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Lubuntu screenshot

Lubuntu

Lubuntu is a variant of Ubuntu that uses the LXQt desktop environment. (Versions prior to 18.10 shipped with the LXDE desktop.) It includes essential applications and services for daily use, including office suite, PDF reader, image editor and multimedia players.

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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
LubuntuTiny Core Linux
Debian, UbuntuBaseIndependent (forked from Damn Small)
apt / deb, snapPackage Managertce / tar.xz
systemdInit SystemBusyBox
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
26.04Latest Version17.0
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
April 23, 2026Release DateFebruary 11, 2026
x86_64i486
Architecture
x86_64i486
LXQtdwmFluxboxflwmGNOMEHackedboxi3IceWMJWMOpenboxWMFS
Desktops
LXQtdwmFluxboxflwmGNOMEHackedboxi3IceWMJWMOpenboxWMFS