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SparkyLinux

SparkyLinux is a set of Debian-based desktop Linux distributions. The project provides separate editions with KDE Plasma, LXQt, MATE and Xfce desktops, as well as a lightweight flavour featuring the Openbox window 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
SparkyLinuxTiny Core Linux
Debian (Stable), Debian (Testing)BaseIndependent (forked from Damn Small)
apt / debPackage Managertce / tar.xz
systemdInit SystemBusyBox
Semi-RollingRelease ModelFixed Release
2026.03Latest Version17.0
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
March 15, 2026Release DateFebruary 11, 2026
x86_64i486
Architecture
x86_64i486
KDE PlasmaLXQtMATEOpenboxXfcedwmFluxboxflwmGNOMEHackedboxi3IceWMJWMWMFS
Desktops
KDE PlasmaLXQtMATEOpenboxXfcedwmFluxboxflwmGNOMEHackedboxi3IceWMJWMWMFS