RavynOS: Pre-alpha open-source OS based on Darwin, FreeBSD, Apple open-source

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RavynOS is a pre-alpha open-source operating system based on Darwin and FreeBSD, aiming to provide macOS-like finesse with open-source freedom for developers.

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# Finesse of macOS. Freedom of Open Source. Source: [https://ravynos.com/](https://ravynos.com/) ## ravynOS An early\-stage \(pre\-alpha\) open\-source operating system based on Darwin, FreeBSD, and Apple open\-source code that aims to be compatible with macOS applications and has no hardware restrictions\. We love macOS, but we're not a fan of the ever\-closing hardware and ecosystem\. So, we are creating ravynOS — an OS aimed to provide the finesse of macOS with the freedom of open source\. This is a**developer preview**intended for people building the system\. It is not polished, not completed, and not ready for end users yet\.

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