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Besgnulinux

Besgnulinux is a lightweight, desktop Linux distribution based on Debian's "stable" branch. Using the JWM window manager, it is designed to be fast, lightweight and easy to use, suitable for older and low-specification computers.

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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
BesgnulinuxTiny Core Linux
Debian (Stable)BaseIndependent (forked from Damn Small)
apt / debPackage Managertce / tar.xz
systemdInit SystemBusyBox
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
4Latest Version17.0
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
May 24, 2026Release DateFebruary 11, 2026
x86_64i486
Architecture
x86_64i486
JWMdwmFluxboxflwmGNOMEHackedboxi3IceWMOpenboxWMFS
Desktops
JWMdwmFluxboxflwmGNOMEHackedboxi3IceWMOpenboxWMFS