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NebiOS

NebiOS is an Ubuntu-based desktop Linux distribution with a custom Wayland compositor called NebiDE (based on Wayfire). It features various user interface enhancements, an initial setup module called OOBE, the NebiOS App Runtime (napp-runtime) portable application format with bubblewrap containerization, improved gaming performance with Steam Proton integration, a kernel switcher for easy multi-kernel installation, and the Wine compatibility layer for running some Windows applications.

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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
NebiOSTiny Core Linux
Ubuntu (LTS)BaseIndependent (forked from Damn Small)
apt / deb, flatpakPackage Managertce / tar.xz
systemdInit SystemBusyBox
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
10.2Latest Version17.0
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
February 25, 2026Release DateFebruary 11, 2026
x86_64i486
Architecture
x86_64i486
NebiDE (Wayfire)dwmFluxboxflwmGNOMEHackedboxi3IceWMJWMOpenboxWMFS
Desktops
NebiDE (Wayfire)dwmFluxboxflwmGNOMEHackedboxi3IceWMJWMOpenboxWMFS