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Tiny Core Linux

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Tiny Core Linux is a 16 MB graphical Linux desktop. It is based on a recent Linux kernel, BusyBox, Tiny X, Fltk, and Flwm.

Technical Specs
Base
Independent (forked from Damn Small)
Package Manager
tcetar.xz
Init System
Latest Version
17.0
Release Model
fixed release
Release Date
February 11, 2026
Architecture
i486x86_64
Desktop Environments
dwmFluxboxflwmHackedboxi3IceWMJWMOpenboxWMFS

About Tiny Core Linux

Tiny Core Linux is a 16 MB graphical Linux desktop. It is based on a recent Linux kernel, BusyBox, Tiny X, Fltk, and Flwm. The core runs entirely in memory and boots very quickly. The user has complete control over which applications and/or additional hardware to have supported, be it for a desktop, a nettop, an appliance or server; selectable from the project's online repository.

Highlights

  • -Hyper-minimalist system (17 MB). Operates exclusively in RAM.