Need information about Tiny Core Linux?

Asked By Karrie Davis 20 points N/A Posted on - 06/07/2012

Anyone have information about the latest Tiny Core Linux version?

Where can I download this Linux and how different is this from previous available version?

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Answered By Roel Baybyon 5 points N/A #140461

Need information about Tiny Core Linux?

Hi Karrie Davis,

Tiny Core Linux is a distribution of a very, very small for a while now. Tiny Core Linux is focused on providing desktop computer operating system that is fast, small but has many functions. With a size of 12MB, it can boot via USB Flash Disk or CD, Tiny Core Linux present for the mission.

Although it is very sleek and minimalist but still includes Tiny Core Linux GUI, display interface, or Graphic User Interface, multiple applications and application manager that allows users to download software in repositories such as Mozilla Firefox, GIMP, AbiWord, Gnumeric, OpenJDK, Gnash, Firefox , GCC, music player, instant messenger and even LibreOffice. Tiny Core is supported by internet cable connection, while wireless is not yet supported.

 

The latest version is 4.5.4

The major theme for Core v4.5 is major improvements to "core" GUI programs.

Also new in this release is an upgraded wbar icon launcher and expanded configuration feature with our own tc-wbarconf. The major improvements were to combine AppBrowser and AppsAudit into a single Apps GUI with improved loading of local apps. ScmBrowser was renamed to ScmApps with a new "delete" feature. Other enhancements include PXE booting and shutdown sequence.

CorePlus 4.5 includes enhanced boot menu with new options to load only installation tools, only WiFi, and WiFi plus firmware. The installation program was enhanced to display "removable" devices on the installation disk pick list. Ezremaster was enhanced to support self contained applications.

You can download Tiny Core Linux here.

 

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• Posted on - 06/08/2012
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