Smallest Linux distribution

1	I currently know of Tiny Core Linux Also SliTaz anything smaller with *a User Interface?* distribution operatingsystem linux asked Jul 27 '11 at 13:10** Saakeman 841●42●47●64

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5	Damn Small Linux. I believe it installs with a UI. I think it was Debian. answered Jul 27 '11 at 13:14 JordanV 4.1k●62●82●124 Yeah it's an insanely small Debian distro. You can almost install it on a digital watch. (Jul 10 '12 at 08:14) ClosetFuturist

Here is a list of minimal Linux distros:

http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Minimal_Linux_distros

answered Jul 27 '11 at 13:21

AlanStryder
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It's a long list, I saw it before, but it is a mix between "BIG" and small distros. I was wondering if someone here knew of some smaller Distros.

(Jul 27 '11 at 13:29) Saakeman

Well I'm not sure if anyone will mention any that are not in the list, but the smaller one's I've tried in there are

DSL,Feather,Puppy and SLAX. I'm pretty sure that any one of these will run on a Pentium 2 w/ 64 MB Ram, probably less.

(Jul 27 '11 at 13:42) AlanStryder

I personally don't like distributions that give you the most barebones functionality possible. I like a little more of a user experience. I also don't like bloated operating systems that require a supercomputer to run. I prefer lightweight linux distributions like Lubuntu or Joli OS to get the job done.

I've been able to get Lubuntu to run on a 10 year old machine, and it ran pretty darn fast, so if you're looking for a lightweight distribution, I'd have to recommend Lubuntu. If you aren't looking for a distribution to run and just want to know the smallest distribution for knowledge, check out the article linked below.
<br />http://www.techradar.com/news/software/operating-systems/8-of-the-best-tiny-linux-distros-683552

answered Jul 27 '11 at 14:23

catchatyou
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Why not list the specs of that comp? The age doesn't give much indication.

(Oct 25 '12 at 10:20) benwatkinsart

0	Puppy linux is also an option ;) answered Jul 10 '12 at 05:13 TjWallas 271●3●6●9

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