Trial of TinyCoreLinux

When you see TinyCoreLinux, you may feel a sigh of relief. When the editor downloads the tinycore_30iso installation file from tinycorelinuxcom, it is only 106 MB. Compared with the installation files of hundreds of MB, when you see Tiny Core Linux in such a small Linux system, you may feel that what is Ma Que is a little dirty. When the editor downloads the text from tinycorelinux.com to tinycore_3.0.iso, it is only 10.6 MB. How can I use such a small Linux system compared to the installation files of hundreds of MB?

For more information, the editor found that Tiny Core Linux is not a complete desktop and does not fully support all hardware. it only indicates that it can guide the Core content required for a minimum X-window desktop, in typical cases, you can access a wired network. This minimal desktop can be expanded by installing additional application software from an online software repository. At the same time, it is based on the Linux 2.6 kernel, Busybox, Tiny X, FLTK graphical user interface, JWM window manager, and all runs in the memory.

If you have an old machine that is still in the Win95 or Win98 age, running other operating systems is as laborious as pulling a car, you may wish to try out this operating system, it can make your "old ox" feel new at once.

On its official website, the editor further learned about the purpose of the Tiny Core Linux project. So, let the editor show you what functions are available in the smallest Linux system and how to use them?

Briefly describe the installation process. Download tinycore_3.0.iso. the editor uses a virtual machine for quick installation. after the installation environment is configured, the system opens the operation interface in just a few seconds.

Let's take a look at its desktop. (The editor noticed that the LOGO of "Core" contains a line of small characters. the toolkit for Linux is built according to your model .)

Tiny Core Linux desktop

Functional options on the desktop

When you enter the system, you may stare at the desktop of Tiny Core Linux. where are the function keys and applications? There are only four icons at the bottom of the desktop.

Four function keys on the system desktop

Let's take a look at what functions are provided to us.

System exit option

Terminal Interface

ControlPanel)

The control panel integrates all functional options of the system. The app browser needs to connect the required program to the system. if you need to install an app, click "Install" to start the download and automatically complete the installation. Of course, the uninstall function is also provided. This is one of the main reasons for Tiny Core systems being so small.

Application browser

Control panel tools

ControlPanel is an important part of Tiny Core Linux. So here, let's take a look at what functions are provided?

Application Review

File backup/recovery tools

Mount tool

Date tool

Wallpaper settings

Replace files

Network Settings

TCE driver settings

Control panel tools

Select the size of the X Window desktop and the interface type of the mouse to install the desktop.

Minimum X window desktop size settings

Floppy disk tool

Mouse settings

System Status

USB installation

In addition, the control panel also provides an application Update tool. click "Update Apps" to complete the Update.

System Tools

Right-click the System desktop and choose System tools from the shortcut menu. There are four options in the pop-up tab ". However, some of them are repeated in the previous section. here we will introduce some new features.

PPI installation

Provide three services

Terminal Services

System process status

Summary:

For Tiny Core Linux, you only need 10 MB of free space in USB settings, CD, or hard disk, which will give you a new experience and the fastest network speed. Although Tiny Core Linux does not contain a complete desktop, it can still be automatically expanded in the existing Repository application.

At the same time, you only need to select the desired application (search first), and then click a mouse to download and obtain the corresponding application services. You can see operabrowser, Kompozer, Inkscape, Plugins, Mplayer, and so on. If you are interested, try it.