About BOSS
BOSS (Bharat Operating System Solutions) is an Indian Linux distribution based on Debian. Developed by C-DAC, it is designed to be secure and easy to use, with a focus on adoption within the Indian government and for the general public. It includes support for Indian languages and is available for desktop and server environments.
BOSS Details
Vendor
Bharat Operating System Solutions
Year Launched
2002
Location
No:4, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Taramani, Chennai - 600113
Deployment
on premise, linux
Training Options
demo, account manager
Countries Served
India
Languages
English, Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Gujarati, Punjabi
Users
Indian Desktop Users, School Students and Teachers (via EduBOSS), System Administrators and IT Professionals (via BOSS Server), Government and Defense Organizations (via Secure BOSS)
Industries Served
Education (Indian school system), Government & Public Sector, Information Technology (IT), Defense & Security
Tags
operating-system, linux, debian, open-source, government, india, desktop-os, server-os, secure-os, multilingual
BOSS's In-App Market Place
Does BOSS have an in-app market place?
Yes
How many Mini-Apps in the marketplace?
0
Mini Apps
Pricing Options
Free trial
Free version
Request a quote
Promo Offer
Accepted Payment Currencies
Indian Rupee (₹)
Pros & Cons
- Developed and promoted by the Indian government's C-DAC, ensuring a focus on national standards and security.
- Completely free and open-source, providing a cost-effective alternative to proprietary operating systems.
- Includes built-in support for multiple Indian languages, enhancing accessibility for users across India.
- As a non-commercial distribution, it may have a smaller application ecosystem and slower driver support compared to mainstream Linux distributions.
- Official support is primarily community-based through forums, lacking dedicated enterprise-level support channels.
- The product's original official website (boss-os.in) is defunct, which may cause confusion for users.
BOSS's Support Options
Email Address
bosslinux@cdac.inContact
+91-44 22542226