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CachyOS

CachyOS is a Linux distribution based on Arch Linux. It focuses on speed and security optimisations - the default Linux kernel is heavily optimised using the BORE (Burst-Oriented Response Enhancer) scheduler, while the desktop packages are compiled with LTO, x86-64-v3 and x86-64-v4, Zen 4 optimization, security flags and performance improvements.

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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
CachyOSTiny Core Linux
ArchBaseIndependent (forked from Damn Small)
pacman / pkgPackage Managertce / tar.xz
systemdInit SystemBusyBox
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
260426Latest Version17.0
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
April 26, 2026Release DateFebruary 11, 2026
x86_64x86-64-v3i486
Architecture
x86_64x86-64-v3i486
bspwmBudgieCinnamonCOSMICGNOMEHyprlandi3KDE PlasmaLXDELXQtMATEniriOpenboxQtileSwayUKUIWayfireXfcedwmFluxboxflwmHackedboxIceWMJWMWMFS
Desktops
bspwmBudgieCinnamonCOSMICGNOMEHyprlandi3KDE PlasmaLXDELXQtMATEniriOpenboxQtileSwayUKUIWayfireXfcedwmFluxboxflwmHackedboxIceWMJWMWMFS