The best replacement for linux is mac.

The best alternatives to linux are rated as following:
★★★★★  mac
★★★★  windows
★★★★  unix
★★  osx
★★  windows hosting
★★  mac os
★★  winxp
★★  hurd
★★  ubuntu
★  bsd
★  vista
★  windows 7
★  windows 8
★  microsoft
★  windows server
★  freebsd
★  solaris
★  xp
★  windows web hosting
★  windows xp
★  os x
  android
  windows operating system
  windows security
  unix which is better
  linux
  windows performance
  windows 8.1
  microsoft windows
  windows vista
  unix operating system
  windows for web hosting
  windows gaming
  windows for programming
  window
  microsoft operating system
  windows server 2008
  aix
  mac os x
  pc
  dos

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Speaking about linux, one probably shouldn't forget about gui.

Other search terms related to linux and their ratings are:
★★★★★ gui
★★ gnu
★ mouse
★ swap partition
★ desktop
★ beryl
★ bootloader
★ touch screen
★ installing
★ grub
★ ssd
★ windows gui
bootcamp
terminal
netflix
kde 4
adb
tor
active directory
wine preinstalled
cd rom
vmware
boot camp
wireless
best gui
root android
wifi
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