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pearOS

pearOS is an Arch-based desktop Linux distribution which features a macOS-like theme and icons on top of the KDE Plasma desktop. Some of the distribution's features include a custom system installer called pearOS Installer, a pearOS welcome application, and the GNOME Files file manager.

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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
pearOSTiny Core Linux
ArchBaseIndependent (forked from Damn Small)
pacman / pkgPackage Managertce / tar.xz
systemdInit SystemBusyBox
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
Latest Version17.0
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
April 8, 2026Release DateFebruary 11, 2026
x86_64i486
Architecture
x86_64i486
KDE PlasmadwmFluxboxflwmGNOMEHackedboxi3IceWMJWMOpenboxWMFS
Desktops
KDE PlasmadwmFluxboxflwmGNOMEHackedboxi3IceWMJWMOpenboxWMFS