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Arch Linux

Arch Linux is an independently developed, x86_64-optimised Linux distribution targeted at competent Linux users. It uses 'pacman', its home-grown package manager, to provide updates to the latest software applications with full dependency tracking.

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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.

Technical Specs Comparison
Arch LinuxTiny Core Linux
IndependentBaseIndependent (forked from Damn Small)
pkgPackage Managertce / tar.xz
systemdInit SystemBusyBox
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
2012.11.01Latest Version17.0
AdvancedDifficultyIntermediate
November 2, 2012Release DateFebruary 11, 2026
x86_64i486
Architecture
x86_64i486
CinnamonEnlightenmentGNOMEKDElabwcLXDEMATEXfcedwmFluxboxflwmHackedboxi3IceWMJWMOpenboxWMFS
Desktops
CinnamonEnlightenmentGNOMEKDElabwcLXDEMATEXfcedwmFluxboxflwmHackedboxi3IceWMJWMOpenboxWMFS