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PCLinuxOS

PCLinuxOS is a user-friendly Linux distribution with out-of-the-box support for many popular graphics and sound cards, as well as other peripheral devices. The bootable live DVD provides an easy-to-use graphical installer and the distribution sports a wide range of popular applications for the typical desktop user, including browser plugins and full multimedia playback.

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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
PCLinuxOSTiny Core Linux
IndependentBaseIndependent (forked from Damn Small)
dnf / flatpak, rpmPackage Managertce / tar.xz
SysVInit SystemBusyBox
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
2023.07Latest Version17.0
BeginnerDifficultyIntermediate
July 30, 2023Release DateFebruary 11, 2026
x86_64i486
Architecture
x86_64i486
JWMKDE PlasmalabwcLXDELXQtMATEXfcedwmFluxboxflwmGNOMEHackedboxi3IceWMOpenboxWMFS
Desktops
JWMKDE PlasmalabwcLXDELXQtMATEXfcedwmFluxboxflwmGNOMEHackedboxi3IceWMOpenboxWMFS