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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Mbadala za bure za 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.

Mbadala	Aina	Majukwaa	Inafaa zaidi kwa
Linux Mint	Chanzo huria	PC	A familiar, Windows-like desktop	Ipate
Zorin OS Core	Chanzo huria	PC	Switching from Windows with minimal learning	Ipate
WineOpen source; re-implements the Windows programming interfaces through clean-room reverse engineering.	Inayooana	Linux, macOS	Running many Windows programs on Linux or macOS	Ipate
ReactOSAlpha-quality software; not ready for everyday use.	Inayooana	PC	Experimenting with a Windows-compatible open-source OS	Ipate
Microsoft WindowsAsili ya kulipia	Licence (often bundled with PCs)	–	Operating system	Tembelea

Mbadala kwa undani

01/ Linux Mint

Chanzo huria

Inafaa zaidi kwa: A familiar, Windows-like desktop.

Inafanya kazi kwenye: PC

Tembelea Linux Mint

02/ Zorin OS Core

Chanzo huria

Inafaa zaidi kwa: Switching from Windows with minimal learning.

Inafanya kazi kwenye: PC

Tembelea Zorin OS Core

03/ Wine

Inayooana

Inafaa zaidi kwa: Running many Windows programs on Linux or macOS.

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

Inafanya kazi kwenye: Linux, macOS

Tembelea Wine

04/ ReactOS

Inayooana

Inafaa zaidi kwa: Experimenting with a Windows-compatible open-source OS.

Alpha-quality software; not ready for everyday use.

Inafanya kazi kwenye: PC

Tembelea ReactOS

Kuhusu zana “Inayooana”: Utekelezaji upya huru na halali unaofungua faili zilezile au kuendesha programu ileile. Si nakala iliyovunjwa.

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Je, kuna mbadala wa bure wa Microsoft Windows?

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

Ni mbadala gani wa Microsoft Windows ulio chanzo huria?

Linux Mint, Zorin OS Core, Wine, ReactOS ni chanzo huria.

Je, mbadala zinazooana (za uhandisi wa nyuma) ni halali?

Ndiyo. Zana zilizowekwa alama Inayooana ni utekelezaji upya huru uliojengwa kufungua faili zilezile au kuendesha programu ileile. Hazina msimbo wa programu asili. Si nakala zilizovunjwa au za wizi, ambazo hatupendekezi kamwe.