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It is well known that open source operating systems (such as UNIX and Linux) have achieved great success. One important reason for the popularity of Linux may be that its distribution can meet different audiences.
Today we're going to introduce you to five free lightweight Linux distributions.
Damn Small Linux
Official website: http://www.damnsmalllinux.org/
Damn Small Linux is a 50MB Linux distribution, but not less: a complete desktop environment that supports a very low system requirement (minimum 486 processors and 8MB memory) for multiple startup modes (such as Live CD, USB), and the application software is readily available (e.g. XMMS, Web browsers, emails, etc.)
Linux Mint
Official website: http://www.linuxmint.com/
Linux Mint is a distribution based on Ubuntu, dedicated to providing a better user experience. Its slogan is freedom and elegance, designed to build the ideal Linux desktop system.
Puppy Linux
Official website: http://www.puppylinux.com/
Puppy Linux is also a very small Linux distribution, can be in the U disk and other mobile storage to start, the volume of about 70-140MB. Puppy Linux focuses on ease of use, and the desktop environment is perfect.
Slitaz
Official website: http://www.slitaz.org/
Slitaz Linux offers complete desktop and server features in less than 30MB of volume. Slitaz is oriented towards the community, and its goal is to be simple to use and fast and reliable.
Tiny Core Linux
Official website: http://distro.ibiblio.org/tinycorelinux/welcome.html
Tiny Core Linux may be the smallest Linux distribution, with a size of only 12MB. Tiny Core Linux contains the Linux GUI desktop environment, which aims to be instant, simple, and scalable. (Zhang Zhiping/compiling)
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