source OS.

Alpha-quality software; not ready for everyday use.

Funziona su: PC

Visita ReactOS

Sugli strumenti «Compatibile»: Una reimplementazione indipendente e legale che apre gli stessi file o esegue lo stesso software. Non è una copia craccata.

Domande frequenti

Esiste un'alternativa gratuita a Microsoft Windows?

Yes. Linux Mint is a strong free option for a familiar, windows-like desktop. Other choices include Zorin OS Core, Wine, ReactOS.

Quale alternativa a Microsoft Windows è open source?

Linux Mint, Zorin OS Core, Wine, ReactOS sono open source.

Le alternative compatibili (reverse engineering) sono legali?

Sì. Gli strumenti contrassegnati come Compatibile sono reimplementazioni indipendenti create per aprire gli stessi file o eseguire lo stesso software. Non contengono il codice del programma originale. Non sono copie craccate o piratate, che non consigliamo mai.