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Garuda Linux screenshot

Garuda Linux

Garuda Linux is a rolling distribution based on the Arch Linux operating system. Unlike Arch Linux, Garuda Linux comes with a graphical installer (Calamares) for easy installation, and other advanced graphical tools for managing your system.

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Tiny Core Linux screenshot

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
Garuda LinuxTiny Core Linux
ArchBaseIndependent (forked from Damn Small)
pacman / pkgPackage Managertce / tar.xz
systemdInit SystemBusyBox
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
Latest Version17.0
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
March 9, 2026Release DateFebruary 11, 2026
x86_64i486
Architecture
x86_64i486
CinnamonGNOMEHyprlandi3KDE PlasmaMokkaSwayXfcedwmFluxboxflwmHackedboxIceWMJWMOpenboxWMFS
Desktops
CinnamonGNOMEHyprlandi3KDE PlasmaMokkaSwayXfcedwmFluxboxflwmHackedboxIceWMJWMOpenboxWMFS