Market.CNews analysts examined the Russian operating systems landscape to identify the leading choices in the market today.
Researchers assessed domestic OS options using several critical criteria. They looked at how broadly each system was deployed, what features it offered, security levels, adaptability across different devices and user needs, and the required hardware. During scoring, each system earned points for meeting these benchmarks.
In the end, Astra Linux, based on Debian, earned first place due to its wide market reach and modest system requirements. The study found that the platform works with around 2,000 Russian devices. Second place went to RED OS from RED SOFT, which supports about a thousand devices. Alt from NPO Basalt secured third place, with compatibility for roughly 200 devices.
Also highly ranked were ROSA, OSNOVA, AlterOS, Atlant, and Strelets, occupying fourth through eighth places. Strelets, in particular, was noted for compatibility with about ten household devices.
The assessment highlighted that all the Russian operating systems included in the ranking can be deployed in corporate settings, government agencies, and educational institutions, with five of them suitable for personal use.
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