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ChromeOS Flex

ChromeOS Flex, developed by Google, is a free and lightweight Linux distribution based on Gentoo-derived ChromeOS. Unlike ChromeOS which is designed specifically for Chromebook computers, ChromeOS Flex can be installed on most x86_64 devices with a AMD or Intel processors, offering a Chromebook-like experience.

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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
ChromeOS FlexTiny Core Linux
Gentoo, ChromeOSBaseIndependent (forked from Damn Small)
(deb)Package Managertce / tar.xz
Init SystemBusyBox
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
Latest Version17.0
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
May 26, 2026Release DateFebruary 11, 2026
x86_64i486
Architecture
x86_64i486
ChromeOS DesktopdwmFluxboxflwmGNOMEHackedboxi3IceWMJWMOpenboxWMFS
Desktops
ChromeOS DesktopdwmFluxboxflwmGNOMEHackedboxi3IceWMJWMOpenboxWMFS