OmegaLinux

OmegaLinux is an Arch-based, rolling-release Linux distribution featuring the lightweight LXDE desktop. It is suitable for installation on older computers with as little as 1 GB of memory.

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

OmegaLinuxTiny Core Linux

ArchBaseIndependent (forked from Damn Small)

pacman / pkgPackage Managertce / tar.xz

systemdInit SystemBusyBox

Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release

2026.02.21Latest Version17.0

IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate

February 22, 2026Release DateFebruary 11, 2026

x86_64i486

Architecture

x86_64i486

LXDEdwmFluxboxflwmGNOMEHackedboxi3IceWMJWMOpenboxWMFS

Desktops

LXDEdwmFluxboxflwmGNOMEHackedboxi3IceWMJWMOpenboxWMFS

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