The best replacement for mac os x is windows.

The best alternatives to mac os x are rated as following:
★★★★★  windows
★★★★  linux
★★★★  windows 7
★★★  vista
★★★  ubuntu
★★  windows 8
★★  windows vista
★★  windows xp
  ubuntu 13.10
  mac os 9
  freebsd
  mac os
  os 9

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Speaking about mac os x, one probably shouldn't forget about vmware workstation.

Other search terms related to mac os x and their ratings are:
★★★★★ vmware workstation
★★★★★ virtualbox
★★★★ vmware player
★★ virtual box
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