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7 Best Windows Alternative Operating systems

by Siddartha on March 31, 2012

Some of the best Windows Alternative OS which are generally under-rated or over-rated. With windows 8 to roll-out in few weeks, you  must feel that I’m crazy to write about Windows Alternative OS, at this instinct. Windows is one of the well known operating system from the house of Microsoft that has been dominating the operating system market for a while now, as this operating system has features that many competing operating systems lack but still few people around the world criticize it for few aspects like security, malware attacks, and few more.

windows alternativeThe operating system was launched way back in 1985 and it has tasted success ever since with Windows 95 and after every new edition that are launched at regular intervals like Windows 98, Windows XP, Windows 7, excluding few other failures like Windows Me, Windows Vista. Currently Microsoft has launched operating systems for SmartPhones and getting ready to occupy the Mobile Market as well. In this post, we are going to check out 7 best Windows Alternative OS that can satisfy your requirements to a certain extent.

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The current market share of Windows OS is expected to be holding around 86%, followed by Mac OS which holds over 7.5% market share and balance is shared between Linux, Blackberry and other Operating Systems. So, in this post we are going to focus on few of the best Operating Systems that holds the balance 14% share in the market.

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7 Best Windows Alternative Operating Systems

#1. Ubuntu operating system

ubuntuThe Ubuntu operating system is a simple, snazzy and easy to use operating system which is considered as one of the best Windows Alternative OS. It is preferred by many across the globe including businessmen and students. This software is preferred for personal computers but there is a server version that also exists. The software is available for download, free of cost. The software is similar to the UNIX and it is one of the best Linux Operating System that is based on Debian Linux Distribution and this software can be freely distributed and personalize the software for your benefit.

#2. Mac OS

mac-osx-leopardThis is one of the best operating systems that can replace the Windows OS and it is known to be one of the most advanced operating systems that are presently available. It is a graphical user interface based operating software that is known to be so slick and smooth that the operating system can be easily mastered. It is estimated that, soon the ratio between Windows and Mac OS might be leading to tough competition. Compiled with the Apple hardware components the Mac OS will provide you with the best operating system experience which makes it one of the best Windows Alternative Operating System in the market. It is a proprietary based Operating System like Windows, and it is mostly compatible with Apple’s devices only, of course there are few techniques that allows us to get Mac OS onto our normal PC.

#3. JNode

This operating system is a great freeware Windows Alternative operating systems that are available currently. This operating system code has been written in Java and the operating system is in its virgin stage as it is in the 0.2.8 version. The operating system has a simple and easy to use interface. With the time to come there will be other features that will be added in the form of video customization, lower memory consumption etc. <Try JNode>

#4. AROS

The AROS closely resembles Amiga, just that it has many more features and it does not have the memory problem that Amiga was infested with. AROS, which is the abbreviated form of the Amiga Research Operating System is extremely fast and the memory protection issues has also been resolved. It is one of the oldest OS existing since 1997 and it is slightly capable OS to be considered as best Windows Alternative OS. The user interface of the AROS is the same as Amiga and it is a great operating system for laptops and desktops. <Try AROS>

#5. KolibriOS

This operating system is known to be the fastest graphic user interface that is presently available. This user interface of the operating system is smooth and fast and you will be able to enjoy different games and other utilities with the help of this operating system. The USP of this operating system is that it is extremely compact and the entire operating system just takes 4.9 MB of the memory. <Try KolibriOS>

#6. DexOS

In case you are fed up with the way the Windows operating system looks then you need to use the DexOS. The operating system has a user interface that is closer to that of a console’s operating system. The operating system basically has two aspects, that is, one aspects is really swank and resembles the launcher of a video game and the other is the normal operating system that can be used for daily purposes. <Try DexOS>

#7. Open BSD

This operating system focuses more on the security of the system than its appearance and this is a good thing as the software cannot be easily cracked by hackers as it does not run the programs in case it detects any loopholes in them. The OpenBSD has its main feature as the space layout randomization. It is considered as underdog, but still it manages to be one of the best Windows Alternative OS. <Try OpenBSD>

These are the 5 best Windows alternative operating systems that are available in the market. The operating systems are very different from each other and even though they are relatively new, these operating systems have already created a name for themselves and they are loaded with features and they have been giving stringent competition to the Windows operating system ever since they have been launched. Hope, you’ve enjoyed our article on 7 Best Windows Alternative Operating Systems, do let us know about your favorite OS, if you think we missed it in our list.

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How to install Windows Vista or Windows 7 using a USB Flash/Pen Drive

by Sandeep on July 9, 2011

Skill: Advanced
Estimated Time to Complete: 30 Minutes
System Requirements: 1GHz x86 or x64 Processor, 1GB RAM & 16GB(x86) or 20GB(x64) Free HDD Space

In this tutorial we are going to describe how to install Windows 7 on your Laptop, Desktop or a Netbook using a USB Flash Drive or a Flash Drive. Some Laptops are not equipped with CD / DVD drives. But all the Laptops are equipped with Two or more USB Ports. In case of a system crash how can you format it? The easiest way to format it is using a USB Flash Drive. Installing Operating System from a USB Flash Drive not only works with Laptops and Netbooks but you can also install OS on your Desktop. I have experienced that Windows is installed faster with a Flash Drive than a DVD.

So How to Install Windows 7 using a USB Flash Drive?

To install Windows 7 using a USB Flash Drive, the minimum space required for a Flash Drive is 4 GB. Windows 7 Installation files size is around 1.5GB to 2GB. We recommend you to have Windows 7 Original Version.

In order to install Windows 7 using a Flash Drive you first need to make it a Bootable device. Making it Bootable means loading the Boot Loader files into the Flash Drive. In order to work like a normal OS CD / DVD. You need to perform this task using Command Prompt with Administrator Privileges. Below is a step by step tutorial, follow it carefully. Make sure you don’t skip any of the step in order to perform the task perfectly.

So lets get started
#0. Plugin the USB Flash Drive.

#1. To run Command Prompt with Administrator Privileges, Click on Start, Type “cmd” and Right click on it and Click on Run as Administrator or Type cmd and then hit CTRL + SHIFT + ENTER.

#2. After opening the Command Prompt, type DISKPART.
What is DISKPART: Diskpart is a command used to manage all the partitions connected to the Computer internally and externally.

#3. After entering DISKPART, now you need to type LIST DISK.
What is LIST DISK: List disk is a command that shows all the connected internal and external Storage drives with their capacities. If you are using a USB Pendrive of 4GB capacity then it will be shown as 3800 (1024*4) MB approx.

#4. After the List of Drives are shown, you can have a better idea of which is a Flash Drive. Now you should Select the Drive using SELECT DISK command. In this tutorial our Flash Drive is allocated with the number 1, so we are typing SELECT DISK 2. We’ll be using DISK 2 in the whole tutorial.

#5. After selecting the Disk, type CLEAN.
What does CLEAN do: CLEAN command erases all the data from the Flash Drive. Its just like formatting the Flash Drive.
Formatting Flash Drive to make it Bootable

#6. After completing the CLEAN task, you should now type CREATE PARTITION PRIMARY.
What is CREATE PARTITION PRIMARY: Create Partition Primary is which makes DISK 2 partition as Primary.

#7. Now type, SELECT PARTITION and then ACTIVE which marks the DISK 2 partition as active.

#8. Now you should change the Pendrive to NTFS(New Technology File System) format, using the command FORMAT FS=NTFS. That means you are formatting the File System to NTFS format. This may take more than 5 minutes to complete.

#9. After completing the Formatting process, Insert the ORIGINAL WINDOWS 7 DVD into the Disk Drive and go to My Computer to find out the Drive Letter of the Windows 7 DVD.

#10. Our DVD Drive is mapped with the letter F and USB Flash Drive is G. Now type EXIT to quit from the DISKPART Utility, don’t close the Command Prompt.

#11. We are almost done, Now in Command Prompt type the letter of the DVD drive which contains the WINDOWS 7 DVD. (Ex: F:)

#12. After Entering the F drive type CD BOOT and then after entering the BOOT folder type BOOTSECT.EXE /NT60 G: .

Exit from the Command Prompt now.

#13. Now Copy all the files from Windows 7 DVD to your USB Flash Drive. You are done!

#14. Now to format your Computer, Just restart your computer and then enter the BIOS and change the BOOT order. Select USB Mass Storage as the First Booting Device.

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How to Add Secondary Hard Drive

by Sandeep on July 5, 2011

Skill: Advanced
Estimated Time to Complete: 40 – 50 Minutes

In this DIY tutorial, we are going to describe the process involved in Adding a Secondary Hard Disk and Formatting it. A secondary hard drive refers to addition of a Hard Disk to a computer. When you connect a secondary hard disk, it is detected by the computer in BIOS as well as the Operating System. But it is not listed in the My Computer. So it needs to be formatted.

Secondary Hard Disk

So, Firstly How to add a Secondary Hard Disk in your CPU:
Things you:
A Hard Disk, SATA Power Connector, SATA Data Cable and a few Star Screws. Watch the video below carefully.
Caution: Hard Disks are very Sensitive, Handle them with great care.

How do I know that the Hard Disk is Connected?
#1. Power On the Computer and when you see the startup screen, Keep on tapping the F2 key or DEL (may vary for older computers), Just tap the key which is used to Enter computer BIOS.
#2. After entering into the BIOS,
#3. Go to BOOT Tab. In the BOOT Tab you can see Hard Disk(s), Just press enter.
#4. If you see two Hard Disks listed then you have done everything correctly.
#5. If No, Watch the above video carefully and perform the task again.

How to Format and Use the Secondary Hard Disk?
#1. After you login to Windows, Click on Start.
#2. Just type, “Disk Management”. Of course without quotes.
#3. Disk Management Window will open, Then you can see Disk 0 and Disk 1.
#4. Select the newly added Drive and right click on it and Click Format [WITH EXTREME CAUTION, Select the Newly added one not the Boot Partition].
#5. Your Secondary Hard Disk is ready for use now.

If you have any doubts, Just post them in the comments section.

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Play Angry Birds Game on Windows XP/7

by Sandeep on June 19, 2011

This article deals with availability of Angry Birds Game for Windows XP. Bored of playing Angry Birds on your Smart Phone which has a 3″-5″ screen? Don’t Worry! Play Angry Birds on Windows XP or Windows 7. Yes! You can now play Angry Birds on your Windows XP or Windows 7 based Computer. Angry Birds is a Smart Phone based game which attracted millions of users to install it on their phones. Due to its popularity Developers have released a browser based version of Angry Birds.

Angry Birds is a game developed by Rovio Mobile Ltd. If you are a smart phone user, You can Download Angry Birds for your iPhone, Android or a Symbian phone for just $0.99 (Angry Birds is the #1 Paid app in 60 countries!). For Windows users you can download Angry Birds for Windows XP/7 at Intel AppUp for $4.99, Regular price is $9.99.

Angry Birds for Windows XP/7

To Play Angry Birds on Windows XP or Windows 7 Computers, Specifications needed are very optimum. They are:

  • 2 GHz processor
  • Minimum of 512 MB of RAM
  • 45.2 MB Hard Disk space
  • DirectX 9

The plot of the game is saving the eggs from the greedy and wicked pigs. Using the special abilities of the Five Angry Birds you should destroy those pigs. If a Angry Bird is survived that’s a stake for Score. You can see a trailer of the game to know more about this addicting game.

Angry Birds for Windows XP/7 Player Screen Shots:

You can download Angry Birds for Windows XP/7 here.

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