Key Benefits
Fully Open Source
All code is freely available for inspection, modification, and distribution under open licenses. Unlike Microsoft's closed-source approach, you can verify exactly what the software is doing.
Completely Free
No licensing fees, subscriptions, or hidden costs - ever. Free for personal and commercial use. Say goodbye to Microsoft's ever-increasing subscription costs.
No Vendor Lock-in
Freedom from proprietary formats and technologies that trap users in expensive ecosystems. Microsoft deliberately makes it difficult to leave their ecosystem.
Community Powered
Developed by a global community of volunteers who believe in software freedom, not corporate profits. Microsoft prioritizes shareholder value over user needs.
Problems with Microsoft
Privacy Invasion
Microsoft collects extensive user data without clear consent, while OpenS-DOS respects your privacy.
Forced Updates
Microsoft forces disruptive updates at their convenience, while OpenS-DOS lets you choose when to update.
Planned Obsolescence
Microsoft makes software incompatible with older hardware to force upgrades, while OpenS-DOS runs on older machines.
Monopolistic Practices
Microsoft uses anti-competitive tactics to eliminate choices, while OpenS-DOS promotes software freedom.