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Slackware Linux

The Official Release of Slackware Linux by Patrick Volkerding is an advanced Linux operating system, designed with the twin goals of ease of use and stability as top priorities. Including the latest popular software while retaining a sense of tradition, providing simplicity and ease of use alongside flexibility and power, Slackware brings the best of all worlds to the table.

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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
Slackware LinuxTiny Core Linux
IndependentBaseIndependent (forked from Damn Small)
txzPackage Managertce / tar.xz
SysVInit SystemBusyBox
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
15.0Latest Version17.0
AdvancedDifficultyIntermediate
February 3, 2022Release DateFebruary 11, 2026
armi586s390x86_64i486
Architecture
armi586s390x86_64i486
BlackboxFluxboxFVWMKDElabwcWMakerXfcedwmflwmGNOMEHackedboxi3IceWMJWMOpenboxWMFS
Desktops
BlackboxFluxboxFVWMKDElabwcWMakerXfcedwmflwmGNOMEHackedboxi3IceWMJWMOpenboxWMFS