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Synex

Synex is a GNU/Linux distribution based on Debian's "Stable" branch, developed with the official Debian Live Build tool. It offers four separate desktop options with GNOME, LXDE, KDE Plasma and Xfce, all of which are composed of a rather frugal set of applications in its default state, without any development tools or offices suites.

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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
SynexTiny Core Linux
Debian (Stable), Debian (Testing)BaseIndependent (forked from Damn Small)
apt / deb, flatpakPackage Managertce / tar.xz
systemdInit SystemBusyBox
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
13Latest Version17.0
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
December 21, 2025Release DateFebruary 11, 2026
x86_64i486
Architecture
x86_64i486
GNOMEIceWMLXDEMATEKDE PlasmaXfcedwmFluxboxflwmHackedboxi3JWMOpenboxWMFS
Desktops
GNOMEIceWMLXDEMATEKDE PlasmaXfcedwmFluxboxflwmHackedboxi3JWMOpenboxWMFS