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Artix Linux

Artix Linux is a fork (or continuation as an autonomous project) of the Arch-OpenRC and Manjaro-OpenRC projects. Artix Linux offers a lightweight, rolling-release operating system featuring the OpenRC init software.

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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
Artix LinuxTiny Core Linux
ArchBaseIndependent (forked from Damn Small)
pacman / pkgPackage Managertce / tar.xz
Dinit, OpenRC, runit, s6Init SystemBusyBox
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
Latest Version17.0
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
April 2, 2026Release DateFebruary 11, 2026
x86_64i486
Architecture
x86_64i486
CinnamonLXDELXQtMATEKDE PlasmaXfcedwmFluxboxflwmGNOMEHackedboxi3IceWMJWMOpenboxWMFS
Desktops
CinnamonLXDELXQtMATEKDE PlasmaXfcedwmFluxboxflwmGNOMEHackedboxi3IceWMJWMOpenboxWMFS