OS family | Linux (Unix-like) |
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Working state | Current |
Source model | Open source |
Initial release | January 5, 2009 |
Latest release | 15.0[1] / 22 February 2024 |
Available in | English |
Package manager | appbrowser (GUI) / tce (CLI) |
Platforms | x86 x86-64 armv7 Raspberry Pi |
Kernel type | Monolithic |
Userland | BusyBox |
Default user interface | FLWM |
License | GNU GPLv2 |
Official website | tinycorelinux |
Tiny Core Linux (TCL) is a minimal Linux kernel based operating system focusing on providing a base system using BusyBox and FLTK. It was developed by Robert Shingledecker, who was previously the lead developer of Damn Small Linux.[2][3] The distribution is notable for its small size (11 to 16 MB) and minimalism; additional functions are provided by extensions. Tiny Core Linux is free and open-source software licensed under the GNU General Public License version 2.[4]