Background Information

Tiny Core Linux (TCL) is a lightweight operating system designed for simplicity and efficiency. Developed by Robert Shingledecker, the OS uses BusyBox and FLTK to provide a minimalist experience. TCL is compact, ranging from 11 to 16 MB, and minimalistic. TCL requires at least 46 MB of RAM and an i486DX CPU. For optimal performance, it’s recommended to run on a Pentium II CPU and 128 MB of RAM.

Technical Specifications

  • Developer: Robert Shingledecker
  • Licensing: GNU General Public License v2
  • OS Family: Linux (Unix-like)
  • Initial Release Date: January 5, 2009
  • Latest Release Date: February 22, 2024

Availability Information

  • Languages: English
  • Platforms:
    • x86
    • x86-64
    • armv7
    • Raspberry Pi

System Information

  • Working State: Current
  • Source Model: Open Source
  • Package Manager: appbrowser (GUI) / tce (CLI)
  • Userland: BusyBox
  • Default User Interface: FLWM

Additional Information