Some best Linux alternatives to windows xp

On April 8 2014 on-wards, when Microsoft stops supporting the 12 years old operating system. This means there will be no more security updates or technical support for the Windows XP operating system. In this condition the Windows users have only two options whether they upgrade to window 7 or 8.1.Moreover, 8.1 doesn’t perform well as compared to XP and 7 so, what will be the next, is there any options or alternatives are available for these users, the answer is Linux. Linux distro is an operating system (OS) that allows the user greater flexibility and control. Linux is a best alternative to your Windows XP. Now, these days these Linux systems can run windows application to perform desired functions on your pc with the help of some third party tool. Linux is maintain and developed by a community of developers, it is not just belong to one person or company. Because of this, the Linux OS is an incredibly efficient and incredible software innovation. Many modern Linux distributions exceed the user-friendliness of XP, and they’re free to download. If you don’t like the feel of one, you can easily switch to another. What’s more, each Linux distribution comes loaded with useful software such as productivity suites, modern browsers like Chrome or Firefox, and photo and music management apps. 

There are some primary reasons users switch to Linux. First, security: This is big thing due to which number of people why switch to Linux. Linux is less vulnerable to Viruses which are most common form of a threat because many of these buggers are designed to attack the Linux OS, which means less hassle and worry.

Secondly, the cost effective. These distributions are available on the internet free of cost, that means you don’t have spend single penny for all these fully customized operating system.Third, GPl License or Open source. Due to come under GPL license it is free to copy and customization. Linux will allow you to get your hands dirty in running commands and completely customizing your computer operating experience. You can screw these Linux Os to create your own one according to your choice. Since this is a community run operating system it’s constantly being updated to be the best version of itself it can be.

 Developers listen to the feedback, make changes and release new versions of their systems. Again, at no cost to you.Here, we come with some best possible desktop Linux versions which can be the best alternatives to your windows Xp in both performance and Graphical interface wise. These distro’s are not only some of the most popular all-around but have a really easy user interface to ease you into this new sphere of computer operating system. 

Zorin OS : Download

 Zorin is Ubuntu based Linux OS. It is one of several Linux distributions that offers a “Windows XP” mode to ease your transition, approximating the general look and feel of Windows XP as best it can. Zorin Os offer Windows users an option to switch on Linux based Os. Zorin comes with many pre-installed software’s such as LibreOffice suite, OpenShot video editor etc which facilitate all of your everyday tasks such as web browsing, document creation, social networking, making videos, chatting and more. Zorin OS comes with the Software Center which allows you to download and install tens of thousands of free and paid-for programs. You can even install Windows programs on Zorin OS in a similar way with the pre-installed software PlayOnLinux and wine, this means you are able to download and installed .deb and .exe packages. 

With  Zorin, you also enjoy the comfort of GNOME, instead of the Unity based interface which is recently add to Ubuntu. Zorin has the Zorin look changer that make it easy to switch to windows xp or 7 look style or back to Zorin look. It’s available in 55 different languages so you don’t get hung up in translation.

Official system requirements:
1GHz or faster processor                                                                                        

5GB of hard drive space

512MB of RAM

Graphics card capable of 640-by-480 resolution

LXLE: Full featured OS for aging PC's : Download

LXLE’s is very lightweight and fast  Operating system which is capable to reviving  your old Pentium 3  PC by minimizing the demands it puts on system resources.LXE is based on Lubuntu, which is the official “light” variant of Ubuntu. Just like Zorin, LXLE ALSO offers a Windows XP mode that you can choose right from the login screen; LXLE also includes options to mirror OS X and an interesting netbook mode.

 In XP mode, LXLE doesn’t go quite as far as Zorin does in replicating the Windows Start menu, but it collect and combine all the options at one place from where they can easily and quickly access installed apps and interact with running programs. The LXLE give you feel of Windows taskbar which is very simpler interface but it is so much flashy and stylish as compared to zorion. The  default applications it include are ClamTK anti-virus, Deja Dup backup utility, Parcellite clipboard manager, GIMP image editor, LibreOffice office suite, Shotwell image viewer etc.

Official system requirements:
Pentium 3 processor or better

512MB RAM

 

Linux Lite: Aimple,lightweight, fully-functional OS : Download

The goal of Linux Lite is to introduce Windows users to an intuitively simple, alternative operating system. This operating system is also based on the popular Ubuntu Linux distribution, but using the lightweight Xfce as its default desktop environment.
There is a taskbar as the bottom with a menu, launch bar and system tray. The taskbar has a menu icon, three icons in the quick launch section which are Firefox, Thunar file manager and Terminal. The system tray has an icon for virtual workspaces, a network icon, a battery icon and a clock which give a feel of windows to users.The Linux Lite system looks very familiar to Windows users, everything is pretty much in the same place for Linux Lite as it is for Windows. 

Zorin OS and Linux Mint with the Cinnamon desktop also provide a same familiar look and feel for Windows users but in much better way. But still has Really beautiful and productive Xfce environment with popular apps,default applications include the Thunar file manager, Ristretto image viewer, GIMP image editor, Mozilla Firefox web browser, Mozilla Thunderbird email and news client, Mumble voice-chat utility for gamers, Xfburn CD/DVD burning software, VLC Media Player, and the LibreOffice office suite. The whole thing  we get is a really great,stable,productive and beautifully crafted ubuntu based Os that can turn your old system into powerful desktop that has ability to replace your old Windows Xp.

Official system requirements:
700MHz or faster processor

5GB of hard drive space

512MB of RAM

Graphics card capable of 1024-by-768 resolution  

Linux Mint: Powerfulyet easy to use and  works out of the box : Download

Linux Mint as it names it is very cool and intuitive Linux distribution which tends to resemble a typical Windows atmosphere. There are few versions of Mint like Ubuntu, the most recent release is Mint 16 Petra. Linux Mint is also the developer of the desktop environment Cinnamon, MATE, KDE, Xfce but cinnamon is a really most popular and intuitive user interface of Mint. . Mint includes automatic support for ATI graphics, and various other hardware with its driver manager to make it easier to manage which driver to use with your devices.

Mint has its own version of “widgets” which they’ve called Desklets. Mint's Cinnamon interface  sticks a taskbar at the bottom of the window which most resembles Linux Lite taskbar. The taskbar has a small popup menu that lists most of the applications and settings on your computer. The star is very similar to window Xp which allow you to browse your installed software by hovering over different categories. When you open up an app, you'll see a button appear on the taskbar, just like in Windows Vista and before. You can even add a few shortcuts to the side of your taskbar like Windows' old quick launch pad. Well when click on its start menu it also show a dock bar like Ubuntu ones in the left side which also gives an advantage to mint for quick application launch. If you are beginners it quite be your decent choice.

 

Ubuntu: Fast, simple, and intuitive OS for consumers,businesses, and developers :Download

Of the three distributions covered here, Ubuntu is the least similar to Windows XP. In fact, it’s pretty much nothing like XP at all. But since it’s the most popular Linux distro around, Ubuntu’s certainly worth including in this discussion—especially since it’s free and has minimal hardware requirements, just like Zorin and LXLE.Ubuntu is closer to the look and feel of Apple’s OS X, so Windows XP immigrants may feel a little lost. Ubuntu has a very user-friendly design that can be learned in short order, however, and that’s augmented by a large body of helpful support resources, including forums, blog posts, and live chat rooms.One major Ubuntu difference that could flummox XP users is the way you access your software.

 The operating system hides its programs under a search feature called the Dash, which is opened by clicking on the Ubuntu logo in the upper-left corner.Ubuntu is not designed to show you a Start menu-esuqe list of apps, though. Instead, like OS X’s Spotlight, the Dash lets you search for a program quickly by name and then click on the result to open it. That’s a very different approach than the Windows standard practice of clicking on “All Programs” and opening your software from there. Ubuntu’s Home Folder lets you browse your hard drive in Windows File Explorer-like fashion, however.Ubuntu include: Kubuntu, with KDE;Xubuntu, with Xfce; and Lubuntu, with LXDE.  If this is confusing you, learning the Ubuntu Linux Server is a quick and concise way to get your first Ubuntu server running.

 Official system requirements:

700MHz processor

512MB RAM

Minimum display resolution of 1024 by 768 pixels

 

Enjay Tiguin OS :Download

Enjay Tiguin Os is a Linux Based Operating System which comes with Entire support infrastructure and you can also run tally in it . So, it is a great option for those windows Tally user who generally used windows for accounting purpose .This Os also gives end user support through out India.Tally is Accounting Package, which is life line of more than 90% of SME in India. Run Tally on Linux using Enjay Tiguin OS does not means you have to hack something on it  instead of it is  a proper professional Solution with a complete Partner and Support  eco-system.

 Enjay Tiguin OS Features

1. Telephonic, Email and Remote Support – available.
2. Support available not only for OS but even for the Apps available on it.
3. Complete GUI working, no command lines required.
4. No Linux knowledge required to run Enjay Tiguin.
5. Easy to Install, update and maintain.
6. End mile support available from Enjay Partners near you.
7. All office apps included like office suite, Email app, browsers, communications apps etc.
8. Only for Desktops and Terminal Servers (not for DB,Email, file server etc.) – Clear focus on desktop users.
9. Built in readiness for remote support, one click and you are connected to Enjay Support.

Features for Tally on Linux:

1. Desktop and Server variants available.
2. Register single user and multi user Tally on Linux – working.
3. Email from Tally – working .
4. All Tally Keyboard shortcuts – working.
5. Perfect Screen resolution and clear fonts – working.
6. Import to Excel for statutory requirements – working.
7. Backup / Restore function – working.
8. TDL Support – working.
9. Large Data & Linux server based computing – working.

 

These are some Linux distribution which are in our view that can be become a alternative of Windows Xp. If anybody knows or experienced any Linux distribution which can become best alternative of Xp than please tell us.