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Windows 8.1 vs Obarun

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When comparing Windows 8.1 vs Obarun, the Slant community recommends Obarun for most people. In the question“What is the best laptop OS?” Obarun is ranked 29th while Windows 8.1 is ranked 61st. The most important reason people chose Obarun is:

Freedom for the users.

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Based OnArch Linux

Init Systems6/66

OS FamilyGNU/Linux

Package Managerpacman

Release ScheduleRolling

Release TypeBinary

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What is the best laptop OS?

Pros

Pro
Hardware Compatibility

Windows has excellent x86-based compatibility, and has recently announced ARM compatibility as well.

Pro
Familiar Windows Interface

As opposed to unfamiliar and purpose-built Linux distros, Windows still reigns supreme for sheer usability and ease of use.

Pro
Customizable UI

There are many that can be used to customize the MetroTile screen and add custom tiles. Then, by adding custom tiles you can configure them to open any application or web page that you need. For example: Netflix, HBOGo or Steam.

Pro
No telemetry

Freedom for the users.

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Cons

Con
Expensive

You will need to purchase a Windows license.

Con
Resource Intensive

In contrast to many dedicated solutions which can run on nearly anything, running a full Windows install requires decent hardware. This is not a lightweight solution.