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Ultimate Edition

Ultimate Edition, first released in December 2006, was a fork of Ubuntu and Linux Mint though recent versions (starting in 2024) have been based on Arch Linux. The goal of the project is to create a complete, seamlessly integrated, visually stimulating, and easy-to-install operating system.

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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
Ultimate EditionTiny Core Linux
ArchBaseIndependent (forked from Damn Small)
pacman / flatpak, pkgPackage Managertce / tar.xz
systemdInit SystemBusyBox
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
5.5Latest Version17.0
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
June 25, 2017Release DateFebruary 11, 2026
x86_64i486
Architecture
x86_64i486
CinnamonKDE PlasmaMATEXfcedwmFluxboxflwmGNOMEHackedboxi3IceWMJWMOpenboxWMFS
Desktops
CinnamonKDE PlasmaMATEXfcedwmFluxboxflwmGNOMEHackedboxi3IceWMJWMOpenboxWMFS